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Apparatus for radial delivery of gas to a chamber and methods of use thereof

US8562742B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2010
Grant dateOct 22, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/8593
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for the delivery of a gas to a chamber and methods of use thereof are provided herein. In some embodiments, a gas distribution system for a process chamber may include a body having a first surface configured to couple the body to an interior surface of a process chamber, the body having a opening disposed through the body; a flange disposed proximate a first end of the opening opposite the first surface of the body, the flange extending inwardly into the opening and configured to support a window thereon; and a plurality of gas distribution channels disposed within the body and fluidly coupling a channel disposed within the body and around the opening to a plurality of holes disposed in the flange, wherein the plurality of holes are disposed radially about the flange.

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