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Method and apparatus for substrate-mask alignment

US8673791B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2012
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/02636
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A shadow masking device for use in the semiconductor industry includes self-aligning mechanical components that permit shadow masks to be exchanged while maintaining precise alignment with the target substrate. The misregistration between any two of the various layers in the formed structure can be kept to less than 40 microns.

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