Processing methods and apparatus with temperature distribution control
US9324590B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L21/68792
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Wafer treatment process and apparatus is provided with a wafer carrier arranged to hold wafers and to inject a fill gas into gaps between the wafers and the wafer carrier. The apparatus is arranged to vary the composition, flow rate, or both of the fill gas so as to counteract undesired patterns of temperature non-uniformity of the wafers.
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