WAFER HANDLING ASSEMBLY
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ASM IP HLDG BV
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing semiconductor processing technologies face challenges in handling warped substrates and large-sized wafers, leading to increased production costs and wafer breakage during batch processing.
A wafer handling assembly with a boat and end effector design that includes three supports per wafer, positioned to minimize movement and provide balanced support, allowing for improved handling of warped and large-sized wafers, reducing pitch and enhancing throughput.
The assembly enhances wafer handling reliability, reduces breakage and cracking, and lowers production costs by enabling higher wafer loads and efficient transfer, particularly for warped wafers.