Patent ID: 6224274
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: G03F,H01L,Y10S

Abstract:
A processing apparatus for performing predetermined processing for a substrate, comprising:a plurality of solution processing apparatus for supplying the substrate with a processing solution to perform processing;a plurality of heating apparatus for heating the substrate to a predetermined temperature;a cooling apparatus for cooling the substrate to a predetermined temperature; anda first transfer device and a second transfer device, each for transferring the substrate, andsaid first transfer device and said second transfer device being arranged opposite each other with said cooling apparatus therebetween,said respective heating apparatus being arranged opposite each other with said first transfer device therebetween,said respective solution processing apparatus being arranged opposite each other with said second transfer device therebetween, andsaid first transfer device being capable of carrying the substrate into/out of said respective heating apparatus and said cooling apparatus, and said second transfer device being capable of carrying the substrate into/out of said respective solution processing apparatus and said cooling apparatus.