Abrading – Machine – Rotary tool
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-31
2005-05-31
Thomas, David B. (Department: 3723)
Abrading
Machine
Rotary tool
C451S285000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06899607
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for applying different amounts of pressure to different locations of a backside of a semiconductor device structure during polishing thereof. The apparatus is configured to be associated with a wafer carrier of a polishing apparatus and includes pressurization structures configured to be biased against the backside of the semiconductor device structure during polishing thereof. The pressurization structures are independently movable with respect to one another. The amount of force or pressure applied by each pressurization structure to the backside of the semiconductor device structure is controlled by at least one corresponding actuator. The actuator may magnetically facilitate movement of the corresponding pressurization structure toward or away from the backside of the semiconductor device structure. The actuator may alternatively comprise a positive or negative pressure source. Systems including the pressure application apparatus, as well as differential pressure application methods and polishing methods are also disclosed.
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Part IV Electricity and Magnetism, Chapter 23 Electric Fields, pp. 625-649.
Thomas David B.
TraskBritt
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