Semiconductor device manufacturing: process – Making device or circuit responsive to nonelectrical signal – Responsive to electromagnetic radiation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-12
2011-04-12
Estrada, Michelle (Department: 2823)
Semiconductor device manufacturing: process
Making device or circuit responsive to nonelectrical signal
Responsive to electromagnetic radiation
C438S058000, C257SE31001, C257SE23114
Reexamination Certificate
active
07923280
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for thermally processing a substrate is provided. A substrate is disposed within a processing chamber configured for thermal processing by directing electromagnetic energy toward a surface of the substrate. An energy blocker is provided to block at least a portion of the energy directed toward the substrate. The blocker prevents damage to the substrate from thermal stresses as the incident energy approaches an edge of the substrate.
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Koelmel Blake
Larmagnac David D L
Lerner Alexander N.
Mayur Abhilash J.
McIntosh Robert C.
Applied Materials Inc.
Estrada Michelle
Patterson & Sheridan LLP
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