Patent ID: 6833035
Filing Date: 2004-12-21
Classification: H01L,Y10S

Abstract:
A method for processing semiconductor wafers in an enclosed working space of a processing system, comprising the steps of:(a) providing the wafers to the processing system with the wafers within a sealed container, and with the wafers in a horizontal orientation; (b) placing the sealed container on a shelf at a docking station of the processing system; (c) opening the container at the docking station causing the interior of the container to be in fluid communication with the working space of the processing system, by moving a panel member away from the container; (d) pivoting the wafers from the horizontal orientation into a near vertical orientation; (e) moving the wafers linearly to a process chamber; (f) placing the wafers into the process chamber, with the wafers in a near vertical orientation in the process chamber; (g) closing the process chamber; (h) spinning the wafers in the process chamber; and (i) centrifugally processing the wafers by spraying the spinning wafers with a process liquid.