Abstract:
A measuring instrument includes a housing, a number of infrared light emitting devices, a number of infrared light receiving devices, at least two light sources, and a controller. The housing includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall substantially parallel to the first sidewall. The infrared light emitting devices are positioned on the first sidewall. The infrared light receiving devices are positioned on the second sidewall and receive infrared lights emitted by the infrared light emitting devices. The controller is electrically coupled to the infrared light receiving devices and the light sources. When one of the infrared light receiving devices does not receive infrared light emitted by a corresponding infrared light emitting device, the controller turns the light sources on.
Abstract:
An optical lens includes a central optical portion and a peripheral portion surrounding the optical portion. The peripheral portion includes a first step surface, a second step surface, and a first connecting surface interconnecting the first step surface and the second step surface. The first step surface is adjacent to the optical portion. The second step surface has a circular groove formed therein, and the circular groove is adjacent to the first connecting surface. A lens assembly including the optical lens is also provided.
Abstract:
In accordance with the present invention, an apparatus and a method for regulating exhaust pressure in an evacuation system of a semiconductor process chamber are provided. The method comprises steps of generating a first pressure in the semiconductor process chamber with the evacuation system, monitoring the first pressure to generate a first signal, determining a set point for the exhaust pressure responsive to the first signal, and regulating the exhaust pressure by a controller till reaching the set point. The key aspect of the present invention is to maintain the equilibrium of the chamber pressure and the exhaust pressure by implementing an exhaust controller to control the gas flow rate introduced into the evacuation system. In other words, when the chamber pressure is increased, the gas is introduced into the evacuation system at an increased flow rate. On the other hand, when the chamber pressure is decreased, the gas is introduced into the evacuation system at a decreased flow rate. The dynamic control over the gas introduced into the evacuation system advantageously increase the speed of response during the changes of chamber pressure, as well as active control of the chamber pressure in place of moving the throttle valve. Thus, by minimizing the movement of throttle valve, the chances of particulate contamination of the process are greatly reduced.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an improved leak-proof device for a bubbling port of an aquarium comprising a water tank, a base cover and a base disc, the water tank having a bubbling port on the bottom, and an exhaust outlet setting with a check valve. The base cover has an integrally molded communication connector, and on top of the connector, a check valve. The base disc has an air pump with a connected conduit. With the assembly of these members, air produced from the air pump may enter water tank for bubbling, and because of the check valve and related devices on the water tank and base cover, the bubbling port on the base, of the water tank has double leak-proof effect.