DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COMPENSATING A CAPACITIVE SENSOR MEASUREMENT FOR VARIATIONS CAUSED BY ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS IN A SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING ENVIRONMENT

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A method of sensing proximity to a showerhead in a semiconductor-processing system is provided. The method includes measuring a parameter that varies with proximity to the showerhead, as well as with at least one external factor. The method also includes measuring a parameter that does not vary with proximity to the showerhead, but does vary with the at least one factor. A compensated proximity output is calculated based upon the measured parameters and is provided as an output.

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CYBEROPTICS SEMICONDUCTOR INC13555 S W MILLIKAN WAY BEAVERTON OR 97005

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Gardner, DelRae H Tualatin, US 13 211
Lim, Andy K Tigard, US 5 28

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