SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOVING WEB ETCH, CVD, AND ION IMPLANT
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1. A chemical vapor deposition (CVD) system comprising:
- a CVD chamber comprising an inlet and an outlet; and
a conveyor belt to transport wafers from the inlet of the chamber to the outlet of the chamber.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for moving substrates through process chambers for photovoltaic (PV) or solar cell applications are disclosed. In particular, systems and methods for moving substrates through process chambers using a conveyor belt are disclosed. The conveyor belt can be used to move the substrates through etch chambers, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) chambers, and/or ion implant chambers, and the like.
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1. A chemical vapor deposition (CVD) system comprising:
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a CVD chamber comprising an inlet and an outlet; and a conveyor belt to transport wafers from the inlet of the chamber to the outlet of the chamber. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An etching system comprising:
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an etch chamber comprising an inlet and an outlet; and a conveyor belt to transport wafers from the inlet of the chamber to the outlet of the chamber. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An ion implant system comprising:
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an ion implant chamber comprising an inlet and an outlet; and a conveyor belt to transport wafers from the inlet of the chamber to the outlet of the chamber. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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