Abstract:
A system and method for detecting a fluid flow where a fluid passing through a conduit (310) passes through detection electronics (330, 320, and 340) producing signals indicative of the fluid flow in sensor electronic control means (350).
Abstract:
Systems and methods for flow verification and validation of mass flow controllers are disclosed. A mass flow controller may be commanded to a specified flow and flow measurement commenced. During an interval, gas is accumulated in a first volume and measurements taken within this volume. The various measurements taken during the interval may then be used to calculate the flow rate. The flow rate, in turn, may be used to determine the accuracy of the mass flow controller relative to a setpoint.
Abstract:
A flow restrictor (30) for a mass flow metering device formed of a solid material and slots (32) originating from an outer surface towards inward.
Abstract:
One embodiment of the present invention can comprise a primary flow measurement system, a secondary flow measurement system in fluid communication with the primary flow measurement system and a control coupled to the primary flow measurement system and the secondary flow measurement system. The controller can comprise a processor and a memory accessible by the processor. The processor can execute computer instructions stored on the memory to calculate a flow rate using the primary flow measurement system, in a first mode of operation, and calculate the flow rate using the secondary flow measurement system, in a second mode of operation. The computer instructions can be further executable to switch between the first mode of operation and the second mode of operation based on a predefined parameter.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for controlling the temperature of a wafer are disclosed. These systems and methods may employ a back side wafer pressure control system (BSWPC) that includes subsystems and a controller operable in tandem to control the temperature of wafers in one or more process chambers. The subsystems may include mechanical components for controlling a flow of gas to the backside of a wafer while the controller may be utilized to control these mechanical components in order to control wafer temperature in a process chamber. Furthermore, embodiments of these systems and methods may also use a chiller in combination with the controller to provide both coarse and fine temperature control.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for flow verification and validation of mass flow controllers are disclosed. A mass flow controller may be commanded to a specified flow and flow measurement commenced. During an interval, gas is accumulated in a first volume and measurements taken within this volume. The various measurements taken during the interval may then be used to calculate the flow rate. The flow rate, in turn, may be used to determine the accuracy of the mass flow controller relative to a setpoint.