Method and apparatus for post exposure processing of photoresist wafers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10474033
APP PUB NO 20170363960A1
SERIAL NO

15692087

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Embodiments described herein relate to methods and apparatus for performing immersion field guided post exposure bake processes. Embodiments of apparatus described herein include a chamber body defining a processing volume. A pedestal may be disposed within the processing volume and a first electrode may be coupled to the pedestal. A moveable stem may extend through the chamber body opposite the pedestal and a second electrode may be coupled to the moveable stem. In certain embodiments, a fluid containment ring may be coupled to the pedestal and a dielectric containment ring may be coupled to the second electrode.

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APPLIED MATERIALS INC3050 BOWERS AVENUE SANTA CLARA CA 95054

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Babayan, Viachslav Sunnyvale, US 26 454
Buchberger,, Jr Douglas A Livermore, US 96 2969
Godet, Ludovic Sunnyvale, US 327 3246
Harris, Randy Kalispell, US 33 352
Liang, Qiwei Fremont, US 105 8000
Moore, Robert B Bigfork, US 40 899
Nemani, Srinivas D Sunnyvale, US 260 12845
Woodruff, Daniel J Kalispell, US 104 2666

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