Method and apparatus using an anode basket for electroplating a workpiece

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5776327
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08732655

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A method and apparatus are provided for electroplating a workpiece. The apparatus includes an anode basket containing particles of an electroplating material. A mask is positioned around the anode basket to selectively block current flow from the basket to the workpiece which is mounted to a cathode. The mask includes a frame supporting a number of non-conductive plates adjusted in position to provide a desired electrical field distribution. The resulting electrical field between the anode and the cathode produces uniform plating thickness over the entire surface of the workpiece.

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MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC1050 EAST ARQUES AVENUE SUNNYVALE CA 94086

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Botts, Robert R Durham, NC 3 123
Joshi, Swati V Durham, NC 5 134
Nicholls, Louis W Durham, NC 18 187

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