Device for supporting thin semiconductor wafers

A device for supporting and securing thin wafers comprising a housing having an upper shelf extending radially inwardly from the housing and a lower shelf extending radially inwardly from the upper shelf. An upper seal is disposed within the upper shelf and an inspection windowpane is disposed withi...

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1. Verfasser: HALLEY DAVID G
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A device for supporting and securing thin wafers comprising a housing having an upper shelf extending radially inwardly from the housing and a lower shelf extending radially inwardly from the upper shelf. An upper seal is disposed within the upper shelf and an inspection windowpane is disposed within the lower shelf. A vacuum is provided between the inspection windowpane and the upper seal to secure the wafer to the inspection windowpane and to secure the inspection windowpane to the housing. A ring-shaped frame assembly may further support and secure the wafer.