Independent edge control for CMP carriers

Abrading – Machine – Rotary tool

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C451S398000, C451S402000

Reexamination Certificate

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07063604

ABSTRACT:
A wafer carrier for controlling the edge effect during chemical mechanical planarization. A first bladder is disposed within the retaining ring to control the height of the retaining ring relative to the bottom surface of the wafer carrier. A second bladder is disposed within the carrier such that if the pressure in the bladder is regulated, the amount of force on the edge of the wafer changes. If a polishing process would cause material near the edge of the wafer to be removed at a higher rate than from the rest of the wafer, then the pressure is regulated within the bladder to reduce the force against the edge of the wafer. By reducing the force against the edge of the wafer, material is removed from the front side of the wafer at a uniform rate.

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