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Backside polisher with dry frontside design and method using the same

US9865477B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2016
Grant dateJan 9, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/683
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a semiconductor fabrication apparatus in accordance with one embodiment. The apparatus includes a wafer stage that is operable to secure and rotate a wafer; a polish head configured to polish a backside surface of the wafer; an air bearing module configured to apply an air pressure to a front surface of the wafer; and an edge sealing unit configured to seal edges of the wafer.

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