Abstract:
A cluster architecture including a lab-ambient controlled transfer module that is coupled to one or more wet substrate processing modules The lab-ambient controlled transfer module and the one or more wet substrate processing modules manage a first ambient environment having a vacuum transfer module coupled to the lab-ambient controlled transfer module and one or more plasma processing modules The vacuum transfer module and the one or more plasma processing modules manage a second ambient environment A controlled ambient transfer module coupled to the vacuum transfer module and one or more ambient processing modules manage a third ambient environment The cluster architecture therefore enables controlled processing of the substrate in eith the first, second or third ambient environments, as well as dupng associated transitions The embodiments also provide for efficient methods for filling a trench of a substrate
Abstract:
A cleaning material is disposed over a substrate. The cleaning material includes solid components dispersed within a liquid medium. A force is applied to the solid components within the liquid medium to bring the solid components within proximity to contaminants present on the substrate. The force applied to the solid components can be exerted by an immiscible component within the liquid medium. When the solid components are brought within sufficient proximity to the contaminants, an interaction is established between the solid components and the contaminants. Then, the solid components are moved away from the substrate such that the contaminants having interacted with the solid components are removed from the substrate.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem that transferring a board with rollers and other mechanical devices may result in application of a large stress to the board, thus leading to the deterioration of the board. SOLUTION: A non-Newtonian fluid is provided to float the board in the non-Newtonian fluid capable of supporting the board. Subsequently, a supply force is added to the non-Newtonian fluid to cause the non-Newtonian fluid to flow so that the flow moves the board along a direction of the flow. This method applies to a device and a system that transfers the board using the non-Newtonian fluid. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
In one of the many embodiments, an apparatus for processing a substrate is provided which includes a substrate processing chamber where the substrate is positioned within the substrate processing chamber so the substrate at least partially separates the substrate processing chamber into a first chamber and a second chamber. The apparatus further includes a first chamber inlet configured to input a first fluid of a first temperature into the first chamber at a first pressure and a second chamber inlet configured to input a second fluid of a second temperature into the second chamber at a second pressure wherein the first pressure and the second pressure are substantially equal. The second temperature is capable of being utilized to manage substrate temperature.
Abstract:
An edge wheel for supporting and rotating a disk-shaped substrate includes a wheel body having a peripheral groove configured to support and edge of a substrate and at least one radial channel extending into said wheel body from said peripheral groove. An edge wheel dryer and a method for processing a disk-shaped substrate are also described.
Abstract:
A wafer processing chamber is provided for allowing a fluid flow and a fluid pressure within the chamber to be controlled in a variable manner. The chamber utilizes removable plates that can be configured to control the fluid flow and the fluid pressure in an inner volume within the chamber. Also, the removable plates can be used to separate the inner volume within the chamber from an outer volume within the chamber. Additionally, a wafer clamping apparatus is provided for use in the chamber. The wafer clamping apparatus uses a pressure differential between a top surface and a bottom surface of the wafer to pull the wafer toward a wafer support structure in contact with the wafer bottom surface, whereby the wafer is secured and maintained in an immobile state. Furthermore, high-pressure chamber configurations are provided.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cleaning apparatus and a method thereof which can remove particulate contamination substance of a sufficiently small size, even if the substance has a shape of a high aspect ratio. SOLUTION: The apparatus for cleaning a substrate 116 is disclosed. The apparatus is provided with a first head unit 110 and a second head unit 112. The first head unit 110 is arranged proximate to the surface of the substrate and is provided with a first row of channels configured to supply a foam to the surface of the substrate. The second head unit 112 is arranged substantially adjacent to the first head unit and proximate to the surface of the substrate. The second head unit is provided with a second and a third row of channels. The second row of channels 112 is configured to supply a fluid to the surface of the substrate. The third row of channels 114 is configured to cause a vacuum to work on the surface of the substrate. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce contamination and reduce wafer cleaning cost in semiconductor wafer processing. SOLUTION: Management of movement of a manifold carrier 104, movement of a secondary manifold 102, flow-in and drain of a fluid between a primary manifold 106 and the secondary manifold 102, and flow-in and drain of a fluid using a flow-in channel and a drain channel are managed by a fluid controller 250. The fluid controller 250 comprises any appropriate software and/or hardware that is executable of appropriate adjustment and movement required for monitoring wafer processing and processing a wafer 108 as required using the primary manifold 106, secondary manifold 102, and manifold carrier 104. The secondary manifold 102 further moves the primary manifold 106 to an opening 109. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a substrate processing apparatus that can manage fluids on wafer surfaces, while reducing contamination. SOLUTION: A wafer processing operation, that can be conducted by a proximity head 106a, is illustrated. Although a top surface 108a being processed is shown, it should be noted that wafer processing can be accomplished, in substantially the same way for a bottom surface 108b of a wafer 108. In one embodiment, inlets 302 can be utilized to supply isopropyl alcohol (IPA) vapor toward the top surface 108a of the wafer 108, and an inlet 306 can be utilized to supply a processing fluid toward the top surface 108a of the wafer 108. In addition, outlets 304 can be utilized to suck a region in close proximity to the wafer surface to remove fluid or vapor that can be located on or near the top surface 108a. As described above, any suitable combination of inlets and outlets may be utilized, as long as a meniscus 116 can be formed. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
A cluster architecture including a lab-ambient controlled transfer module that is coupled to one or more wet substrate processing modules The lab-ambient controlled transfer module and the one or more wet substrate processing modules manage a first ambient environment having a vacuum transfer module coupled to the lab-ambient controlled transfer module and one or more plasma processing modules The vacuum transfer module and the one or more plasma processing modules manage a second ambient environment A controlled ambient transfer module coupled to the vacuum transfer module and one or more ambient processing modules manage a third ambient environment The cluster architecture therefore enables controlled processing of the substrate in eith the first, second or third ambient environments, as well as dupng associated transitions The embodiments also provide for efficient methods for filling a trench of a substrate