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Apparatus and method for calculating a wafer position in a processing chamber under process conditions

US9117866B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2012
Grant dateAug 25, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2033

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

Abstract

An apparatus for processing a wafer including a reaction chamber having a reaction space for processing the wafer, a susceptor positioned within the reaction chamber and having a sidewall, at least one light source positioned outside of the reaction space, at least one window in the reaction chamber, and wherein the at least one light source is directed through the at least one window to contact the sidewall.

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