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Devices and methodologies to clean wafers with solvent

US9799507B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2014
Grant dateOct 24, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/21
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed are devices and methodologies for cleaning wafers in wafer processing operations such as solvent cleaning. In an example situation, a wafer that has been separated from a support plate can be cleaned. The wafer still needs to be handled carefully during such a cleaning operation. Various devices and methodologies that facilitate efficient handling of wafers and solvent cleaning operations are disclosed.

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