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Electrostatic chuck with separated electrodes

US7715170B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 26, 2007
Grant dateMay 11, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/31701
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Electrostatic clamping devices and methods for reducing contamination to a workpiece coupled to an electrostatic clamping device are disclosed. According to an embodiment an electrostatic clamping device for coupling a workpiece comprises: an embossment portion on a surface of a body to contact the workpiece; and at least two electrodes within the body; wherein the two electrodes are separated by a separation portion below the embossment portion.

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