Abrading – Precision device or process - or with condition responsive... – Computer controlled
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-23
2007-01-23
Rachuba, M. (Department: 3723)
Abrading
Precision device or process - or with condition responsive...
Computer controlled
C451S008000, C451S041000, C451S056000, C451S287000, C438S690000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11042999
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for providing process control in a CMP system utilizes a vacuum-assisted arrangement for conditioning a wafer polishing pad so that the effluent (i.e., wafer debris, polishing slurry, chemical or other by-products) from the conditioning process is diverted from the waste stream and instead introduced into an analysis module for further processing. The analysis module functions to determine at least one parameter within the effluent and generate a process control signal based upon the analysis. The process control signal is then fed back to the planarization process to allow for the control of various parameters such as polishing slurry composition, temperature, flow rate, etc. The process control signal can also be used to control the conditioning process and/or determining the endpoint of the planarization process itself.
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Benner Stephen J.
Li Yuzhuo
Koba Wendy W.
Rachuba M.
TBW Industries Inc.
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