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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 23, 2024
Filed:
Jun. 03, 2019
Tokyo Electron Limited, Tokyo, JP;
Tokyo Electron Limited, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An electrostatic chuck according to an exemplary embodiment includes a first region and a second region. The first region has a first upper surface. The first region is configured to hold a substrate disposed on the first upper surface. The second region has a second upper surface. The second region extends in a circumferential direction to surround the first region. The second region is configured to support a focus ring mounted on the second upper surface. The first upper surface and the second upper surface extend along a single flat surface. The first region and the second region provide a space therebetween to separate the first upper surface and the second upper surface from each other.