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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 12, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 03, 2011
Tsutomu Hiroki, Yamanashi, JP;
Tsutomu Hiroki, Yamanashi, JP;
TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A substrate processing system is provided with: a first transfer unit, which extends from a loader module to a first processing chamber for processing substrates, to transfer the substrates; and a second transfer unit, which is provided below or above the first transfer unit and extends from the loader module to a second processing chamber for processing substrates, to transfer the substrates. The first processing chamber and the second processing chamber do not overlap in the vertical direction, and are disposed at positions separated from each other in a plan view. At the same time, at least a part of the first transfer unit and at least a part of the second transfer unit overlap each other in the vertical direction.