Abstract:
FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a mainframe for substrate processing system of the present design. FIG. 2 is a side view thereof. FIG. 3 is a side view thereof. FIG. 4 is a front view thereof. FIG. 5 is a rear view thereof. FIG. 6 is a top view thereof. FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof; and, FIG. 8 is a top perspective view thereof, showing unclaimed components attached thereto. The broken lines shown in the figures are directed to unclaimed portions of the mainframe and/or unclaimed components attached to the mainframe that are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.
Abstract:
FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a mainframe for substrate processing system of the present design. FIG. 2 is a side view thereof. FIG. 3 is a side view thereof. FIG. 4 is a front view thereof. FIG. 5 is a rear view thereof. FIG. 6 is a top view thereof. FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof; and, FIG. 8 is a top perspective view thereof, showing unclaimed components attached thereto. The broken lines shown in the figures are directed to unclaimed portions of the mainframe and/or unclaimed components attached to the mainframe that are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.
Abstract:
An electronic device manufacturing system may include a chamber port assembly that provides an interface between a transfer chamber and a process chamber. In some embodiments, the chamber port assembly may be configured to direct a flow of purge gas into a substrate transfer area of the chamber port assembly. In other embodiments, a process chamber and/or the transfer chamber may be configured to direct a flow of purge gas into the substrate transfer area. The flow of purge gas into a substrate transfer area may prevent and/or reduce migration of particulate matter from chamber hardware onto a substrate being transferred between the transfer chamber and a process chamber. Methods of assembling a chamber port assembly are also provided, as are other aspects.
Abstract:
A load lock door assembly with side actuation is disclosed. Load lock door assembly includes a load lock door and a door support assembly coupled thereto. Door support assembly includes one or more pivot members pivotable relative to one or more sides of the load lock body, a door support bracket coupled to the load lock door, one or more separator side actuators coupled between the door support bracket being actuatable to separate the load lock door from a sealing surface, and one or more pivot side actuator operable to pivot the load lock door above or below the load lock entry. Load lock apparatus with side actuation, systems including one or more load lock door assemblies with side actuation, and methods of operating load lock door assemblies are provided, as are numerous other aspects.
Abstract:
A mainframe of a device fabrication system includes a base, a plurality of facets on the base, and a lid over the plurality of facets. A first facet of the plurality of facets includes a frame. The base, the lid and the plurality of facets together define an interior volume that includes a robot arm. A first replaceable interface plate is attached to the first frame of the first facet. The first replaceable interface plate includes a plurality of replaceable chamber ports. A first replaceable camber port of the plurality of replaceable chamber ports is configured to provide access for the robot arm to a first process chamber. A second replaceable chamber port of the plurality of replaceable chamber ports is configured to provide access for the robot arm to a second process chamber.
Abstract:
Porous diffuser assemblies including multiple diffuser elements. The porous diffuser assemblies include a diffuser body, a diffuser base coupled to the diffuser body and forming a plenum there between, the diffuser base including a plurality of openings formed therein, and a porous diffuser element disposed in each of the plurality of openings wherein surfaces of the porous diffuser elements are exposed to the plenum. Gas purged chambers and methods of purging a chamber are disclosed, as are numerous other aspects.
Abstract:
FIG. 1 is a front, top perspective view of a mainframe for a dual-robot substrate processing system in accordance with the present design. FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view of the present design. FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view of the present design. FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of the present design. FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view of the present design. FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the present design. FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the second embodiment of the present design; and, FIG. 8 is a front, top perspective view of the present design, showing unclaimed components attached thereto. The broken lines shown in the figures are directed to unclaimed portions of the mainframe and/or unclaimed components attached to the mainframe that are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.
Abstract:
A loadlock apparatus including a lower disc diffuser is provided. The loadlock apparatus includes a loadlock body containing a lower loadlock chamber and an upper load loadlock chamber, a lower cooling plate in the lower loadlock chamber, and an upper cooling plate in the upper loadlock chamber. The lower disc diffuser may be centrally located above the lower cooling plate. An upper disc diffuser may be centrally located above the upper cooling plate. Systems including the loadlock apparatus and methods of operating the loadlock apparatus are provided. A cooling plate assembly that is readily removable for cleaning is also provided, as are numerous other aspects.
Abstract:
A load lock door assembly with side actuation is disclosed. Load lock door assembly includes a load lock door and a door support assembly coupled thereto. Door support assembly includes one or more pivot members pivotable relative to one or more sides of the load lock body, a door support bracket coupled to the load lock door, one or more separator side actuators coupled between the door support bracket being actuatable to separate the load lock door from a sealing surface, and one or more pivot side actuator operable to pivot the load lock door above or below the load lock entry. Load lock apparatus with side actuation, systems including one or more load lock door assemblies with side actuation, and methods of operating load lock door assemblies are provided, as are numerous other aspects.