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Title:
POLISHING PLATEN WITH PRESSURIZED MEMBRANE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2002049805
Kind Code:
A8
Abstract:
An invention is disclosed for impoved performance in a CMP process using a pressurized membrane (312) and piezoelectric elements (702) as replacements for a platen (308) air bearing. In one embodiment, a platen form impoving performance in CMP applications is disclosed. The platen includes a membrane disposed above the platen, and a plurality of annular bladders (314) disposed below the membrane, wherein the annular bladders are capable of exerting force on the membrane. In this manner, zonal control is provided during the CMP process. In a further embodiment, piezoeletric elements are disposeed above the platen, which exert force on the polishing belt (310) during a CMP process, resulting in improved zonal control during the CMP process.

Inventors:
KISTLER ROD (US)
BOYD JOHN (US)
OWCZARZ ALEK (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2001/050625
Publication Date:
March 04, 2004
Filing Date:
December 21, 2001
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Assignee:
LAM RES CORP (US)
KISTLER ROD (US)
BOYD JOHN (US)
OWCZARZ ALEK (US)
International Classes:
B24B21/10; B24B21/04; B24B37/12; B24B49/10; B24B49/16; B24D9/08; H01L21/304; (IPC1-7): B24B37/04; B24B21/04
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