Apparatus and Methods for Verifying Alignment Between a Shadow Ring and a Substrate

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18375726

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Methods and apparatus for verifying alignment between an opaque shadow ring and a substrate are provided. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a tool comprising: a transparent ring having an inner edge defining a central opening and an outer edge and having a top side and a bottom side; a gauge mark on or in the transparent ring spaced between the inner edge and the outer edge, the gauge mark extending around the inner edge; and a pin extending from the bottom side of the transparent ring and located between the gauge mark and the outer edge.

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APPLIED MATERIALS INC3050 BOWERS AVENUE SANTA CLARA CA 95054

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FAN, Wee Teng Singapore, SG 1 0
LIM, Sock Hoon Singapore, SG 2 0
MADEJA, Ramie Singapore, SG 1 0

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