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Methods for enhanced fluid delivery on bevel etch applications

US8671965B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2012
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/0318
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus to supply a plurality of process fluids for processing a substrate in a semiconductor processing chamber. The apparatus includes a plurality of process fluid supply valves and a fluid supply network that is defined between a crossover valve and a tuning supply valve. The apparatus further includes a tuning fluid supply being connected to the fluid supply network through the tuning supply valve. Further included with the apparatus is a plurality of process fluids that are connected to the fluid supply network through the plurality of process fluid supply valves. A process chamber that has a substrate support is also included in the apparatus. The process chamber further including an edge fluid supply and a center fluid supply, the edge fluid supply connected to the fluid supply network through an edge enable valve and the center supply connected to the fluid supply network through a center enable valve.

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