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Methods and apparatus for treating exhaust gas in a processing system

US9597634B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 2014
Grant dateMar 21, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02C20/30
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for treating an exhaust gas in a foreline of a substrate processing system are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for treating an exhaust gas in a foreline of a substrate processing system includes a plasma source coupled to a foreline of a process chamber, a reagent source coupled to the foreline upstream of the plasma source, and a foreline gas injection kit coupled to the foreline to controllably deliver a gas to the foreline, wherein the foreline injection kit includes a pressure regulator to set a foreline gas delivery pressure setpoint, and a first pressure gauge coupled to monitor a delivery pressure of the gas.

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