公开(公告)号：WO2006089105A2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-24

申请号：PCT/US2006/005614

申请日：2006-02-17

Applicant: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.

Inventor： SHAMOUN, Bassam ,  JOZWIAK, Janusz ,  SHANG, Quanyuan ,  JI, Hongbin

IPC: B41J2/21 ,  B41J2/045 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  B41M3/00

CPC classification number: B41J2/2128 ,  B41J2/04541 ,  B41J2/0456 ,  B41J2/04581 ,  B41J2/04591 ,  B41J2/04593 ,  B41J2202/09 ,  G02F1/133516 ,  H04N1/4015

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for controlling the quantity of fluid output (e.g., drop size) by individual nozzles of a print head to a very high precision at a frequency equal to the frequency at which fluid is normally dispensed. This is achieved by mapping fluid quantity control information into the data that represents the image to be printed. Data representative of an image is received and converted into pixel data. In at least one embodiment, the pixel data includes pixels represented by N bits, and the N bits may represent a drop size for the pixel and a union of the N bits may represent a nozzle status. A print head may be controlled based on the pixel data, and the print head may include nozzles that are each adapted to deposit at least one drop size quantity of a fluid on a substrate.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于以等于通常分配流体的频率的频率将打印头的各个喷嘴的流体输出量（例如，液滴尺寸）控制到非常高的精度的方法和装置。 这通过将流体量控制信息映射到表示要打印的图像的数据来实现。 接收表示图像的数据并将其转换为像素数据。 在至少一个实施例中，像素数据包括由N位表示的像素，并且N位可以表示像素的液滴大小，并且N位的并联可以表示喷嘴状态。 可以基于像素数据来控制打印头，并且打印头可以包括各自适于在衬底上沉积至少一个液滴量的流体的喷嘴。

公开(公告)号：WO2008106636A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-04

申请号：PCT/US2008/055454

申请日：2008-02-29

Applicant: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. ,  ANWAR, Suhail ,  STEGALL, Eric ,  TINER, Robin L. ,  JOZWIAK, Janusz ,  VANCAS, Philip

Inventor： ANWAR, Suhail ,  STEGALL, Eric ,  TINER, Robin L. ,  JOZWIAK, Janusz ,  VANCAS, Philip

IPC: C23C16/00

CPC classification number: F16M3/00

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a split frame assembly for supporting a chamber in a processing system. In order to adequately fit into the body of an airplane for transport, the frame may be split into two pieces. Once split, each piece may individually be loaded onto the airplane. The upper piece may comprise all of the various components necessary to operate the chamber including gas panels, control panels, or other panels. The lower piece may support the upper piece.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及一种用于在处理系统中支撑室的分割框架组件。 为了充分适应飞机的运输体，框架可以分成两部分。 一旦拆分，每件可以单独装载到飞机上。 上部件可以包括操作室的所有各种部件，包括气体面板，控制面板或其他面板。 下部件可以支撑上部件。

公开(公告)号：WO2008144069A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-27

申请号：PCT/US2008/006507

申请日：2008-05-21

Applicant: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. ,  WHITE, John, M. ,  SZE, Fan-Cheung ,  SHANG, Quanyuan ,  KURITA, Shinichi ,  HONGBIN, Ji ,  JOZWIAK, Janusz ,  HUANG, Inchen ,  BEER, Emanuel

Inventor： WHITE, John, M. ,  SZE, Fan-Cheung ,  SHANG, Quanyuan ,  KURITA, Shinichi ,  HONGBIN, Ji ,  JOZWIAK, Janusz ,  HUANG, Inchen ,  BEER, Emanuel

IPC: B41J2/135

CPC classification number: B41J2/145 ,  B41J2/515 ,  B41J25/003 ,  B41J2202/09 ,  H01L51/0005

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明，打印头内的多排喷嘴可以布置成彼此靠近并且彼此偏离，以便于喷墨打印。 打印头可以包括单排喷嘴，或者可以包括多排喷嘴。 每排喷嘴可以被定位成使得紧邻的喷嘴排可以偏移预定距离。 在一些实施例中，相邻排的喷嘴可以以相同的颜色打印。 以这种方式，相邻的喷嘴排可以组合使用，以将墨滴以改进的图案分配到子像素阱中，并且改进子像素阱内的油墨分布。 这些偏移打印技术还可以使得子像素内的墨滴更紧密地分组并且能够实现更快的打印操作。

公开(公告)号：WO2006052828A2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：PCT/US2005/040172

申请日：2005-11-03

Applicant: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.

Inventor： WHITE, John, M. ,  SZE, Fan Cheung ,  SHANG, Quanyuan ,  KURITA, Shinichi ,  JI, Hongbin ,  JOZWIAK, Janusz ,  HUANG, Inchen ,  BEER, Emanual

IPC: B41J3/407 ,  G02B5/20

CPC classification number: B41J25/003 ,  B41J3/407 ,  B41J3/543 ,  G02F1/1303 ,  G02F1/133516

Abstract: In a first aspect, a system is provided for inkjet printing. The system includes (1) at least one apparatus for inkjet printing having (a) a first inkjet print head including a first plurality of nozzles adapted to selectively dispense a first ink; (b) a second inkjet print head including a second plurality of nozzles adapted to selectively dispense a second ink; and (c) a set including the first and second print heads arranged such that the set is adapted to dispense the first and second inks into respective adjacent color wells of a display pixel on a substrate during a printing pass; and (2) a stage adapted'to support the substrate and transport the substrate below the at least one apparatus for inkjet printing during the printing pass. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract translation: 在第一方面中，提供了一种用于喷墨打印的系统。 该系统包括（1）用于喷墨印刷的至少一个装置，其具有（a）第一喷墨印刷头，该第一喷墨印刷头包括适于选择性地分配第一油墨的第一多个喷嘴; （b）第二喷墨打印头，其包括适于选择性地分配第二墨的第二多个喷嘴; （c）一组包括第一和第二打印头的组，所述组被布置为使得所述组适合于在打印过程中将所述第一和第二油墨分配到基板上的显示像素的各个相邻的彩色井中; 和（2）适于支撑基底并在印刷过程中将基底传送到至少一个装置下方用于喷墨印刷的台。 还提供了许多其他方面。