Semiconductor substrate damage protection system
First Claim
1. A method for preventing substrate damage in a factory interface comprising:
- receiving an indicia of potential substrate damage; and
automatically closing a pod door to a pod to prevent substrates from moving out of a substrate storage cassette positioned in the pod in response to the received indicia.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for preventing substrate damage in a factory interface. In one embodiment, a method for preventing substrate damage in a factory interface includes the steps of receiving an indicia of potential substrate damage, and automatically preventing substrates from moving out of a substrate storage cassette in response to the received indicia. The indicia may be a seismic warning signal, among others. In another embodiment, a method for preventing substrate damage in a factory interface includes the steps of moving a pod door in a first direction to a position spaced-apart and adjacent a pod, and moving the pod door laterally in a second direction to close the pod. The lateral closing motion of the pod door urges substrates, which may be misaligned in the pod, into a predefined position within the pod.
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17 Claims
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1. A method for preventing substrate damage in a factory interface comprising:
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receiving an indicia of potential substrate damage; and automatically closing a pod door to a pod to prevent substrates from moving out of a substrate storage cassette positioned in the pod in response to the received indicia. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for preventing substrate damage in a factory interface comprising:
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moving a pod door in a first direction to a position spaced-apart and adjacent a pod; and moving the pod door laterally in a second direction to close the pod in response to an indicia of potential substrate damage. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13)
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14. A method for preventing substrate damage in processing system comprising:
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receiving information regarding seismic activity; and automatically closing a door of a pod in response to the received information. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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17. A method for preventing substrate damage in a factory interface comprising:
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receiving a signal from a seismic warning network; and taking action to prevent substrate damage in response to the signal, wherein the step of taking action further comprises closing a pod door to a pod to prevent substrates from moving out of a substrate storage cassette.
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