Abrading – Machine – Combined
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-28
2006-02-28
Rose, Robert A. (Department: 3723)
Abrading
Machine
Combined
C451S443000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07004825
ABSTRACT:
A conditioning apparatus for use in a CMP system is provided along with an associated method of operation. The conditioning apparatus includes rotation mechanics and oscillation mechanics. The rotation mechanics are capable of rotating a shaft which causes a holder and a conditioning substrate to be rotated. The oscillation mechanics are capable of moving a position of the shaft within a region defined by a peripheral boundary that is less than and within an outer periphery of the conditioning substrate. A conditioning substrate backing is also included in the conditioning apparatus. The conditioning substrate backing defines a differential pressure distribution that is capable of being applied to the conditioning substrate.
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Anderson Robert
Charatan Robert
Taylor Travis R.
Lam Research Corporation
Martine & Penilla & Gencarella LLP
Rose Robert A.
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