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Jig for detecting position

US8149005B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 2008
Grant dateApr 3, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67259
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A position alignment of a transfer point of a transfer arm is performed by using a position detecting wafer capable of being loaded into an apparatus having a thin transfer port. The position detecting wafer S includes an electrostatic capacitance detecting sensor 50 for detecting an electrostatic capacitance in relation with a reference object for the position alignment. The electrostatic capacitance detecting sensor 50 includes a plurality of electrostatic capacitance detecting electrodes 52, each forming the electrostatic capacitance in relation with the reference object; and a control circuit 51 for controlling a detection of the electrostatic capacitance by each electrostatic capacitance detecting electrode 52, while communicating with each electrostatic capacitance detecting electrode 52. The electrostatic capacitance detecting electrodes 52 are provided on a rear surface of the position detecting wafer S, and the control circuit 51 is provided on a front surface of the position detecting wafer S.

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