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In situ substrate detection for a processing system using infrared detection

US9151597B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2013
Grant dateOct 6, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L22/12
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Infrared detection is used to monitor the temperature within a vapor transport deposition processing chamber. Changes in temperature that occur when a substrate passes an infrared detector are detected and used to precisely locate a position of the substrate within the chamber. Position correction of the substrate can also be implemented.

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