Patent ID: 6725564
Filing Date: 2004-04-27
Classification: B08B,H01L,Y10S

Abstract:
A multistage semiconductor processing tool, comprising:a first transfer chamber having a first substrate transfer robot positioned therein; at least one load lock chamber in communication with the first transfer chamber, the at least one load lock being configured to communicate substrates into and out of the first transfer chamber; at least one substrate cleaning chamber positioned in communication with the first transfer chamber, the at least one substrate cleaning chamber comprising: a substrate support member; a broadband actuation device in communication with the substrate support member; and a particle removal device configured to sweep away dislodged particles from an area proximate the substrate surface; a second transfer chamber having a second substrate transfer robot positioned therein, the second transfer chamber being in selective communication with the first transfer chamber; and at least one substrate processing chamber in communication with the second transfer chamber.