WO2023020461A1 - Semiconductor process apparatus - Google Patents

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WO2023020461A1
WO2023020461A1 PCT/CN2022/112685 CN2022112685W WO2023020461A1 WO 2023020461 A1 WO2023020461 A1 WO 2023020461A1 CN 2022112685 W CN2022112685 W CN 2022112685W WO 2023020461 A1 WO2023020461 A1 WO 2023020461A1
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  • the present application relates to the technical field of semiconductor processing technology, in particular to a semiconductor processing equipment.
  • the temperature control of semiconductor process equipment has a great influence on the processing technology of wafers waiting to be processed.
  • higher requirements are put forward for the temperature stability and heat preservation effect of the equipment.
  • the vertical heat treatment equipment since the bottom of the chamber is exposed to the external environment, it is easy to exchange heat with the external environment, resulting in cold spots in the exposed part of the chamber (the cold spot is the part with the lowest temperature in the process chamber), while Cold spots can adversely affect a variety of processes.
  • SiN deposition process in LPCVD Low Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition, low pressure chemical vapor deposition
  • by-products will adhere to the cold spot, resulting in product particles exceeding the standard
  • water vapor annealing (Anneal) process water vapor in the chamber Condensation occurs on the exposed part of the chamber, which causes the pressure in the chamber to fluctuate, and even interact with other corrosive gases to cause corrosion.
  • a strip heater is attached to the exposed part of the chamber, so as to realize the heat preservation effect by controlling the temperature of the exposed part of the chamber, thereby avoiding the adverse effect of the cold spot on the process of the semiconductor process equipment, but due to The shape of the exposed part of the chamber is irregular, and it is difficult for the strip heater to completely attach to the exposed part of the chamber, and the wrapping property is poor, resulting in an unsatisfactory thermal insulation effect on the exposed part of the chamber of the semiconductor process equipment.
  • the present application discloses a semiconductor process equipment to solve the problem in the related art that it is difficult to completely attach the strip heater to the exposed part of the chamber, resulting in local cold spots in the chamber, resulting in an unsatisfactory heat preservation effect.
  • the present application discloses a semiconductor process equipment, including a first chamber, a second chamber and a third chamber, wherein:
  • the first chamber and the second chamber are butted and connected; the third chamber is arranged around the second chamber, and a first cavity is formed between the two, and the third chamber is opened with A temperature control fluid inlet and a temperature control fluid outlet, the first cavity is used for the flow of the temperature control fluid to adjust the temperature of the second chamber.
  • the semiconductor process equipment disclosed in the embodiment of the present application is modified by the semiconductor process equipment in the related art, so that the disclosed semiconductor process equipment includes a third chamber, the third chamber is arranged around the second chamber, and the gap between the two The first cavity is formed.
  • the third chamber is provided with a temperature control fluid inlet and a temperature control fluid outlet.
  • the temperature control fluid enters the first cavity from the temperature control fluid inlet, and the temperature control fluid transfers its own heat to the second cavity. Then, the temperature control fluid flows out from the temperature control fluid outlet.
  • the temperature control fluid in the first cavity can contact the second chamber, so that the heat of the temperature control fluid can be transferred to the second cavity. chamber, thereby avoiding cold spots in the second chamber.
  • the temperature control fluid has no restriction on the shape of the second chamber, which can ensure good Excellent heat transfer effect, so as to be able to adjust the temperature of the second chamber, provide a good thermal insulation effect for the second chamber and its connection with the first chamber, avoid cold spots, thereby avoiding the processing technology of wafers waiting for workpieces
  • the by-products of condensation appear in the process, and the temperature of the first chamber is guaranteed to meet the temperature requirements of the processing process of the wafer waiting to be processed, thereby ensuring the process effect of the semiconductor process equipment.
  • FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional view of a semiconductor process equipment disclosed in an embodiment of the present application at a first angle;
  • FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the semiconductor process equipment disclosed in the embodiment of the present application under a second angle.
  • the embodiment of the present application discloses a semiconductor process equipment, and the disclosed semiconductor process equipment includes a first chamber 100 , a second chamber 200 and a third chamber 300 .
  • Both the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200 can provide a processing place for the processing of wafers waiting to be processed.
  • the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200 are docked and communicated, and the wafers waiting to be processed can be located in the first chamber.
  • the semiconductor process equipment includes a heater 500
  • the first chamber 100 is at least partially located in the heating space of the heater 500, so that the heater 500 can control the second A chamber 100 is heated, thereby ensuring that the first chamber 100 can form a temperature environment required for processing wafers to be processed.
  • the third chamber 300 is arranged around the second chamber 200, and a first cavity A is formed between them.
  • the third chamber 300 is provided with a temperature control fluid inlet 310 and a temperature control fluid outlet 320, wherein the temperature control Both the fluid inlet 310 and the temperature control fluid outlet 320 are in communication with the first cavity A, and the first cavity A is used for the flow of the temperature control fluid to adjust the temperature of the second chamber 200, specifically, the temperature control fluid passes through the temperature control fluid
  • the inlet 310 enters the first cavity A, and the temperature control fluid can transfer heat to the second chamber 200, so that the temperature of the inner space of the second chamber 200 rises, and then, the temperature control fluid that has transferred the heat from the control Warm fluid outlet 320 flows out.
  • the above structure enables the temperature control fluid to flow in the first cavity A, thereby preventing the temperature control fluid from accumulating in the first cavity A after transferring heat, thereby preventing the cooled temperature control fluid from absorbing heat from the second chamber 200 , thereby ensuring that the second chamber 200 is less likely to have cold spots, thereby ensuring that the second chamber 200 can also form a temperature environment required for the processing process of the wafer waiting for the workpiece.
  • the wafer waiting to be processed is located in the accommodation space formed by the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200. Since the first chamber 100 is at least partially located in the heating space of the heater 500, the heater 500 heats the first chamber 100, and the heat is transferred to the inner space of the first chamber 100 through the inner wall of the first chamber 100, so as to ensure that the first chamber 100 can form the temperature required for the processing process of the wafer waiting to be processed.
  • the temperature control fluid enters the first cavity A through the temperature control fluid inlet 310, and the temperature control fluid transfers heat to the second chamber 200, so that the second chamber 200 also forms a processing technology for wafers waiting to be processed.
  • the accommodation space is made up of the interior space of the first chamber 100 and the interior space of the second chamber 200, so that the accommodation space can form the ambient temperature required for the processing technology of the wafer waiting for the workpiece, Moreover, the first chamber 100 is at least partially located in the heating space, the second chamber 200 is surrounded by the third chamber 300 , and the temperature control fluid will fully contact the second chamber 200 without being affected by the second chamber 200
  • the restriction of the external shape makes it difficult for the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200 to form heat exchange with the external environment, and thus makes it difficult for the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200 to have cold spots.
  • the semiconductor process equipment disclosed in the embodiment of the present application is modified by the semiconductor process equipment in the related art, so that the disclosed semiconductor process equipment includes a third chamber 300, and the third chamber 300 is arranged around the second chamber 200, and the two The first cavity A is formed between them.
  • the third chamber 300 is provided with a temperature control fluid inlet 310 and a temperature control fluid outlet 320.
  • the temperature control fluid enters the first cavity A from the temperature control fluid inlet 310, and the temperature control fluid Transfer its own heat to the second chamber 200, and then, the temperature control fluid flows out from the temperature control fluid outlet 320, during this process, the temperature control fluid in the first cavity A can contact the second chamber 200 , so that the heat of the temperature control fluid can be transferred to the second chamber 200, thereby avoiding cold spots in the second chamber 200.
  • the warm fluid has no restriction on the shape of the second chamber 200, which can ensure a good heat transfer effect, so that the temperature of the second chamber 200 can be adjusted, and the connection between the second chamber 200 and the first chamber 100 can be provided.
  • the semiconductor process equipment may further include a hermetic door 600.
  • the end of the second chamber 200 away from the first chamber 100 may be provided with a port 210, wherein the port 210 may be connected to the second chamber 200.
  • the interior of the chamber is connected, and the airtight door 600 can be arranged on the second chamber 200 to open and close the port 210.
  • the airtight door 600 and the port 210 When the airtight door 600 and the port 210 are in an open state, the wafer waiting to be processed can pass through the port 210 and be placed in the accommodation space ; When the airtight door 600 and the port 210 are in the closed state, the airtight door 600 can prevent the heat of the second chamber 200 from dissipating, thereby ensuring that the temperature in the second chamber 200 meets the temperature requirements of the processing technology of the wafer waiting for the workpiece .
  • the third chamber 300 can be provided with an avoidance hole, and the airtight door 600 can be located in the space surrounded by the edge of the avoidance hole when the port is closed, and the semiconductor process equipment can also include a driving mechanism, and the driving mechanism can be connected with the airtight door 600 to drive The mechanism can drive the airtight door 600 close to or away from the second chamber 200, thereby realizing the automatic opening and closing of the second chamber 200 of the airtight door 600, and the airtight door 600 can also carry wafers waiting to be processed, so that the wafers waiting to be processed can enter Accommodate space.
  • the semiconductor process equipment may also include a fluid delivery device 400, specifically, the fluid delivery device 400 may include a flow control module 410 And the output pipe 420, the flow control module 410 can be a manual valve, a solenoid valve, a flow control valve, etc., which is not limited in this application.
  • the flow control module 410 can be arranged on the output pipe 420, one end of the output pipe 420 can be connected to the temperature control fluid inlet 310, and the other end of the output pipe 420 can be used to connect with the temperature control fluid supply source (for providing temperature control fluid) , the flow control module 410 can control the open state and closed state of the output pipe 420 , so that the flow control module 410 can indirectly control whether the temperature control fluid can flow into the first cavity A.
  • the semiconductor process equipment needs to adjust the temperature to adapt to the processing technology of the wafers to be processed.
  • the flow control module The group 410 adjusts the flow rate of the temperature control fluid into the first cavity A.
  • the staff detects the temperature change of the second chamber 200, so that the improvement of the second cavity can be determined.
  • the temperature uniformity of the gas flow in the chamber 200 can further adapt to the processing technology of different wafers to be processed.
  • the semiconductor processing equipment can also include a fluid heating device 710, specifically, the fluid heating device 710 can be connected with the fluid delivery device 400, and the fluid heating device 710 can be used to adjust the temperature of the temperature control fluid, wherein the fluid The heating device 710 heats the temperature control fluid, and then the fluid heating device 710 transfers the heated temperature control fluid to the fluid delivery device 400, so that before the temperature control fluid enters the first cavity A, the temperature of the temperature control fluid can satisfy requirements of the second chamber 200 .
  • a fluid heating device 710 specifically, the fluid heating device 710 can be connected with the fluid delivery device 400, and the fluid heating device 710 can be used to adjust the temperature of the temperature control fluid, wherein the fluid The heating device 710 heats the temperature control fluid, and then the fluid heating device 710 transfers the heated temperature control fluid to the fluid delivery device 400, so that before the temperature control fluid enters the first cavity A, the temperature of the temperature control fluid can satisfy requirements of the second chamber 200 .
  • the semiconductor process equipment may further include a temperature sensor 720 and a first controller, specifically, A gap B can be formed between the airtight door 600 and the inner wall of the avoidance hole, and the temperature sensor 720 is arranged on the end face where the port 210 is located, and is located in the gap B.
  • the temperature sensor 720 is used to detect the actual temperature of the second chamber 200, so that there is It is beneficial for staff to observe and record.
  • the temperature sensor 720 is used to detect the actual temperature of the end surface where the port 210 is located, that is, the actual temperature at the gap B. Since the gap B is exposed, the actual temperature at the gap B is the lowest temperature of the second chamber 200 . Therefore, it is ensured that the minimum temperature of the second chamber 200 is higher than the condensation temperature of the by-products in the processing process of the wafer waiting to be processed. In addition, installing the temperature sensor 720 in the gap B can make full use of the assembly gap of the semiconductor process equipment, which is beneficial to a more compact structure and facilitates disassembly and assembly of the temperature sensor 720 during maintenance.
  • the temperature sensor can send the actual temperature to the first controller; the first controller can be used to adjust and control the temperature of the temperature control fluid, specifically, the first controller can be electrically connected with the fluid heating device 710, and when the actual temperature deviates from In the case of a preset temperature, the first controller controls the fluid heating device 710 to increase or decrease the temperature of the temperature control fluid, wherein the preset temperature is the temperature required by the processing technology of the wafer waiting for the workpiece, if the temperature sensor 720 detects When the actual temperature is lower than the temperature required by the processing technology of the wafer waiting to be processed, the first controller controls the fluid heating device 710 to increase the temperature of the temperature control fluid before entering the first cavity A; on the contrary, if the actual temperature detected by the temperature sensor 720 When the temperature is higher than the temperature required by the processing process of the wafer waiting to be processed, the first controller controls the fluid heating device 710 to reduce the temperature of the temperature control fluid before entering the first cavity A.
  • the semiconductor process equipment may further include a pressure detection module 900 and a second controller.
  • the pressure detection module 900 may be arranged on the pressure measurement pipeline 910, and one end of the pressure measurement pipeline 910 may be connected to the second controller.
  • a cavity A is connected, and the temperature control fluid will flow to the pressure measurement pipeline 910 , so as to facilitate detection by the pressure detection module 900 .
  • the pressure detection module 900 can be used to detect the actual pressure of the first cavity A, and the second controller is electrically connected to the flow control module 410, wherein the semiconductor process equipment needs to set a preset pressure in advance, and the preset pressure can be the first A maximum safe pressure of the cavity A, when the actual pressure is greater than the preset pressure, the second controller controls the flow control module 410 to close or controls the flow control module 410 to reduce the flow of the temperature control fluid, thereby avoiding The actual pressure is too high, so that the processing of the wafers waiting to be processed is affected, thereby avoiding the scrapping of the wafers waiting to be processed.
  • the semiconductor process equipment uses the pressure detection module 900 to detect the actual pressure in the first cavity A.
  • the pressure The detector 920 can detect the change of the actual pressure in the first cavity A, and when the actual pressure is greater than the preset pressure, the second controller controls the flow control module 410 to close.
  • the process can still be continued, so as not to cause scrapping of wafers waiting to be processed. It should be noted that the gas leaked into the second chamber 200 will also be discharged along with the temperature-controlled airflow, which will not affect other devices or cause safety accidents.
  • the first chamber 100 may be provided with a first flange 110
  • the second The chamber 200 can be provided with a second flange 220, specifically, the first flange 110 and the second flange 220 can be fixedly connected, wherein the first flange 110 and the second flange 220 can be bonded, welded, etc. way to achieve a fixed connection.
  • the first flange 110 may be provided with a plurality of first through holes
  • the second flange 220 may be provided with a plurality of second through holes
  • the plurality of first through holes may be connected with the plurality of first through holes.
  • the two through holes are in one-to-one correspondence
  • the first flange 110 may also include a plurality of screws and a plurality of nuts, and the plurality of screws pass through the plurality of first through holes and the plurality of second through holes in one-to-one correspondence, and the plurality of screws pass through the plurality of first through holes and the plurality of second through holes. It is matched with multiple nuts one by one.
  • the above structure can improve the firmness of the connection between the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200 .
  • the diameter of the first flange 110 may be smaller than the diameter of the second flange 220, specifically, the edge portion of the second flange 220 protrudes relative to the outer peripheral surface of the first flange 110, and the first The chamber 100 may further include a pressure ring 120, the pressure ring 120 abuts against the edge portion of the second flange 220, the pressure ring 120 is also provided with a first accommodation groove, the third chamber 300 may be located in the first accommodation groove, and A second cavity C is formed between the outer peripheral surface of the second flange 220, and the second cavity C communicates with the first cavity A; the pressure ring 120 can also be provided with a second receiving groove, and the first flange 110 is at least partially Located in the second receiving groove, so as to avoid interference between the pressure ring 120 and other parts of the semiconductor process equipment, at the same time, the pressure ring 120 can also provide protection for the first flange 110, and the gravity of the pressure ring 120 can support the first flange
  • one end of the third chamber 300 can be connected to the inner wall of the first containing tank, and the third chamber 300, the second flange 220 and the first containing tank can form a second cavity C, so that the temperature control fluid can The heat is directly transferred to the connection position between the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200, thereby further avoiding cold spots at the connection between the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200, thereby further improving the semiconductor process The technological effect of the equipment.
  • a third receiving groove may be provided on the second flange 220, specifically, a sealing ring 221 may be provided in the third receiving groove, and the sealing ring 221 may be elastically clamped on the first flange 110. and the second flange 220 , and the sealing ring 221 is in sealing fit with the first flange 110 .
  • the above structure can improve the sealing performance of the connection between the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200 , so as to avoid gas leakage when the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200 are processing wafers to be processed.
  • the temperature control fluid inlet 310 can communicate with the second cavity C
  • the temperature control fluid outlet 320 can communicate with the first cavity A
  • the temperature control fluid inlet 310 and the temperature control fluid outlet 320 are respectively Located on opposite sides of the second chamber 200, so that the flow path of the temperature control fluid in the first cavity A is lengthened, and then the heat can be fully conducted in the first cavity A and the second cavity C, thereby In this way, the second chamber 200 , the first flange 110 and the second flange 220 can all obtain heat preservation effect.
  • the semiconductor process equipment may further include a heat insulating layer 800.
  • the heat insulating layer 800 may be attached to the inner wall of the third chamber 300.
  • the heat insulating layer 800 has the performance of non-heat conduction, which can ensure The heat of the temperature control fluid is only transferred to the second chamber 200, but not to the inner wall of the third chamber 300. On the one hand, it can reduce the external temperature of the third chamber 300, and on the other hand, it can prevent the temperature control fluid from heat loss, thereby improving the heat preservation effect of the second chamber 200 .

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Provided is a semiconductor process apparatus, comprising a first chamber (100), a second chamber (200), and a third chamber (300), wherein the first chamber (100) is connected to and in communication with the second chamber (200); the third chamber (300) is arranged around the second chamber (200), and a first cavity (A) is formed between the third chamber and the second chamber; the third chamber (300) is provided with a temperature-controlled fluid inlet (310) and a temperature-controlled fluid outlet (320); and the first cavity (A) is configured for the flow of a temperature-controlled fluid to adjust the temperature of the second chamber (200). The problem of the unsatisfactory thermal insulation effect of a semiconductor process apparatus caused by local cold spots in a chamber due to it being difficult to fully attach a strip heater to an exposed portion of the chamber is solved.

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半导体工艺设备Semiconductor Process Equipment 技术领域technical field
本申请涉及半导体加工工艺技术领域,尤其涉及一种半导体工艺设备。The present application relates to the technical field of semiconductor processing technology, in particular to a semiconductor processing equipment.
背景技术Background technique
半导体工艺设备的温度控制对于晶片等待加工件的加工工艺有着较大的影响,为了保证工艺产品的性能,对设备的温度稳定性、保温效果提出了更高的要求。以立式热处理设备为例,由于腔室底部外露于外界环境,容易与外界环境出现热交换,从而导致腔室的外露部分出现冷点(冷点为工艺腔室的温度最低的部位),而冷点会对多种工艺过程造成不良影响。例如:LPCVD(Low Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition,低压力化学气相沉积)中的SiN沉积工艺,副产物会在冷点附着,从而造成产品颗粒超标;水蒸气的退火(Anneal)工艺,水蒸气在腔室的外露部分出现冷凝,从而导致腔室内的压力发生波动,甚至与其他腐蚀性气体共同作用产生腐蚀。The temperature control of semiconductor process equipment has a great influence on the processing technology of wafers waiting to be processed. In order to ensure the performance of process products, higher requirements are put forward for the temperature stability and heat preservation effect of the equipment. Taking the vertical heat treatment equipment as an example, since the bottom of the chamber is exposed to the external environment, it is easy to exchange heat with the external environment, resulting in cold spots in the exposed part of the chamber (the cold spot is the part with the lowest temperature in the process chamber), while Cold spots can adversely affect a variety of processes. For example: SiN deposition process in LPCVD (Low Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition, low pressure chemical vapor deposition), by-products will adhere to the cold spot, resulting in product particles exceeding the standard; water vapor annealing (Anneal) process, water vapor in the chamber Condensation occurs on the exposed part of the chamber, which causes the pressure in the chamber to fluctuate, and even interact with other corrosive gases to cause corrosion.
相关技术中,对腔室的外露部分贴设有带状加热器,从而通过控制腔室的外露部分的温度而实现保温效果,进而避免冷点对半导体工艺设备的工艺过程造成不良影响,但由于腔室的外露部分的形状不规则,带状加热器较难完全贴附腔室的外露部分,且包裹性较差,从而导致对半导体工艺设备的腔室外露部分的保温效果不理想。In the related art, a strip heater is attached to the exposed part of the chamber, so as to realize the heat preservation effect by controlling the temperature of the exposed part of the chamber, thereby avoiding the adverse effect of the cold spot on the process of the semiconductor process equipment, but due to The shape of the exposed part of the chamber is irregular, and it is difficult for the strip heater to completely attach to the exposed part of the chamber, and the wrapping property is poor, resulting in an unsatisfactory thermal insulation effect on the exposed part of the chamber of the semiconductor process equipment.
发明内容Contents of the invention
本申请公开一种半导体工艺设备,以解决相关技术中由于带状加热器较难完全贴附在腔室的外露部分,从而导致腔室的局部出现冷点而导致保温效 果不理想的问题。The present application discloses a semiconductor process equipment to solve the problem in the related art that it is difficult to completely attach the strip heater to the exposed part of the chamber, resulting in local cold spots in the chamber, resulting in an unsatisfactory heat preservation effect.
为解决上述问题,本申请采用下述技术方案:In order to solve the above problems, the application adopts the following technical solutions:
本申请公开一种半导体工艺设备,包括第一腔室、第二腔室和第三腔室,其中:The present application discloses a semiconductor process equipment, including a first chamber, a second chamber and a third chamber, wherein:
所述第一腔室和所述第二腔室对接且连通设置;第三腔室环绕所述第二腔室设置,且二者之间形成第一空腔,所述第三腔室开设有控温流体进口和控温流体出口,所述第一空腔用于供控温流体流动以调节所述第二腔室的温度。The first chamber and the second chamber are butted and connected; the third chamber is arranged around the second chamber, and a first cavity is formed between the two, and the third chamber is opened with A temperature control fluid inlet and a temperature control fluid outlet, the first cavity is used for the flow of the temperature control fluid to adjust the temperature of the second chamber.
本申请采用的技术方案能够达到以下有益效果:The technical solution adopted in this application can achieve the following beneficial effects:
本申请实施例公开的半导体工艺设备通过对相关技术中的半导体工艺设备进行改造,使得所公开的半导体工艺设备包括第三腔室,第三腔室环绕第二腔室设置,且二者之间形成第一空腔,同时,第三腔室开设有控温流体进口和控温流体出口,控温流体从控温流体进口进入第一空腔,控温流体将自身的热量传递至第二腔室中,然后,控温流体再从控温流体出口流出,在此过程中,第一空腔中的控温流体能够与第二腔室接触,从而使得控温流体的热量能够传递至第二腔室,进而避免第二腔室出现冷点,这与现有技术中使用带状加热器贴附腔室的外露部分相比,控温流体对第二腔室的形状没有限制,可以保证良好的传热效果,从而能够调节第二腔室的温度,为第二腔室及其与第一腔室的连接处提供良好的保温效果,避免出现冷点,从而避免晶片等待加工件的加工工艺中出现冷凝的副产品,以及保证第一腔室的温度能够满足晶片等待加工件的加工工艺的温度需求,进而保证半导体工艺设备的工艺效果。The semiconductor process equipment disclosed in the embodiment of the present application is modified by the semiconductor process equipment in the related art, so that the disclosed semiconductor process equipment includes a third chamber, the third chamber is arranged around the second chamber, and the gap between the two The first cavity is formed. At the same time, the third chamber is provided with a temperature control fluid inlet and a temperature control fluid outlet. The temperature control fluid enters the first cavity from the temperature control fluid inlet, and the temperature control fluid transfers its own heat to the second cavity. Then, the temperature control fluid flows out from the temperature control fluid outlet. During this process, the temperature control fluid in the first cavity can contact the second chamber, so that the heat of the temperature control fluid can be transferred to the second cavity. chamber, thereby avoiding cold spots in the second chamber. Compared with the exposed part of the chamber that uses a strip heater in the prior art, the temperature control fluid has no restriction on the shape of the second chamber, which can ensure good Excellent heat transfer effect, so as to be able to adjust the temperature of the second chamber, provide a good thermal insulation effect for the second chamber and its connection with the first chamber, avoid cold spots, thereby avoiding the processing technology of wafers waiting for workpieces The by-products of condensation appear in the process, and the temperature of the first chamber is guaranteed to meet the temperature requirements of the processing process of the wafer waiting to be processed, thereby ensuring the process effect of the semiconductor process equipment.
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为了更清楚地说明本申请实施例或背景技术中的技术方案,下面将对实施例或背景技术描述中所需要使用的附图作简单的介绍,显而易见地,对于 本领域普通技术人员而言,在不付出创造性劳动性的前提下,还可以根据这些附图获得其他的附图。In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the background technology, the following will briefly introduce the drawings that need to be used in the description of the embodiments or the background technology. Obviously, for those of ordinary skill in the art, Other drawings can also be obtained from these drawings without any creative effort.
图1为本申请实施例公开的半导体工艺设备在第一种角度下的局部剖视图;FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional view of a semiconductor process equipment disclosed in an embodiment of the present application at a first angle;
图2是本申请实施例公开的半导体工艺设备在第二种角度下的局部剖视图。FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the semiconductor process equipment disclosed in the embodiment of the present application under a second angle.
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100-第一腔室、110-第一法兰、120-压环、100-first chamber, 110-first flange, 120-pressure ring,
200-第二腔室、210-端口、220-第二法兰、221-密封圈、200-second chamber, 210-port, 220-second flange, 221-sealing ring,
300-第三腔室、310-控温流体进口、320-控温流体出口、300-third chamber, 310-temperature control fluid inlet, 320-temperature control fluid outlet,
400-流体输送装置、410-流量控制模组、420-输出管、400-fluid delivery device, 410-flow control module, 420-output pipe,
500-加热器、500-heater,
600-密封门、600-sealed door,
710-流体加热装置、720-温度传感器、710-fluid heating device, 720-temperature sensor,
800-隔热层、800-insulation layer,
900-压力检测模组、910-测压管道、900-pressure detection module, 910-pressure measurement pipeline,
A-第一空腔、A-first cavity,
B-间隙、B-gap,
C-第二空腔。C - Second cavity.
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为使本申请的目的、技术方案和优点更加清楚,下面将结合本申请具体实施例及相应的附图对本申请技术方案进行清楚、完整地描述。显然,所描述的实施例仅是本申请的一部分实施例,而不是全部的实施例。基于本申请中的实施例,本领域普通技术人员在没有做出创造性劳动前提下所获得的所有其他实施例,都属于本申请保护的范围。In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present application clearer, the technical solution of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments of the present application and corresponding drawings. Apparently, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of this application, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by persons of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of this application.
以下结合附图,详细说明本申请各个实施例公开的技术方案。The technical solutions disclosed in various embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
请参考图1和图2,本申请实施例公开一种半导体工艺设备,所公开的半导体工艺设备包括第一腔室100、第二腔室200和第三腔室300。Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the embodiment of the present application discloses a semiconductor process equipment, and the disclosed semiconductor process equipment includes a first chamber 100 , a second chamber 200 and a third chamber 300 .
第一腔室100和第二腔室200均能够为晶片等待加工件的加工提供加工场所,具体地,第一腔室100和第二腔室200对接且连通设置,晶片等待加工件能够位于第一腔室100和第二腔室200形成的容纳空间内,其中,半导体工艺设备包括加热器500,第一腔室100至少部分位于加热器500的加热空间中,从而使得加热器500能够对第一腔室100进行加热,进而保证第一腔室100能够形成晶片等待加工件的加工工艺所需的温度环境。Both the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200 can provide a processing place for the processing of wafers waiting to be processed. Specifically, the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200 are docked and communicated, and the wafers waiting to be processed can be located in the first chamber. In the accommodation space formed by the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200, wherein the semiconductor process equipment includes a heater 500, the first chamber 100 is at least partially located in the heating space of the heater 500, so that the heater 500 can control the second A chamber 100 is heated, thereby ensuring that the first chamber 100 can form a temperature environment required for processing wafers to be processed.
同时,第三腔室300环绕第二腔室200设置,且二者之间形成第一空腔A,第三腔室300开设有控温流体进口310和控温流体出口320,其中,控温流体进口310和控温流体出口320均与第一空腔A连通,第一空腔A用于供控温流体流动以调节第二腔室200的温度,具体地,控温流体通过控温流体进口310进入至第一空腔A中,控温流体能够将热量传递至第二腔室200,从而使得第二腔室200的内部空间的温度上升,然后,传递完热量的控温流体从控温流体出口320流出。上述结构使得控温流体能够在第一空腔A中流动,从而避免控温流体传递热量后囤积在第一空腔A中,进而避免降温后的控温流体再吸取第二腔室200的热量,进而保证第二腔室200较难出现冷点,进而保证第二腔室200也能够形成晶片等待加工件的加工工艺所需的温度环境。At the same time, the third chamber 300 is arranged around the second chamber 200, and a first cavity A is formed between them. The third chamber 300 is provided with a temperature control fluid inlet 310 and a temperature control fluid outlet 320, wherein the temperature control Both the fluid inlet 310 and the temperature control fluid outlet 320 are in communication with the first cavity A, and the first cavity A is used for the flow of the temperature control fluid to adjust the temperature of the second chamber 200, specifically, the temperature control fluid passes through the temperature control fluid The inlet 310 enters the first cavity A, and the temperature control fluid can transfer heat to the second chamber 200, so that the temperature of the inner space of the second chamber 200 rises, and then, the temperature control fluid that has transferred the heat from the control Warm fluid outlet 320 flows out. The above structure enables the temperature control fluid to flow in the first cavity A, thereby preventing the temperature control fluid from accumulating in the first cavity A after transferring heat, thereby preventing the cooled temperature control fluid from absorbing heat from the second chamber 200 , thereby ensuring that the second chamber 200 is less likely to have cold spots, thereby ensuring that the second chamber 200 can also form a temperature environment required for the processing process of the wafer waiting for the workpiece.
在半导体工艺设备的工作过程中,晶片等待加工件位于第一腔室100和第二腔室200形成的容纳空间内,由于第一腔室100至少部分位于加热器500的加热空间中,加热器500对第一腔室100进行加热,热量通过第一腔室100的内壁传递至第一腔室100的内部空间,从而保证第一腔室100能够形成晶片等待加工件的加工工艺所需的温度环境,同时,控温流体通过控温流体进 口310进入第一空腔A,控温流体将热量传递至第二腔室200,从而使得第二腔室200也形成对晶片等待加工件的加工工艺所需的温度环境,因此,容纳空间是由第一腔室100的内部空间和第二腔室200的内部空间组成,从而使得容纳空间能够形成晶片等待加工件的加工工艺所需的环境温度,而且,第一腔室100至少部分位于加热空间中,第二腔室200被第三腔室300环绕,而且控温流体会充分与第二腔室200接触,不会受第二腔室200的外部形状的限制,从而使得第一腔室100和第二腔室200较难与外界环境形成热交换,进而使得第一腔室100和第二腔室200较难出现冷点。During the working process of the semiconductor processing equipment, the wafer waiting to be processed is located in the accommodation space formed by the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200. Since the first chamber 100 is at least partially located in the heating space of the heater 500, the heater 500 heats the first chamber 100, and the heat is transferred to the inner space of the first chamber 100 through the inner wall of the first chamber 100, so as to ensure that the first chamber 100 can form the temperature required for the processing process of the wafer waiting to be processed. At the same time, the temperature control fluid enters the first cavity A through the temperature control fluid inlet 310, and the temperature control fluid transfers heat to the second chamber 200, so that the second chamber 200 also forms a processing technology for wafers waiting to be processed. The required temperature environment, therefore, the accommodation space is made up of the interior space of the first chamber 100 and the interior space of the second chamber 200, so that the accommodation space can form the ambient temperature required for the processing technology of the wafer waiting for the workpiece, Moreover, the first chamber 100 is at least partially located in the heating space, the second chamber 200 is surrounded by the third chamber 300 , and the temperature control fluid will fully contact the second chamber 200 without being affected by the second chamber 200 The restriction of the external shape makes it difficult for the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200 to form heat exchange with the external environment, and thus makes it difficult for the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200 to have cold spots.
本申请实施例公开的半导体工艺设备通过对相关技术中的半导体工艺设备进行改造,使得所公开的半导体工艺设备包括第三腔室300,第三腔室300环绕第二腔室200设置,且二者之间形成第一空腔A,同时,第三腔室300开设有控温流体进口310和控温流体出口320,控温流体从控温流体进口310进入第一空腔A,控温流体将自身的热量传递至第二腔室200中,然后,控温流体再从控温流体出口320流出,在此过程中,第一空腔A中的控温流体能够与第二腔室200接触,从而使得控温流体的热量能够传递至第二腔室200,进而避免第二腔室200出现冷点,这与现有技术中使用带状加热器贴附腔室的外露部分相比,控温流体对第二腔室200的形状没有限制,可以保证良好的传热效果,从而能够调节第二腔室200的温度,为第二腔室200及其与第一腔室100的连接处提供良好的保温效果,避免出现冷点,从而避免晶片等待加工件的加工工艺中出现冷凝的副产品,以及保证第一腔室100的温度能够满足晶片等待加工件的加工工艺的温度需求,进而保证半导体工艺设备的工艺效果。The semiconductor process equipment disclosed in the embodiment of the present application is modified by the semiconductor process equipment in the related art, so that the disclosed semiconductor process equipment includes a third chamber 300, and the third chamber 300 is arranged around the second chamber 200, and the two The first cavity A is formed between them. At the same time, the third chamber 300 is provided with a temperature control fluid inlet 310 and a temperature control fluid outlet 320. The temperature control fluid enters the first cavity A from the temperature control fluid inlet 310, and the temperature control fluid Transfer its own heat to the second chamber 200, and then, the temperature control fluid flows out from the temperature control fluid outlet 320, during this process, the temperature control fluid in the first cavity A can contact the second chamber 200 , so that the heat of the temperature control fluid can be transferred to the second chamber 200, thereby avoiding cold spots in the second chamber 200. The warm fluid has no restriction on the shape of the second chamber 200, which can ensure a good heat transfer effect, so that the temperature of the second chamber 200 can be adjusted, and the connection between the second chamber 200 and the first chamber 100 can be provided. Good heat preservation effect, avoiding cold spots, thereby avoiding condensation by-products in the processing technology of wafers waiting for workpieces, and ensuring that the temperature of the first chamber 100 can meet the temperature requirements of the processing technology of wafers waiting for workpieces, thereby ensuring semiconductor Process effect of process equipment.
在本申请实施例中,半导体工艺设备还可以包括密封门600,具体地,第二腔室200远离第一腔室100的一端可以开设有端口210,其中,端口210可以与第二腔室200的内部连通,密封门600可以设于第二腔室200上用以 开闭端口210,当密封门600与端口210处于打开状态时,晶片等待加工件可以穿过端口210而放置在容纳空间中;当密封门600与端口210处于关闭状态时,密封门600能够防止第二腔室200的热量不会散失,从而保证第二腔室200内的温度满足晶片等待加工件的加工工艺的温度需求。In the embodiment of the present application, the semiconductor process equipment may further include a hermetic door 600. Specifically, the end of the second chamber 200 away from the first chamber 100 may be provided with a port 210, wherein the port 210 may be connected to the second chamber 200. The interior of the chamber is connected, and the airtight door 600 can be arranged on the second chamber 200 to open and close the port 210. When the airtight door 600 and the port 210 are in an open state, the wafer waiting to be processed can pass through the port 210 and be placed in the accommodation space ; When the airtight door 600 and the port 210 are in the closed state, the airtight door 600 can prevent the heat of the second chamber 200 from dissipating, thereby ensuring that the temperature in the second chamber 200 meets the temperature requirements of the processing technology of the wafer waiting for the workpiece .
第三腔室300可以开设有避让孔,密封门600可以在关闭端口时位于避让孔的边缘围绕的空间中,并且,半导体工艺设备还可以包括驱动机构,驱动机构与密封门600可以相连,驱动机构能够驱动密封门600靠近或者远离第二腔室200,从而实现密封门600的自动开闭第二腔室200,而且密封门600也可以承载晶片等待加工件,从而使得晶片等待加工件能够进入容纳空间。The third chamber 300 can be provided with an avoidance hole, and the airtight door 600 can be located in the space surrounded by the edge of the avoidance hole when the port is closed, and the semiconductor process equipment can also include a driving mechanism, and the driving mechanism can be connected with the airtight door 600 to drive The mechanism can drive the airtight door 600 close to or away from the second chamber 200, thereby realizing the automatic opening and closing of the second chamber 200 of the airtight door 600, and the airtight door 600 can also carry wafers waiting to be processed, so that the wafers waiting to be processed can enter Accommodate space.
在本申请实施例中,为了方便调节控温流体的流量,在一种可选的方案中,半导体工艺设备还可以包括流体输送装置400,具体地,流体输送装置400可以包括流量控制模组410和输出管420,流量控制模组410可以为手动阀、电磁阀和流量控制阀等,对此本申请不作限制。流量控制模组410可以设置于输出管420上,输出管420的一端可以与控温流体进口310相连,输出管420的另一端用于与控温流体供应源(用于提供控温流体)相连,流量控制模组410能够控制输出管420的开启状态和关闭状态,从而使得流量控制模组410能够间接控制控温流体能否流动至第一空腔A中。In the embodiment of the present application, in order to facilitate the adjustment of the flow rate of the temperature control fluid, in an optional solution, the semiconductor process equipment may also include a fluid delivery device 400, specifically, the fluid delivery device 400 may include a flow control module 410 And the output pipe 420, the flow control module 410 can be a manual valve, a solenoid valve, a flow control valve, etc., which is not limited in this application. The flow control module 410 can be arranged on the output pipe 420, one end of the output pipe 420 can be connected to the temperature control fluid inlet 310, and the other end of the output pipe 420 can be used to connect with the temperature control fluid supply source (for providing temperature control fluid) , the flow control module 410 can control the open state and closed state of the output pipe 420 , so that the flow control module 410 can indirectly control whether the temperature control fluid can flow into the first cavity A.
在流体输送装置400的使用过程中,由于不同的晶片等待加工件的加工工艺所需的环境温度不同,半导体工艺设备需要调整温度来适配晶片等待加工件的加工工艺,具体地,流量控制模组410调整控温流体进入第一空腔A的流量,通过在第一空腔A中不同的控温流体量下,工作人员检测第二腔室200的温度变化,从而可以确定改善第二腔室200的温度均匀性的气体流量,进而能够适配不同的晶片等待加工件的加工工艺。During the use of the fluid delivery device 400, due to the different ambient temperatures required for the processing technology of different wafers to be processed, the semiconductor process equipment needs to adjust the temperature to adapt to the processing technology of the wafers to be processed. Specifically, the flow control module The group 410 adjusts the flow rate of the temperature control fluid into the first cavity A. Under different amounts of the temperature control fluid in the first cavity A, the staff detects the temperature change of the second chamber 200, so that the improvement of the second cavity can be determined. The temperature uniformity of the gas flow in the chamber 200 can further adapt to the processing technology of different wafers to be processed.
在进一步的技术方案中,半导体加工设备还可以包括流体加热装置710, 具体地,流体加热装置710可以与流体输送装置400相连,流体加热装置710可以用于调节控温流体的温度,其中,流体加热装置710将控温流体加热,然后,流体加热装置710将加热后的控温流体传递至流体输送装置400,从而使得控温流体在进入第一空腔A之前,控温流体的温度能够满足第二腔室200的需求。In a further technical solution, the semiconductor processing equipment can also include a fluid heating device 710, specifically, the fluid heating device 710 can be connected with the fluid delivery device 400, and the fluid heating device 710 can be used to adjust the temperature of the temperature control fluid, wherein the fluid The heating device 710 heats the temperature control fluid, and then the fluid heating device 710 transfers the heated temperature control fluid to the fluid delivery device 400, so that before the temperature control fluid enters the first cavity A, the temperature of the temperature control fluid can satisfy requirements of the second chamber 200 .
在本申请实施例中,为了实现半导体工艺设备能够更精确地调控容纳空间内的温度,在一种可选的方案中,半导体工艺设备还可以包括温度传感器720和第一控制器,具体地,密封门600可以与避让孔的内壁之间形成间隙B,温度传感器720设置在端口210所在的端面上,且位于间隙B中,温度传感器720用于检测第二腔室200的实际温度,从而有利于工作人员观察记录。In the embodiment of the present application, in order to realize that the semiconductor process equipment can more accurately regulate the temperature in the containing space, in an optional solution, the semiconductor process equipment may further include a temperature sensor 720 and a first controller, specifically, A gap B can be formed between the airtight door 600 and the inner wall of the avoidance hole, and the temperature sensor 720 is arranged on the end face where the port 210 is located, and is located in the gap B. The temperature sensor 720 is used to detect the actual temperature of the second chamber 200, so that there is It is beneficial for staff to observe and record.
在具体的检测过程中,温度传感器720用于检测端口210所在端面的实际温度,即间隙B处的实际温度。由于该间隙B外露,因此间隙B处的实际温度是第二腔室200的最低温度。从而保证第二腔室200的最低温度高于晶片等待加工件的加工工艺中的副产物的冷凝温度。另外,将温度传感器720安装在间隙B中,能够充分利用半导体工艺设备的装配间隙,从而有利于结构更加紧凑,也方便在检修过程中对温度传感器720的拆装。In a specific detection process, the temperature sensor 720 is used to detect the actual temperature of the end surface where the port 210 is located, that is, the actual temperature at the gap B. Since the gap B is exposed, the actual temperature at the gap B is the lowest temperature of the second chamber 200 . Therefore, it is ensured that the minimum temperature of the second chamber 200 is higher than the condensation temperature of the by-products in the processing process of the wafer waiting to be processed. In addition, installing the temperature sensor 720 in the gap B can make full use of the assembly gap of the semiconductor process equipment, which is beneficial to a more compact structure and facilitates disassembly and assembly of the temperature sensor 720 during maintenance.
同时,温度传感器可以将实际温度向第一控制器发送;第一控制器可以用以调节控制控温流体的温度,具体地,第一控制器可以与流体加热装置710电连接,在实际温度偏离预设温度的情况下,第一控制器控制流体加热装置710以提高或者降低控温流体的温度,其中,预设温度为晶片等待加工件的加工工艺所需的温度,若温度传感器720检测的实际温度低于晶片等待加工件的加工工艺所需的温度时,则第一控制器控制流体加热装置710提高控温流体进入第一空腔A前的温度,相反,若温度传感器720检测的实际温度高于晶片等待加工件的加工工艺所需的温度时,则第一控制器控制流体加热装 置710降低控温流体进入第一空腔A前的温度。At the same time, the temperature sensor can send the actual temperature to the first controller; the first controller can be used to adjust and control the temperature of the temperature control fluid, specifically, the first controller can be electrically connected with the fluid heating device 710, and when the actual temperature deviates from In the case of a preset temperature, the first controller controls the fluid heating device 710 to increase or decrease the temperature of the temperature control fluid, wherein the preset temperature is the temperature required by the processing technology of the wafer waiting for the workpiece, if the temperature sensor 720 detects When the actual temperature is lower than the temperature required by the processing technology of the wafer waiting to be processed, the first controller controls the fluid heating device 710 to increase the temperature of the temperature control fluid before entering the first cavity A; on the contrary, if the actual temperature detected by the temperature sensor 720 When the temperature is higher than the temperature required by the processing process of the wafer waiting to be processed, the first controller controls the fluid heating device 710 to reduce the temperature of the temperature control fluid before entering the first cavity A.
在本申请实施例中,半导体工艺设备还可以包括压力检测模组900和第二控制器,具体地,压力检测模组900可以设置于测压管道910上,测压管道910的一端可以与第一空腔A连通,控温流体会流动至测压管道910处,从而方便压力检测模组900检测。压力检测模组900可以用于检测第一空腔A的实际压力,第二控制器与流量控制模组410电连接,其中,半导体工艺设备需要提前设定预设压力,预设压力可以为第一空腔A的安全压力的最大值,在实际压力大于预设压力的情况下,第二控制器控制流量控制模组410关闭或者控制流量控制模组410减小控温流体的流量,从而避免实际压力过大而导致晶片等待加工件的加工受到影响,进而避免造成晶片等待加工件的报废。In the embodiment of the present application, the semiconductor process equipment may further include a pressure detection module 900 and a second controller. Specifically, the pressure detection module 900 may be arranged on the pressure measurement pipeline 910, and one end of the pressure measurement pipeline 910 may be connected to the second controller. A cavity A is connected, and the temperature control fluid will flow to the pressure measurement pipeline 910 , so as to facilitate detection by the pressure detection module 900 . The pressure detection module 900 can be used to detect the actual pressure of the first cavity A, and the second controller is electrically connected to the flow control module 410, wherein the semiconductor process equipment needs to set a preset pressure in advance, and the preset pressure can be the first A maximum safe pressure of the cavity A, when the actual pressure is greater than the preset pressure, the second controller controls the flow control module 410 to close or controls the flow control module 410 to reduce the flow of the temperature control fluid, thereby avoiding The actual pressure is too high, so that the processing of the wafers waiting to be processed is affected, thereby avoiding the scrapping of the wafers waiting to be processed.
在半导体工艺设备工作过程中,半导体工艺设备通过压力检测模组900来实现检测第一空腔A内的实际压力,当第一腔室100与第二腔室200的连接位置出现松动时,压力检测计920可检测到第一空腔A内的实际压力出现变化,在实际压力大于预设压力的情况下,第二控制器控制流量控制模组410关闭。当然,若在第一腔室100出现微漏,且实际压力小于预设压力的情况下,则可依然继续进行工艺,以免造成晶片等待加工件的报废。需要说明的是,泄露至第二腔室200的气体也会随着控温气流排出,不会对其他器件造成影响,也不会导致安全事故。During the working process of the semiconductor process equipment, the semiconductor process equipment uses the pressure detection module 900 to detect the actual pressure in the first cavity A. When the connection between the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200 becomes loose, the pressure The detector 920 can detect the change of the actual pressure in the first cavity A, and when the actual pressure is greater than the preset pressure, the second controller controls the flow control module 410 to close. Of course, if there is a slight leak in the first chamber 100 and the actual pressure is lower than the preset pressure, the process can still be continued, so as not to cause scrapping of wafers waiting to be processed. It should be noted that the gas leaked into the second chamber 200 will also be discharged along with the temperature-controlled airflow, which will not affect other devices or cause safety accidents.
在本申请实施例中,为了提高第一腔室100与第二腔室200相连的牢固性,在一种可选的方案中,第一腔室100可以设置有第一法兰110,第二腔室200可以设置有第二法兰220,具体地,第一法兰110和第二法兰220可以固定连接,其中,第一法兰110和第二法兰220可以通过粘接、焊接等方式实现固定连接。在一种可选的方式中,第一法兰110可以开设有多个第一通孔,第二法兰220可以开设有多个第二通孔,多个第一通孔可以与多个第 二通孔一一对应相对,第一法兰110还可以包括多个螺钉和多个螺母,多个螺钉一一对应穿过多个第一通孔和多个第二通孔,并且多个螺钉与多个螺母一一对应螺纹配合。上述结构能够提高第一腔室100与第二腔室200相连的牢固性。In the embodiment of the present application, in order to improve the firmness of the connection between the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200, in an optional solution, the first chamber 100 may be provided with a first flange 110, and the second The chamber 200 can be provided with a second flange 220, specifically, the first flange 110 and the second flange 220 can be fixedly connected, wherein the first flange 110 and the second flange 220 can be bonded, welded, etc. way to achieve a fixed connection. In an optional manner, the first flange 110 may be provided with a plurality of first through holes, the second flange 220 may be provided with a plurality of second through holes, and the plurality of first through holes may be connected with the plurality of first through holes. The two through holes are in one-to-one correspondence, and the first flange 110 may also include a plurality of screws and a plurality of nuts, and the plurality of screws pass through the plurality of first through holes and the plurality of second through holes in one-to-one correspondence, and the plurality of screws pass through the plurality of first through holes and the plurality of second through holes. It is matched with multiple nuts one by one. The above structure can improve the firmness of the connection between the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200 .
在本申请实施例中,第一法兰110的直径可以小于第二法兰220的直径,具体地,第二法兰220的边缘部分相对于第一法兰110的外周面凸出,第一腔室100还可以包括压环120,压环120与第二法兰220的边缘部分抵接,压环120还开设有第一容纳槽,第三腔室300可以位于第一容纳槽内,并与第二法兰220的外周面之间形成第二空腔C,第二空腔C与第一空腔A连通;压环120还可以开设有第二容纳槽,第一法兰110至少部分位于第二容纳槽中,从而避免压环120与半导体工艺设备的其他部件发生干涉,同时,压环120还能够为第一法兰110提供防护,而且压环120的重力能够对第一法兰110提供压紧力,从而提高第一腔室100第二腔室200相连的密封性。In the embodiment of the present application, the diameter of the first flange 110 may be smaller than the diameter of the second flange 220, specifically, the edge portion of the second flange 220 protrudes relative to the outer peripheral surface of the first flange 110, and the first The chamber 100 may further include a pressure ring 120, the pressure ring 120 abuts against the edge portion of the second flange 220, the pressure ring 120 is also provided with a first accommodation groove, the third chamber 300 may be located in the first accommodation groove, and A second cavity C is formed between the outer peripheral surface of the second flange 220, and the second cavity C communicates with the first cavity A; the pressure ring 120 can also be provided with a second receiving groove, and the first flange 110 is at least partially Located in the second receiving groove, so as to avoid interference between the pressure ring 120 and other parts of the semiconductor process equipment, at the same time, the pressure ring 120 can also provide protection for the first flange 110, and the gravity of the pressure ring 120 can support the first flange. 110 provides a pressing force, thereby improving the sealing performance of the connection between the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200 .
其中,第三腔室300的一端可以与第一容纳槽的内壁相连,第三腔室300、第二法兰220和第一容纳槽能够围成第二空腔C,从而使得控温流体可以直接将热量传递至第一腔室100和第二腔室200之间的连接位置处,从而进一步避免第一腔室100和第二腔室200的连接处出现冷点,进而进一步地提升半导体工艺设备的工艺效果。Wherein, one end of the third chamber 300 can be connected to the inner wall of the first containing tank, and the third chamber 300, the second flange 220 and the first containing tank can form a second cavity C, so that the temperature control fluid can The heat is directly transferred to the connection position between the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200, thereby further avoiding cold spots at the connection between the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200, thereby further improving the semiconductor process The technological effect of the equipment.
在进一步的技术方案中,第二法兰220上可以设置有第三容纳槽,具体地,该第三容纳槽内可以设置有密封圈221,密封圈221可以弹性夹紧在第一法兰110和第二法兰220之间,且密封圈221与第一法兰110密封配合。上述结构能够提高第一腔室100第二腔室200相连的密封性,从而避免第一腔室100和第二腔室200在进行晶片等待加工件的加工工艺时出现气体泄露。In a further technical solution, a third receiving groove may be provided on the second flange 220, specifically, a sealing ring 221 may be provided in the third receiving groove, and the sealing ring 221 may be elastically clamped on the first flange 110. and the second flange 220 , and the sealing ring 221 is in sealing fit with the first flange 110 . The above structure can improve the sealing performance of the connection between the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200 , so as to avoid gas leakage when the first chamber 100 and the second chamber 200 are processing wafers to be processed.
在进一步的技术方案中,控温流体进口310可以与第二空腔C连通,控温流体出口320可以与第一空腔A连通,具体地,控温流体进口310和控温 流体出口320分别位于第二腔室200相背的两侧,从而使得控温流体在第一空腔A中的流动路径加长,进而可以充分地在第一空腔A和第二空腔C中进行导热,从而使得第二腔室200、第一法兰110和第二法兰220均能得到保温效果。In a further technical solution, the temperature control fluid inlet 310 can communicate with the second cavity C, and the temperature control fluid outlet 320 can communicate with the first cavity A, specifically, the temperature control fluid inlet 310 and the temperature control fluid outlet 320 are respectively Located on opposite sides of the second chamber 200, so that the flow path of the temperature control fluid in the first cavity A is lengthened, and then the heat can be fully conducted in the first cavity A and the second cavity C, thereby In this way, the second chamber 200 , the first flange 110 and the second flange 220 can all obtain heat preservation effect.
在本申请实施例中,半导体工艺设备还可以包括隔热层800,具体地,隔热层800可以贴设在第三腔室300的内壁上,隔热层800具有不导热的性能,可以保证控温流体的热量只传递至第二腔室200处,而不会传递至第三腔室300的内壁上,一方面可以降低第三腔室300的外部温度,另一方面可以防止控温流体的热量流失,进而提高对第二腔室200的保温效果。In the embodiment of the present application, the semiconductor process equipment may further include a heat insulating layer 800. Specifically, the heat insulating layer 800 may be attached to the inner wall of the third chamber 300. The heat insulating layer 800 has the performance of non-heat conduction, which can ensure The heat of the temperature control fluid is only transferred to the second chamber 200, but not to the inner wall of the third chamber 300. On the one hand, it can reduce the external temperature of the third chamber 300, and on the other hand, it can prevent the temperature control fluid from heat loss, thereby improving the heat preservation effect of the second chamber 200 .
本申请上文实施例中重点描述的是各个实施例之间的不同,各个实施例之间不同的优化特征只要不矛盾,均可以组合形成更优的实施例,考虑到行文简洁,在此则不再赘述。The above-mentioned embodiments of this application focus on the differences between the various embodiments. As long as the different optimization features of the various embodiments are not contradictory, they can be combined to form a better embodiment. Considering the simplicity of the text, here No longer.
以上所述仅为本申请的实施例而已,并不用于限制本申请。对于本领域技术人员来说,本申请可以有各种更改和变化。凡在本申请的精神和原理之内所作的任何修改、等同替换、改进等,均应包含在本申请的权利要求范围之内。The above descriptions are only examples of the present application, and are not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and changes may occur in this application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included within the scope of the claims of the present application.

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  1. 一种半导体工艺设备,其特征在于,包括第一腔室、第二腔室和第三腔室,其中:A semiconductor process equipment, characterized by comprising a first chamber, a second chamber and a third chamber, wherein:
    所述第一腔室和所述第二腔室对接且连通设置;第三腔室环绕所述第二腔室设置,且二者之间形成第一空腔,所述第三腔室开设有控温流体进口和控温流体出口,所述第一空腔用于供控温流体流动以调节所述第二腔室的温度。The first chamber and the second chamber are butted and connected; the third chamber is arranged around the second chamber, and a first cavity is formed between the two, and the third chamber is opened with A temperature control fluid inlet and a temperature control fluid outlet, the first cavity is used for the flow of the temperature control fluid to adjust the temperature of the second chamber.
  2. 根据权利要求1所述的半导体工艺设备,其特征在于,所述半导体工艺设备还包括流体输送装置,所述流体输送装置包括流量控制模组和输出管,所述流量控制模组设置于所述输出管上,所述输出管的一端与所述控温流体进口相连,所述输出管的另一端用于与控温流体供应源相连。The semiconductor process equipment according to claim 1, wherein the semiconductor process equipment further comprises a fluid delivery device, the fluid delivery device includes a flow control module and an output pipe, and the flow control module is arranged on the On the output pipe, one end of the output pipe is connected to the temperature control fluid inlet, and the other end of the output pipe is used to connect with the temperature control fluid supply source.
  3. 根据权利要求2所述的半导体工艺设备,其特征在于,所述半导体工艺设备还包括流体加热装置,所述流体加热装置与所述流体输送装置相连,所述流体加热装置用于调节所述控温流体的温度。The semiconductor process equipment according to claim 2, wherein the semiconductor process equipment further comprises a fluid heating device, the fluid heating device is connected to the fluid delivery device, and the fluid heating device is used to adjust the control temperature of warm fluid.
  4. 根据权利要求3所述的半导体工艺设备,其特征在于,所述半导体工艺设备还包括温度传感器和第一控制器;The semiconductor process equipment according to claim 3, wherein the semiconductor process equipment further comprises a temperature sensor and a first controller;
    所述温度传感器用于检测所述第二腔室的实际温度,并将所述实际温度向所述第一控制器发送;The temperature sensor is used to detect the actual temperature of the second chamber, and send the actual temperature to the first controller;
    所述第一控制器与所述流体加热装置电连接,在所述实际温度偏离预设温度的情况下,所述第一控制器控制所述流体加热装置提高或者降低所述控温流体的温度。The first controller is electrically connected to the fluid heating device, and when the actual temperature deviates from a preset temperature, the first controller controls the fluid heating device to increase or decrease the temperature of the temperature control fluid .
  5. 根据权利要求2所述的半导体工艺设备,其特征在于,所述半导体 工艺设备还包括测压管道、压力检测模组和第二控制器,其中,所述测压管道的一端与所述第一空腔连通;所述压力检测模组设置于所述测压管道上;The semiconductor process equipment according to claim 2, wherein the semiconductor process equipment further comprises a pressure measuring pipeline, a pressure detection module and a second controller, wherein one end of the pressure measuring pipeline is connected to the first The cavity is connected; the pressure detection module is arranged on the pressure measurement pipeline;
    所述压力检测模组用于通过所述测压管道检测所述第一空腔的实际压力,并将所述实际压力向所述第二控制器发送;The pressure detection module is used to detect the actual pressure of the first cavity through the pressure measuring pipeline, and send the actual pressure to the second controller;
    所述第二控制器与所述流量控制模组电连接,在所述实际压力大于预设压力的情况下,所述第二控制器控制所述流量控制模组关闭或者控制所述流量控制模组减小所述控温流体的流量。The second controller is electrically connected to the flow control module, and when the actual pressure is greater than the preset pressure, the second controller controls the flow control module to close or controls the flow control module to set to reduce the flow rate of the temperature control fluid.
  6. 根据权利要求4所述的半导体工艺设备,其特征在于,所述半导体工艺设备还包括密封门,所述第二腔室远离所述第一腔室的一端开设有端口,所述端口与所述第二腔室的内部连通,所述密封门设于所述第二腔室上用以开闭所述端口,所述第三腔室开设有避让孔,所述密封门在关闭所述端口时位于所述避让孔中;The semiconductor process equipment according to claim 4, wherein the semiconductor process equipment further comprises a hermetic door, and a port is opened at the end of the second chamber away from the first chamber, and the port is connected to the The interior of the second chamber is connected, the airtight door is arranged on the second chamber to open and close the port, the third chamber is provided with an avoidance hole, and the airtight door is used to close the port Located in the avoidance hole;
    所述密封门与所述避让孔的内壁之间形成间隙,所述温度传感器设置在所述端口所在的端面上,且位于所述间隙中。A gap is formed between the airtight door and the inner wall of the avoidance hole, and the temperature sensor is arranged on the end surface where the port is located, and is located in the gap.
  7. 根据权利要求1所述的半导体工艺设备,其特征在于,所述第一腔室设置有第一法兰,所述第二腔室设置有第二法兰,所述第一法兰和所述第二法兰固定连接。The semiconductor process equipment according to claim 1, wherein the first chamber is provided with a first flange, the second chamber is provided with a second flange, and the first flange and the The second flange is fixedly connected.
  8. 根据权利要求7所述的半导体工艺设备,其特征在于,所述第二法兰的边缘部分相对于所述第一法兰的外周面凸出,所述第一腔室还包括压环,所述压环与所述第二法兰的边缘部分抵接,所述压环开设有第一容纳槽,所述第三腔室位于所述第一容纳槽内,并与所述第二法兰的外周面之间形成第二空腔,所述第二空腔与所述第一空腔连通;所述压环还开设有第二容纳槽,所述第一法兰至少部分位于所述第二容纳槽中。The semiconductor process equipment according to claim 7, wherein the edge portion of the second flange protrudes relative to the outer peripheral surface of the first flange, and the first chamber further includes a pressure ring, so The pressure ring abuts against the edge portion of the second flange, the pressure ring is provided with a first accommodation groove, the third chamber is located in the first accommodation groove, and is connected to the second flange A second cavity is formed between the outer peripheral surfaces of the second cavity, and the second cavity communicates with the first cavity; the pressure ring is also provided with a second receiving groove, and the first flange is at least partially located on the first cavity. Two storage slots.
  9. 根据权利要求8所述的半导体工艺设备,其特征在于,所述控温流体进口与所述第二空腔连通,所述控温流体出口与所述第一空腔连通,所述控温流体进口和所述控温流体出口分别位于所述第二腔室相背的两侧。The semiconductor process equipment according to claim 8, wherein the temperature control fluid inlet communicates with the second cavity, the temperature control fluid outlet communicates with the first cavity, and the temperature control fluid The inlet and the outlet of the temperature control fluid are respectively located on opposite sides of the second chamber.
  10. 根据权利要求1-9中任意一项所述的半导体工艺设备,其特征在于,所述半导体工艺设备还包括隔热层,所述隔热层贴设在所述第三腔室的内壁上。The semiconductor process equipment according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that the semiconductor process equipment further comprises a heat insulation layer, and the heat insulation layer is attached on the inner wall of the third chamber.
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