摘要:
Embodiments of the present invention relates to an apparatus and method for cleaning a substrate using a disk brush. One embodiment provides a substrate cleaner comprising a substrate chuck disposed in the processing volume, and a brush assembly disposed in the processing volume, wherein the brush assembly comprises a disk brush movably disposed opposing the substrate chuck, and a processing surface of the disk brush contacts a surface of the substrate on the substrate chuck.
摘要:
Embodiments of the present invention generally provide an improved conditioning module and conditioning disks for improved pressure distribution during the process of conditioning a polishing pad of a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) system. In one embodiment, a conditioning module comprising multiple, small conditioning disks is provided. In one embodiment, a conditioning disk having a compliant backing member is provided. In one embodiment, the compliant backing member comprises a semi-rigid backing member cut into a spiral shape to provide compliancy. In another embodiment, the compliant backing member comprises a fluid-pressurized, flexible membrane. Each embodiment of the present invention provides an improved pressure distribution across the face of each conditioning disk, resulting in increased disk life as well as increased conditioning rate and uniformity.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for cleaning a substrate are provided. In one embodiment, a particle cleaning module is provided that includes a substrate holder and a pad holder disposed in a housing, and an actuator operable to move the pad holder relative to the substrate holder. The substrate holder is configured to retain and rotate a substrate in a substantially vertical orientation. The pad holder has a pad retaining surface that faces the substrate holder in a parallel and spaced apart relation. The pad holder is rotatable on an axis parallel to an axis on which the substrate holder rotates. The actuator is operable to move the pad holder relative to the substrate holder as to change a distance defined between the first axis and the second axis.
摘要:
Embodiments of the present invention relates to an apparatus and method for cleaning a substrate using a disk brush. One embodiment provides a substrate cleaner comprising a substrate chuck disposed in the processing volume, and a brush assembly disposed in the processing volume, wherein the brush assembly comprises a disk brush movably disposed opposing the substrate chuck, and a processing surface of the disk brush contacts a surface of the substrate on the substrate chuck.
摘要:
Apparatus and methods are provided to polish a notch of a substrate. The invention includes a polishing head adapted to apply a polishing tape against the notch of the substrate, including: a plunger; and an actuator, wherein the actuator is adapted to move the plunger with respect to the polishing tape. Numerous other aspects are provided.
摘要:
Methods and apparatus for cleaning an edge of a substrate are provided. The invention includes a polishing film having a polishing side and a second side; an inflatable pad disposed adjacent the second side of the polishing film; a frame adapted to support the polishing film and the inflatable pad; and a substrate rotation driver adapted to rotate a substrate against the polishing side of the polishing film, wherein the polishing film is disposed between an edge of the substrate and the inflatable pad so that the inflatable pad and polishing film contour to the edge of the substrate with the polishing film contacting the edge of the substrate. Numerous other aspects are provided.
摘要:
Apparatus and methods are provided for polishing a notch on an edge of a substrate. An exemplary apparatus may include a substrate support adapted to support a substrate; a polishing head adapted to contact a notch in an edge of the substrate; and a controller adapted to oscillate the substrate between at least first and second oscillatory positions while the polishing head contacts the substrate notch. Numerous other aspects are provided.
摘要:
Apparatus and methods are provided to polish an edge of a substrate. The invention includes a polishing head, adapted to contact an edge of a substrate, wherein the polishing head includes one pair of front guide rollers and two pairs of back clamping rollers. Numerous other aspects are provided.
摘要:
Embodiments of a flexible pad conditioner for conditioning a processing pad are provided. The pad conditioner includes an arc-shaped member having an abrasive bottom surface configured for conditioning the processing pad. Means are provided to apply a downward force as well as to oscillate the pad conditioner. Further means may be provided to vary the downward force along the length of the pad conditioner. In one embodiment, a plurality of actuators may be coupled to a top surface of the member and adapted to selectively provide an independently controllable force against the member to finely control the conditioning profile.
摘要:
A platen for chemical mechanical polishing of a substrate includes a surface upon which a polishing pad can be placed, a support structure, and a controller. The surface has a first region and a second region and is operable to exert force against the polishing pad during polishing. The support structure is located beneath the second region and is operable to cause the second region to exert more force than the first region. The controller is operable to adjust the amount of force that is exerted by the second region.