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公开(公告)号:US20100167503A1
公开(公告)日:2010-07-01
申请号:US12319231
申请日:2008-12-31
申请人: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei , Alfred Mak , Rex Liu , Kon Park , Samuel S. Pak , Tzy-Chung Terry Wu , Simon Zhu , Ronald L. Rose , Gene Shin , Xiaoming Wang
发明人: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei , Alfred Mak , Rex Liu , Kon Park , Samuel S. Pak , Tzy-Chung Terry Wu , Simon Zhu , Ronald L. Rose , Gene Shin , Xiaoming Wang
IPC分类号: H01L21/677 , H01L21/36 , H01L21/673
CPC分类号: H01L21/67173 , H01L21/6719 , H01L21/67706 , H01L21/67712 , H01L21/67727 , H01L21/67736 , H01L21/67748 , Y10S414/135
摘要: In accordance with some embodiments described herein, a method for transferring a substrate to two or more process modules is provided, comprising loading at least one substrate into one or more mobile transverse chambers, the mobile transverse chambers being carried on a rail positioned adjacent to the two or more process modules, and wherein each mobile transverse chamber is configured to maintain a specified gas condition during conveyance of the substrate. One or more drive systems are actuated to propel at least one of the one or more mobile transverse chambers along the rail. The at least one mobile transfer chamber docks to at least one of the process modules, and the substrate is conveyed from the mobile transverse chamber to the at least one process modules.
摘要翻译: 根据本文描述的一些实施例,提供了一种用于将衬底转移到两个或更多个工艺模块的方法,包括将至少一个衬底加载到一个或多个移动横向室中,所述移动横向室承载在邻近 两个或更多个处理模块,并且其中每个移动横向室被构造成在输送基板期间保持特定的气体状态。 一个或多个驱动系统被致动以沿着轨道推进一个或多个移动横向室中的至少一个。 所述至少一个移动传送室与所述处理模块中的至少一个对接,并且所述基板从所述移动横向室传送到所述至少一个处理模块。
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公开(公告)号:US20110151119A1
公开(公告)日:2011-06-23
申请号:US13038309
申请日:2011-03-01
申请人: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei , Alfred Mak , Rex Liu , Kon Park , Samuel S. Pak , Tzy-Chung Terry Wu , Simon Zhu , Ronald L. Rose , Gene Shin , Xiaoming Wang
发明人: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei , Alfred Mak , Rex Liu , Kon Park , Samuel S. Pak , Tzy-Chung Terry Wu , Simon Zhu , Ronald L. Rose , Gene Shin , Xiaoming Wang
IPC分类号: H01L21/677 , H01L21/673 , C23C16/44 , C23C16/458 , C23C16/56
CPC分类号: H01L21/67173 , H01L21/6719 , H01L21/67706 , H01L21/67712 , H01L21/67727 , H01L21/67736 , H01L21/67748 , Y10S414/135
摘要: In accordance with some embodiments described herein, a method for transferring a substrate to two or more process modules is provided, comprising loading at least one substrate into one or more mobile transverse chambers, the mobile transverse chambers being carried on a rail positioned adjacent to the two or more process modules, and wherein each mobile transverse chamber is configured to maintain a specified gas condition during conveyance of the substrate. One or more drive systems are actuated to propel at least one of the one or more mobile transverse chambers along the rail. The at least one mobile transfer chamber docks to at least one of the process modules, and the substrate is conveyed from the mobile transverse chamber to the at least one process modules.
摘要翻译: 根据本文描述的一些实施例,提供了一种用于将衬底转移到两个或更多个工艺模块的方法,包括将至少一个衬底加载到一个或多个移动横向室中,所述移动横向室承载在邻近 两个或更多个处理模块,并且其中每个移动横向室被构造成在输送基板期间保持特定的气体状态。 一个或多个驱动系统被致动以沿着轨道推进一个或多个移动横向室中的至少一个。 所述至少一个移动传送室与所述处理模块中的至少一个对接,并且所述基板从所述移动横向室传送到所述至少一个处理模块。
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公开(公告)号:US08268734B2
公开(公告)日:2012-09-18
申请号:US13038309
申请日:2011-03-01
申请人: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei , Alfred Mak , Rex Liu , Kon Park , Samuel S. Pak , Tzy-Chung Terry Wu , Simon Zhu , Ronald L. Rose , Gene Shin , Xiaoming Wang
发明人: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei , Alfred Mak , Rex Liu , Kon Park , Samuel S. Pak , Tzy-Chung Terry Wu , Simon Zhu , Ronald L. Rose , Gene Shin , Xiaoming Wang
IPC分类号: H01L21/00
CPC分类号: H01L21/67173 , H01L21/6719 , H01L21/67706 , H01L21/67712 , H01L21/67727 , H01L21/67736 , H01L21/67748 , Y10S414/135
摘要: In accordance with some embodiments described herein, a method for transferring a substrate to two or more process modules is provided, comprising loading at least one substrate into one or more mobile transverse chambers, the mobile transverse chambers being carried on a rail positioned adjacent to the two or more process modules, and wherein each mobile transverse chamber is configured to maintain a specified gas condition during conveyance of the substrate. One or more drive systems are actuated to propel at least one of the one or more mobile transverse chambers along the rail. The at least one mobile transfer chamber docks to at least one of the process modules, and the substrate is conveyed from the mobile transverse chamber to the at least one process modules.
摘要翻译: 根据本文描述的一些实施例,提供了一种用于将衬底转移到两个或更多个工艺模块的方法,包括将至少一个衬底加载到一个或多个移动横向室中,所述移动横向室承载在邻近 两个或更多个处理模块,并且其中每个移动横向室被构造成在输送基板期间保持特定的气体状态。 一个或多个驱动系统被致动以沿着轨道推进一个或多个移动横向室中的至少一个。 所述至少一个移动传送室与所述处理模块中的至少一个对接,并且所述基板从所述移动横向室传送到所述至少一个处理模块。
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公开(公告)号:US08367565B2
公开(公告)日:2013-02-05
申请号:US12973736
申请日:2010-12-20
申请人: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei , Alfred Mak , Rex Liu , Kon Park , Samuel S. Pak , Tzy-Chung Terry Wu , Simon Zhu , Ronald L. Rose , Gene Shin , Xiaoming Wang
发明人: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei , Alfred Mak , Rex Liu , Kon Park , Samuel S. Pak , Tzy-Chung Terry Wu , Simon Zhu , Ronald L. Rose , Gene Shin , Xiaoming Wang
IPC分类号: H01L21/00
CPC分类号: B05D3/04 , C23C16/44 , H01L21/673 , H01L21/677
摘要: In accordance with some embodiments described herein, a method for transferring a substrate is provided. The method includes loading one or more substrates into a respective mobile chamber of one or more mobile chambers. The mobile chambers are movable on a first rail positioned adjacent to two or more process modules. Each mobile chamber is configured to maintain a specified gas condition. The respective mobile chamber is moved along the first rail. The respective mobile chamber is docked to a respective process module of the two or more process modules. At least one of the one or more substrates is conveyed from the respective mobile chamber to the respective process module.
摘要翻译: 根据本文描述的一些实施例,提供了用于转移衬底的方法。 该方法包括将一个或多个基底装载到一个或多个移动室的相应移动室中。 移动室可在与两个或更多个处理模块相邻定位的第一轨上移动。 每个移动室被构造成维持指定的气体状态。 相应的移动室沿着第一轨道移动。 相应的移动室被对接到两个或更多个处理模块的相应处理模块。 一个或多个基板中的至少一个从相应的移动室传送到相应的处理模块。
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公开(公告)号:US20110217469A1
公开(公告)日:2011-09-08
申请号:US12973736
申请日:2010-12-20
申请人: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei , Alfred Mak , Rex Liu , Kon Park , Samuel S. Pak , Tzy-Chung Terry Wu , Simon Zhu , Ronald L. Rose , Gene Shin , Xiaoming Wang
发明人: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei , Alfred Mak , Rex Liu , Kon Park , Samuel S. Pak , Tzy-Chung Terry Wu , Simon Zhu , Ronald L. Rose , Gene Shin , Xiaoming Wang
IPC分类号: H01L21/677 , H01L21/673 , B05D3/04 , C23C16/44
CPC分类号: B05D3/04 , C23C16/44 , H01L21/673 , H01L21/677
摘要: In accordance with some embodiments described herein, a method for transferring a substrate is provided. The method includes loading one or more substrates into a respective mobile chamber of one or more mobile chambers. The mobile chambers are movable on a first rail positioned adjacent to two or more process modules. Each mobile chamber is configured to maintain a specified gas condition. The respective mobile chamber is moved along the first rail. The respective mobile chamber is docked to a respective process module of the two or more process modules. At least one of the one or more substrates is conveyed from the respective mobile chamber to the respective process module.
摘要翻译: 根据本文描述的一些实施例,提供了用于转移衬底的方法。 该方法包括将一个或多个基底装载到一个或多个移动室的相应移动室中。 移动室可在与两个或更多个处理模块相邻定位的第一轨上移动。 每个移动室被构造成维持指定的气体状态。 相应的移动室沿着第一轨道移动。 相应的移动室被对接到两个或更多个处理模块的相应处理模块。 一个或多个基板中的至少一个从相应的移动室传送到相应的处理模块。
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公开(公告)号:US07897525B2
公开(公告)日:2011-03-01
申请号:US12319231
申请日:2008-12-31
申请人: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei , Alfred Mak , Rex Liu , Kon Park , Samuel S. Pak , Tzy-Chung Terry Wu , Simon Zhu , Ronald L. Rose , Gene Shin , Xiaoming Wang
发明人: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei , Alfred Mak , Rex Liu , Kon Park , Samuel S. Pak , Tzy-Chung Terry Wu , Simon Zhu , Ronald L. Rose , Gene Shin , Xiaoming Wang
IPC分类号: H01L21/00
CPC分类号: H01L21/67173 , H01L21/6719 , H01L21/67706 , H01L21/67712 , H01L21/67727 , H01L21/67736 , H01L21/67748 , Y10S414/135
摘要: In accordance with some embodiments described herein, a method for transferring a substrate to two or more process modules is provided, comprising loading at least one substrate into one or more mobile transverse chambers, the mobile transverse chambers being carried on a rail positioned adjacent to the two or more process modules, and wherein each mobile transverse chamber is configured to maintain a specified gas condition during conveyance of the substrate. One or more drive systems are actuated to propel at least one of the one or more mobile transverse chambers along the rail. The at least one mobile transfer chamber docks to at least one of the process modules, and the substrate is conveyed from the mobile transverse chamber to the at least one process modules.
摘要翻译: 根据本文描述的一些实施例,提供了一种用于将衬底转移到两个或更多个工艺模块的方法,包括将至少一个衬底加载到一个或多个移动横向室中,所述移动横向室承载在邻近 两个或更多个处理模块,并且其中每个移动横向室被构造成在输送基板期间保持特定的气体状态。 一个或多个驱动系统被致动以沿着轨道推进一个或多个移动横向室中的至少一个。 所述至少一个移动传送室与所述处理模块中的至少一个对接,并且所述基板从所述移动横向室传送到所述至少一个处理模块。
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公开(公告)号:US20100162955A1
公开(公告)日:2010-07-01
申请号:US12319225
申请日:2008-12-31
申请人: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei , Alfred Mak , Rex Liu , Kon Park , Samuel S. Pak , Ying Tsong Loh , Tzy-Chung Terry Wu , Simon Zhu , Roland L. Rose , Gene Shin , Xiaoming Wang
发明人: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei , Alfred Mak , Rex Liu , Kon Park , Samuel S. Pak , Ying Tsong Loh , Tzy-Chung Terry Wu , Simon Zhu , Roland L. Rose , Gene Shin , Xiaoming Wang
IPC分类号: H01L21/677 , C23C16/00 , C23C16/50 , C23C16/458
CPC分类号: C23C14/568 , C23C16/54 , H01L21/67161 , H01L21/6719 , H01L21/67196 , H01L21/67727 , H01L21/67736 , H01L21/67742 , H01L21/67748 , H01L21/67754
摘要: In accordance with some embodiments described herein, a system for processing substrates includes two or more process modules, a substrate handling robot, a load lock chamber, and a transverse substrate handler. The transverse substrate handler includes mobile transverse chambers configured to convey substrates to process modules, wherein each mobile transverse chamber is configured to maintain a specified gas condition during the conveyance of the substrates. The transverse substrate handler further includes a rail for supporting the mobile transverse chambers, wherein the rail is positioned adjacent to entry of the process modules, and drive systems for moving the mobile transverse chambers on the rail.
摘要翻译: 根据本文所述的一些实施例,用于处理基板的系统包括两个或更多个处理模块,基板处理机器人,负载锁定室和横向基板处理器。 横向基板处理器包括被配置为将基板输送到处理模块的移动横向室,其中每个移动横向室被构造成在输送基板期间保持特定的气体状态。 横向基板处理器还包括用于支撑移动横向室的轨道,其中轨道邻近进程模块的进入定位,以及用于将移动横向室移动到轨道上的驱动系统。
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公开(公告)号:US20100173439A1
公开(公告)日:2010-07-08
申请号:US12319223
申请日:2009-01-03
申请人: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei , Alfred Mak , Rex Liu , Kon Park , Tzy-Chung Terry WU , Simon Zhu , Gene Shin , Xiaoming Wang
发明人: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei , Alfred Mak , Rex Liu , Kon Park , Tzy-Chung Terry WU , Simon Zhu , Gene Shin , Xiaoming Wang
IPC分类号: H01L21/677 , H01L31/18
CPC分类号: H01L21/6719 , H01L21/67161 , H01L21/67173 , H01L21/67196 , H01L21/67207 , H01L21/67706 , H01L21/67748 , H01L21/67754 , Y10S414/135
摘要: A method of transferring one or more substrates between process modules or load lock stations while minimizing heat loss is provided. In some embodiments the method comprising the steps of: identifying a destination location D1 for a substrate S1 present at an initial processing location P1; if the destination location D1 is occupied with a substrate S2, maintaining the substrate S1 at the initial processing location P1; and if the destination location D1 is available, transferring the substrate S1 to the destination location D1. In accordance with additional embodiments, the method is carried out on a system for processing substrates which includes two or more process modules, a substrate handling robot, a load lock chamber, and a transverse substrate handler. The transverse substrate handler includes mobile transverse chambers configured to convey substrates to process modules, wherein each mobile transverse chamber is configured to maintain a specified gas condition during the conveyance of the substrates. The transverse substrate handler further includes a rail for supporting the mobile transverse chambers, wherein the rail is positioned adjacent to entry of the process modules, and drive systems for moving the mobile transverse chambers on the rail.
摘要翻译: 提供了一种在过程模块或加载锁定站之间传送一个或多个基板同时最小化热损失的方法。 在一些实施例中,该方法包括以下步骤:识别存在于初始处理位置P1的衬底S1的目的地位置D1; 如果目的地位置D1被基板S2占用,则将基板S1保持在初始处理位置P1; 并且如果目的地位置D1可用,则将基板S1传送到目的地位置D1。 根据另外的实施例,该方法在用于处理基板的系统上进行,该系统包括两个或更多个处理模块,基板处理机器人,负载锁定室和横向基板处理器。 横向基板处理器包括被配置为将基板输送到处理模块的移动横向室,其中每个移动横向室被构造成在输送基板期间保持特定的气体状态。 横向基板处理器还包括用于支撑移动横向室的轨道,其中轨道邻近进程模块的进入定位,以及用于将移动横向室移动到轨道上的驱动系统。
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公开(公告)号:US08110511B2
公开(公告)日:2012-02-07
申请号:US12319223
申请日:2009-01-03
申请人: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei , Alfred Mak , Rex Liu , Kon Park , Tzy-Chung Terry Wu , Simon Zhu , Gene Shin , Xiaoming Wang
发明人: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei , Alfred Mak , Rex Liu , Kon Park , Tzy-Chung Terry Wu , Simon Zhu , Gene Shin , Xiaoming Wang
IPC分类号: H01L21/00
CPC分类号: H01L21/6719 , H01L21/67161 , H01L21/67173 , H01L21/67196 , H01L21/67207 , H01L21/67706 , H01L21/67748 , H01L21/67754 , Y10S414/135
摘要: A method of transferring one or more substrates between process modules or load lock stations while minimizing heat loss is provided. In some embodiments the method comprising the steps of: identifying a destination location D1 for a substrate S1 present at an initial processing location P1; if the destination location D1 is occupied with a substrate S2, maintaining the substrate S1 at the initial processing location P1; and if the destination location D1 is available, transferring the substrate S1 to the destination location D1. In accordance with additional embodiments, the method is carried out on a system for processing substrates which includes two or more process modules, a substrate handling robot, a load lock chamber, and a transverse substrate handler. The transverse substrate handler includes mobile transverse chambers configured to convey substrates to process modules, wherein each mobile transverse chamber is configured to maintain a specified gas condition during the conveyance of the substrates. The transverse substrate handler further includes a rail for supporting the mobile transverse chambers, wherein the rail is positioned adjacent to entry of the process modules, and drive systems for moving the mobile transverse chambers on the rail.
摘要翻译: 提供了一种在过程模块或加载锁定站之间传送一个或多个基板同时最小化热损失的方法。 在一些实施例中,该方法包括以下步骤:识别存在于初始处理位置P1的衬底S1的目的地位置D1; 如果目的地位置D1被基板S2占用,则将基板S1保持在初始处理位置P1; 并且如果目的地位置D1可用,则将基板S1传送到目的地位置D1。 根据另外的实施例,该方法在用于处理基板的系统上进行,该系统包括两个或更多个处理模块,基板处理机器人,负载锁定室和横向基板处理器。 横向基板处理器包括被配置为将基板输送到处理模块的移动横向室,其中每个移动横向室被构造成在输送基板期间保持特定的气体状态。 横向基板处理器还包括用于支撑移动横向室的轨道,其中轨道邻近进程模块的进入定位,以及用于将移动横向室移动到轨道上的驱动系统。
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公开(公告)号:US20100162954A1
公开(公告)日:2010-07-01
申请号:US12319224
申请日:2008-12-31
申请人: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei , Alfred Mak , Rex Liu , Kon Park , Tzy-Chung Terry Wu , Ronald L. Rose
发明人: Lawrence Chung-Lai Lei , Alfred Mak , Rex Liu , Kon Park , Tzy-Chung Terry Wu , Ronald L. Rose
IPC分类号: C23C16/00
CPC分类号: C23C16/54 , C23C14/568 , H01L21/67161 , H01L21/6719 , H01L21/67196 , H01L21/67727 , H01L21/67736 , H01L21/67742 , H01L21/67748 , H01L21/67754
摘要: In accordance with some embodiments described herein, a process module facility is provided, comprising: at least one process chamber carried in frame, a subfloor adjacent the process module, a stationary pump and electrical box positioned atop the subfloor; and gas control lines and vacuum exhaust lines housed within the subfloor and coupled the process chamber. The process module facility may be integrated with a larger system for processing substrates which includes two or more process module facilities, a substrate handling robot, a load lock chamber, and a transverse substrate handler. The transverse substrate handler includes mobile transverse chambers configured to convey substrates to process modules, wherein each mobile transverse chamber is configured to maintain a specified gas condition during the conveyance of the substrates. The transverse substrate handler further includes a rail for supporting the mobile transverse chambers, wherein the rail is positioned adjacent to entry of the process modules, and drive systems for moving the mobile transverse chambers on the rail.
摘要翻译: 根据本文所述的一些实施例,提供了一种处理模块设施,包括:至少一个框架承载的处理室,邻近处理模块的底层地板,定位在底层地板顶部的固定泵和电箱; 以及气体控制管线和真空排气管线,其容纳在底层地板内并且连接处理室。 过程模块设备可以与更大的系统集成,用于处理基板,其包括两个或更多个处理模块设施,基板处理机器人,负载锁定室和横向基板处理器。 横向基板处理器包括被配置为将基板输送到处理模块的移动横向室,其中每个移动横向室被构造成在输送基板期间保持特定的气体状态。 横向基板处理器还包括用于支撑移动横向室的轨道,其中轨道邻近进程模块的进入定位,以及用于将移动横向室移动到轨道上的驱动系统。
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