APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CLEANING A WAFER EDGE

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APP PUB NO 20080060683A1
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11530345

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Apparatus removes contaminants from edge areas of a wafer by spinning the wafer. Nozzles spray or jet fluid onto both the first and second sides of the wafer, near the edge of the wafer. Typically the spray or jet is at an acute angle to the wafer surface. Contaminants are removed and re-deposition of removed contaminants is reduced or avoided. The nozzle locations and angles may be varied to change the areas on the wafer cleaned by the sprays or jets.

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SEMITOOL INC655 WEST RESERVE DRIVE KALISPELL MT 59901

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Arvidson, Aaron W Kalispell, MT 2 2
Ghekiere, John Kalispell, MT 5 7

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