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Modular architecture for semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment

  • US 6,312,525 B1
  • Filed: 07/08/1998
  • Issued: 11/06/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/11/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A modular vacuum system for processing substrates, comprising:

  • a central transfer chamber module comprising;

    a platform;

    a central transfer chamber supported on the platform and adapted to be coupled with at least one chamber module; and

    a robot disposed in the central transfer chamber for moving substrates through the system;

    a facilities panel box disposed on the platform and adapted to be coupled to facility lines;

    a plurality of interface panels supported on the platform, each interface panel adapted to be coupled to each chamber module; and

    at least one delivery line, each delivery line supported on the platform and adapted to be coupled to the facilities panel box and to each interface panel.

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