Wafer transport system and method for operating the same

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PATENT NO 9786535
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14556233

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The present invention relates to a wafer transport system and a method of operating the same. The wafer transport system comprises at least one semiconductor apparatus, a track, a transfer device, a positioning device, a carrier and a cleaning device. The wafer transport system transports wafers along the at least one semiconductor apparatus via the carrier riding on the track. The transfer device transfers the wafers from the carrier to the at least one semiconductor apparatus. The positioning device identifies and controls the position of the carrier on the track. The cleaning device maintains the cleanliness of the wafers. The present invention provides advantages for improving the yield rate of a wafer, shortening the fabrication time of a wafer, and offering the flexibility and the extendibility to a wafer transport system.

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  • GUDENG PRECISION INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chen, Cheng-Hsin New Taipei, TW 52 151
Chiu, Ming-Chien New Taipei, TW 120 362
Lee, Po-Ting New Taipei, TW 16 13
Lin, Tien-Jui New Taipei, TW 7 14
Pao, Hui-Ming New Taipei, TW 1 2

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