Method and apparatus for handling deadlocks in multiple chamber cluster tools

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PATENT NO 6336204
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09074122

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A method and apparatus for handling deadlocks in a multichamber semiconductor wafer processing system known as a cluster tool. A plurality of software routines execute upon a sequencer of a cluster tool to perform deadlock avoidance, deadlock detection and deadlock resolution towards achieving optimal wafer throughput for a cluster tool.

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APPLIED MATERIALS INC3050 BOWERS AVENUE SANTA CLARA CA 95054

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Jevtic, Dusan Santa Clara, CA 11 1580

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