Temperature controlled showerhead
US8137467B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC23C16/45572
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A temperature controlled showerhead for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) chambers enhances heat dissipation to enable accurate temperature control with an electric heater. Heat dissipates by conduction through a showerhead stem and fluid passageway and radiation from a back plate. A temperature control system includes one or more temperature controlled showerheads in a CVD chamber with fluid passageways serially connected to a heat exchanger.
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