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Semiconductor wafer handler

US8663490B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2011
Grant dateMar 4, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/6838
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor wafer handler comprises a ring (70) attached to a hub (80) by a plurality of spokes (90). Vacuum is applied to the surface of the semiconductor wafer through orifices (100) containing in the ring (70). Water and/or nitrogen can be applied to the surface of the semiconductor wafer through orifices (110) contained in the spokes (90).

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