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Apparatus and method for predictive temperature correction during thermal processing

US8669497B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 2007
Grant dateMar 11, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67259
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A thermal processing apparatus and method with predictive temperature correction. Distances are measured from a backside of the wafer relative to a reference plane. Heat is transferred to the backside of the substrate in relation to the measured distances. This allows a baking unit to uniformly heat the substrate to compensate for irregularities or warpage.

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