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Calculating power input to an array of thermal control elements to achieve a two-dimensional temperature output

US9435692B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 2014
Grant dateSep 6, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01J5/80
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for calculating power input to at least one thermal control element of an electrostatic chuck includes: setting the at least one thermal control element to a first predetermined power level; measuring a first temperature of the at least one thermal control element when the at least one thermal control element is powered at the first predetermined power level; setting the at least one thermal control element to a second predetermined power level; measuring a second temperature of the at least one thermal control element when the at least one thermal control element is powered at the second predetermined power level; calculating a difference between the first temperature and the second temperature; calculating a system response of the at least one thermal control element based on the difference; inverting the system response; and calibrating the at least one thermal control element based on the inverted system response.

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