摘要:
In a first aspect, a method is provided for enhancing electronic device manufacturing throughput. The first method includes the steps of (1) determining a number of storage locations corresponding to busy chambers of an electronic device manufacturing tool; (2) based on the number of storage locations corresponding to busy chambers, determining whether the electronic device manufacturing tool may accommodate a substrate; and (3) if the electronic device manufacturing tool may accommodate a substrate, receiving a substrate in the electronic device manufacturing tool. Numerous other aspects are provided.
摘要:
Methods, systems, and apparatus are provided that include determining a number of storage locations corresponding to busy chambers of an electronic device manufacturing tool; based on the number of storage locations corresponding to busy chambers, determining whether the electronic device manufacturing tool may accommodate a substrate; and of the electronic device manufacturing tool may accommodate a substrate, receiving a substrate in the electronic device manufacturing tool. Numerous other aspects are provided.
摘要:
In some aspects, a method is provided for enhancing electronic device manufacturing throughput within an electronic device manufacturing tool. The method includes the steps of (1) for the electronic device manufacturing tool, creating an electronic device manufacturing schedule based on process factors and mechanical factors associated with the manufacturing tool; and (2) employing the electronic device manufacturing schedule during electronic device manufacturing within the electronic device manufacturing tool. Numerous other aspects are provided.
摘要:
In some aspects, a method is provided for enhancing electronic device manufacturing throughput within an electronic device manufacturing tool. The method includes the steps of (1) for the electronic device manufacturing tool, creating an electronic device manufacturing schedule based on process factors and mechanical factors associated with the manufacturing tool; and (2) employing the electronic device manufacturing schedule during electronic device manufacturing within the electronic device manufacturing tool. Numerous other aspects are provided.
摘要:
In a first aspect, a method of curing ink on a substrate is provided. The method includes the steps of (1) placing a substrate on a support stage of an ink curing chamber; and (2) scanning an electron beam over a surface of the substrate within the ink curing chamber so as to cure ink present on the substrate. Numerous other aspects are provided.
摘要:
According to the present invention, multiple rows of nozzles within a print head may be arranged proximal to and offset from each other to facilitate inkjet printing. Print heads may comprise a single row of nozzles or may comprise a plurality of rows of nozzles. Each row of nozzles may be situated such that the immediately adjacent row of nozzles may be offset by a predetermined distance. In some embodiments, adjacent rows of nozzles may each print with the same color. In this way, adjacent offset rows of nozzles may be used in combination to dispense ink drops into sub-pixel wells in improved patterns and with improved ink distribution within the sub-pixel well. These offset print techniques may also enable tighter grouping of ink drops within a sub-pixel well and enable faster printing operations.
摘要:
Methods and apparatus are provided wherein data representative of an image is received, the data being indicative of a plurality of theoretical ink jetting drop positions. The data may be converted into an image data file, the image data file being indicative of a plurality of actual physical ink jetting drop positions, each physical ink jetting drop position corresponding to a theoretical ink jetting drop position. A print system may be controlled based on the image data file, wherein the actual physical ink jetting drop positions may each be selected based upon being within a predefined percentage of a print resolution in a printing direction of a corresponding one of the theoretical ink jetting drop positions.
摘要:
In a first aspect, a system is provided. The system includes (1) a stage adapted to move a substrate relative to print heads during printing; (2) at least one print head suspended from a support above the stage and adapted to be moveable in a plane above the stage; (3) a controller operable to rotate the print head about a center of the print head; and (4) an imaging system adapted to capture an image of the print head and to determine a center point of the print head based upon images of the print head captured as the print head is rotated. Numerous other aspects are provided.
摘要:
In a first aspect, a system is provided. The system includes (1) a stage adapted to move a substrate relative to print heads during printing; (2) at least one print head suspended from a support above the stage and adapted to be moveable in a plane above the stage; (3) a controller operable to rotate the print head about a center of the print head; and (4) an imaging system adapted to capture an image of the print head and to determine a center point of the print head based upon images of the print head captured as the print head is rotated. Numerous other aspects are provided.
摘要:
In a first aspect, a first apparatus is provided for inkjet printing. The first apparatus includes an inkjet head support that includes a plurality of inkjet heads. A first inkjet head of the plurality of inkjet heads is adapted to be independently moveable in both directions along a lateral axis relative to a second inkjet head of the plurality of inkjet heads. The first apparatus also includes a system controller adapted to control an independent lateral movement of the first inkjet head relative to the second inkjet head. Numerous other aspects are provided.