Patent ID: 6250822
Filing Date: 2001-06-26
Classification: B05C,G03F,H01L

Abstract:
A semiconductor developer nozzle apparatus, utilizing a preexisting integrated single reservoir, comprising:a temperature controlled developer reservoir, anda temperature controlled developer dispenser,a heat exchanger unit for providing a temperature control for a temperature controlled first and second portions of developing, whereinthe temperature controlled developer dispenser is utilized for dispensing the temperature controlled first and second portions of developer,the temperature controlled first and second portions of developer are obtained from the temperature controlled developer r reservoir,after the dispensing of the temperature controlled first portion of developer, the temperature controlled second portion of developer is temperature controlled and contained by the temperature controlled developer reservoir, whereinthe heat exchanger assembly is located adjacent to at least a part of at least one of the first and second portions of developer; whereinthe heat exchanger assembly occupies a portion of an internal volume defined by the temperature controlling developer dispensing reservoir, and whereinthe heat exchanger assembly comprises a plurality of heat exchanger conduits;a temperature controlled fluid is provided to the plurality of heat exchanger conduits via an inlet manifold, andthe temperature controlled fluid is exhausted from the plurality of heat exchanger conduits via an outlet manifold.