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Showerhead for processing chamber

US8733280B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2010
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/5096
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A top assembly for a processing chamber having a back plate and a hub is provided. The back plate has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is connected to the second portion through a central region of the back plate, wherein a gap is defined between opposing surfaces of the first and second portions outside the central region. The first portion includes an embedded heating element. The hub is affixed to a top surface of the second portion of the back plate over the central region. The hub has a top surface with a plurality of channel openings defined within a central region of the hub and a bottom surface having a central extension with a plurality of channels defined therethrough. The bottom surface includes an annular extension spaced apart from the central extension.

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