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Dual-plenum showerhead with interleaved plenum sub-volumes

US9728380B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 2015
Grant dateAug 8, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/3244
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatuses and techniques for providing for variable radial flow conductance within a semiconductor processing showerhead are provided. In some cases, the radial flow conductance may be varied dynamically during use. In some cases, the radial flow conductance may be fixed but may vary as a function of radial distance from the showerhead centerline. Both single plenum and dual plenum showerheads are discussed.

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