Wafer edge surface treatment with liquid meniscus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7584761
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11292465

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A method for cleaning an edge surface of a semiconductor substrate is disclosed. The proximity head unit is positioned so that the flow head portion and the collection head portion of the proximity head unit are proximate to the edge surface of the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor substrate is then rotated using one or more powered rollers. During the rotation of the semiconductor substrate, the flow head portion applies a fluid to the edge surface while the collection head portion collects fluid from the edge surface. Additional methods, an apparatuses, and a system for cleaning an edge surface of a semiconductor substrate are also described.

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LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION4650 CUSHING PARKWAY FREMONT CA 94538

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Boyd, John M Hillsboro , US 104 1753
de, Larios John M Palo Alto , US 72 1005
Redeker, Fritz Fremont , US 46 882
Yun, Seokmin Pleasanton , US 25 200

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