Methods and apparatus for obtaining data for process operation, optimization, monitoring, and control
    4.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for obtaining data for process operation, optimization, monitoring, and control 有权
    用于获取过程操作,优化,监控和控制数据的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US06691068B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-02-10

    申请号:US09643614

    申请日:2000-08-22

    IPC分类号: H01L2170

    摘要: Data are collected for deriving response models and information required for developing and maintaining processes and process tools. Methods and apparatus for collecting the data include a sensor apparatus capable of collecting data with less perturbation and fewer disruptions than is usually possible using standard methods. The sensor apparatus is capable of being loaded into a process tool. From within the process tool, the sensor apparatus is capable of measuring data, processing data, storing data, and transmitting data. The sensor apparatus has capabilities for near real time data collection and communication.

    摘要翻译: 收集数据以得出响应模型和开发和维护过程和过程工具所需的信息。 用于收集数据的方法和装置包括能够采用标准方法通常可能采集较少干扰和较少中断的数据的传感器装置。 传感器装置能够被加载到处理工具中。 传感器装置可以在处理工具内测量数据,处理数据,存储数据和发送数据。 传感器装置具有接近实时数据收集和通信的能力。

    Apparatus for measurement of parameters in process equipment
    8.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for measurement of parameters in process equipment 有权
    用于测量过程设备中参数的设备

    公开(公告)号:US07722434B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-25

    申请号:US11392220

    申请日:2006-03-28

    申请人: Randall S. Mundt

    发明人: Randall S. Mundt

    IPC分类号: B24B49/00

    摘要: Some problems related to processing workpieces are presented along with solutions to one or more of the problems. One embodiment of the invention comprises a sensor apparatus for collecting data representing one or more process conditions used for processing a workpiece. Another embodiment of the present invention is a combination comprising a sensor apparatus and a process tool for applications such as chemical mechanical planarization of workpieces and chemical mechanical polishing of workpieces.

    摘要翻译: 与处理工件有关的一些问题与一个或多个问题的解决方案一起呈现。 本发明的一个实施例包括用于收集表示用于处理工件的一个或多个工艺条件的数据的传感器装置。 本发明的另一实施例是一种组合,其包括传感器装置和用于诸如工件的化学机械平面化和工件的化学机械抛光等应用的工艺工具。

    Process tolerant methods and apparatus for obtaining data
    9.
    发明授权
    Process tolerant methods and apparatus for obtaining data 有权
    用于获取数据的过程容限方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US07127362B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-24

    申请号:US10775044

    申请日:2004-02-09

    申请人: Randall S. Mundt

    发明人: Randall S. Mundt

    IPC分类号: G01L7/00

    摘要: Data are collected for deriving response models and information required for developing and maintaining processes and process tools. Methods and apparatus for collecting the data include a process tolerant sensor apparatus capable of collecting data with less perturbation and fewer disruptions than is usually possible using standard methods.

    摘要翻译: 收集数据以得出响应模型和开发和维护过程和过程工具所需的信息。 用于收集数据的方法和装置包括能够采用标准方法通常可能采集的扰动少且中断少的采集数据的过程容忍传感器装置。

    Particulate free vacuum compatible pinch seal
    10.
    发明授权
    Particulate free vacuum compatible pinch seal 失效
    颗粒自由真空兼容夹紧密封

    公开(公告)号:US5702533A

    公开(公告)日:1997-12-30

    申请号:US672317

    申请日:1996-06-28

    摘要: A pinch seal in which particle generation by frictional contact is prevented so that the pinch seal can be used in a semiconductor processing apparatus where elimination of particulate contamination is desirable. The pinch seal is particularly adapted for use in connection with a semiconductor wafer transport device, such as a linear transport device. The pinch seal is formed in a barrier provided between a transport device and a semiconductor processing work environment. One or more support members for transporting a wafer extend through the pinch seal. In one embodiment, the pinch seal includes a flexible sealing member with a magnetic strip extending along the length of the flexible sealing member. A mechanism which does not physically contact the flexible sealing member, such as a device generating a magnetic field, is used to selectively open and close the flexible sealing member to prevent contact between the flexible sealing member and the support member passing through the flexible sealing member while retaining the isolating function of the shielding member.

    摘要翻译: 一种夹紧密封件,其中防止了通过摩擦接触产生颗粒,使得夹紧密封件可用于需要消除颗粒污染的半导体加工设备中。 夹紧密封件特别适合于与半导体晶片输送装置(例如线性输送装置)结合使用。 夹紧密封件形成在设置在传送装置和半导体处理工作环境之间的屏障中。 用于运输晶片的一个或多个支撑构件延伸穿过夹紧密封件。 在一个实施例中,夹紧密封件包括具有沿着柔性密封构件的长度延伸的磁条的柔性密封构件。 使用不与柔性密封构件(例如产生磁场的装置)物理接触的机构来选择性地打开和关闭柔性密封构件,以防止柔性密封构件与穿过柔性密封构件的支撑构件之间的接触 同时保持屏蔽构件的隔离功能。