Flanged optical endpoint detection windows and CMP polishing pads containing them

The present invention provides a chemical mechanical (CMP) polishing pad with a top surface, one or more apertures adapted to receive an endpoint detection window, an underside having a recessed portion and having one or more flanged endpoint detection windows (windows), each window having a flange...

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Main Authors Pisklak, Stephen G, Hendron, Jeffrey James
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 25.02.2020
Subjects
DRESSING OR CONDITIONING OF ABRADING SURFACES
FEEDING OF GRINDING, POLISHING, OR LAPPING AGENTS
GRINDING
MACHINES, DEVICES, OR PROCESSES FOR GRINDING OR POLISHING
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
POLISHING
TOOLS FOR GRINDING, BUFFING, OR SHARPENING
TRANSPORTING
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Summary:The present invention provides a chemical mechanical (CMP) polishing pad with a top surface, one or more apertures adapted to receive an endpoint detection window, an underside having a recessed portion and having one or more flanged endpoint detection windows (windows), each window having a flange adapted to fit snugly into the recessed portion of the underside of the polishing layer, the flange having a thickness slightly less than the depth of the recessed portion of the polishing layer (to allow for adhesive), having a detection area that fits snugly into an aperture in the polishing layer so that its top surface that lies substantially flush with the top surface of the polishing layer.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201715705561