Patent ID: 6767439
Filing Date: 2004-07-27
Classification: C23C

Abstract:
An apparatus for depositing at least one thin film on a substrate useful in electronic applications, the apparatus comprising:(a) an in-line continuously moving web for simultaneously transporting a number of substrates to which a thin film of material is to be applied, wherein said moving web is a roll-to-roll moving disposable web consisting essentially of a polymeric material and wherein said substrates are held to said web by friction against or electrostatic attraction to a web surface; (b) a central processing chamber which is maintained under vacuum and through which at least a portion of said continuously moving web travels; (c) at least one deposition device which is located within said central processing chamber, where at least a portion of said continuously moving web is exposed to material deposited from said deposition device; (d) a first moving platform which moves in an x direction and a y direction, which transfers a substrate onto said continuously moving web; and (e) a second moving platform which moves in an x direction and a y direction, which transfers a substrate from said continuously moving web.