Patent ID: 6817923
Filing Date: 2004-11-16
Classification: B24B,H01L

Abstract:
A system for processing a substrate comprising:a polisher having one or more polishing heads and at least a first platen and a second platen, the polishing heads adapted to retain the substrate against the platens during processing and providing motion therebetween; a load cup adapted to transfer the substrate to at least one of the polishing heads; a first motion device disposed proximate a first side of the polisher movable along the first side between at least a first position adjacent the first platen and a second position adjacent the second platen; and a second motion device coupled to the first motion device and the load cup, the second motion device movable by the first motion device, the second motion device moving the load cup relative to the first motion device between at least a first position not accessible by the polishing head and adjacent the first side, and a second position accessible by the polishing head and inward of the first side.