Adjustable gap chemical mechanical polishing method and apparatus

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APP PUB NO 20050118932A1
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10886105

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A polishing apparatus for polishing a surface of wafer is provided. The apparatus includes a carrier to hold the workpiece. An array of fluid nozzles are placed across from the surface of the wafer to provide a gap between the nozzles and the surface of the workpiece. A polishing pad positioned within the gap and configured to polish the surface of the workpiece when a fluid is applied from the plurality of nozzles to push the polishing pad to the surface.

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ASM NUTOOL INC3440 EAST UNIVERSITY DRIVE PHOENIX AS 85034-7200

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Ashjaee, Jalal Cupertino, CA 33 798
Basol, Bulent M Manhattan Beach, CA 242 5316
Talieh, Homayoun San Jose, CA 132 5471

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