Patent ID: 7169280
Filing Date: 2007-01-30
Classification: C25D,G03F

Abstract:
1. An integrated tool for processing a microelectronic workpiece, comprising: a cabinet; an electrophoretic emulsion (EPE) deposition station in the cabinet, the EPE deposition station having a reactor including a cup configured to contain an EPE and a workpiece holder configured to isolate at least one region of the workpiece from EPE in the cup, wherein the reactor further includes an annular electrode and a gas control system configured to prevent bubbles at the electrode from flowing to a processing zone in the cup, and wherein the gas control system comprises an annular bubble trap extending around an interior portion of the cup and projecting radially inwardly above the electrode; a first wet processing station in the cabinet, the first wet processing station being configured provide a fluid to the workpiece; and a workpiece handling apparatus in at least a portion of the cabinet, the workpiece handling apparatus being configured to contact the region of the workpiece isolated from the EPE to transport the workpiece relative to the EPE station and the first wet processing station.