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Substrate alignment apparatus comprising a controller to measure alignment during transport

US7880155B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2006
Grant dateFeb 1, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V8/12
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A substrate processing apparatus has a substrate transport apparatus for transporting substrates, a sensor, and a control system. The processing apparatus is adapted to effect relative movement between the substrate and the sensor. The processing apparatus is further adapted to determine a position of the substrate by sensing the substrate with the sensor.

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