Patents Assigned to Ligadp Co., Ltd.
  • Patent number: 9165808
    Abstract: The present invention provides a metal organic chemical vapor deposition device and a temperature control method therefor. The device comprises: a chamber; a susceptor which is installed inside the chamber to allow rotation therein, wherein at least one substrate is settled thereon; a plurality of heaters which heat the susceptor, wherein the temperature is independently controlled; a gas sprayer which is positioned in the upper part of the susceptor, and sprays gases of group III and V toward the susceptor; a plurality of temperature detection sensors which are positioned in the upper part of the susceptor, and measure the temperature of heating regions heated by each heater; and a controller which retains temperature setting values necessary for the heating regions, and controls the temperature of the heating regions by comparing sensing temperature values detected by each temperature detection sensor with the setting values necessary for the heating regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: LIGADP CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Sung Jae Hong
  • Patent number: 9070726
    Abstract: A temperature control method of a chemical vapor deposition device including: a chamber; a susceptor positioned on the inner side of the chamber allowing rotation therein, a wafer stacked on an upper side; a gas supplier disposed on the inner side of the chamber, and sprays gas toward the wafer; a heater disposed on the inner side of the susceptor, and heats the wafer; and a temperature sensor positioned in the chamber, and measures the temperature. The temperature control method includes: (a) calculating the temperature distribution of the susceptor based on a measured value of the temperature sensor, and dividing a section with relatively high temperature as a susceptor section and a section with relatively low temperature as a wafer section from the temperature distribution; and (b) controlling the heater by comparing a reference temperature with the temperature of a selected position of the susceptor section or the wafer section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: LIGADP CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Sung Jae Hong
  • Patent number: 8876974
    Abstract: A chemical vapor deposition apparatus is equipped to control the width of a gas discharge path between a susceptor and an inner surface of a chamber without having to resort to redesign and remanufacturing of the apparatus. The chemical vapor deposition apparatus includes: a chamber; a susceptor positioned inside the chamber and on which a substrate can be loaded; a shower head injecting a processing gas toward the substrate; and a guide unit detachably installed inside the chamber to guide the processing gas such that the processing gas injected from the shower head is discharged through a chamber hole formed in the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: LIGADP Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Myung Woo Han
  • Patent number: 8808454
    Abstract: A gas injection unit allows uniform cooling thereof via smooth flow of coolant and can be easily manufactured. The gas injection unit for a chemical vapor deposition apparatus includes, inter alia: a gas distribution housing; a cooling housing positioned between the gas distribution housing and a processing chamber where a deposition process is performed, and formed with a coolant inlet through which coolant is introduced, and a coolant outlet through which the coolant is discharged; a processing gas pipe of which one end is opened to the gas distribution housing and the other end is opened to the processing chamber, the processing gas pipe penetrating the cooling housing; and a first wall part positioned inside the cooling housing such that an inside of the cooling housing is partitioned into a central path and a peripheral path, and formed with a penetration hole such that the central path communicates with the peripheral path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: LIGADP Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jae Moo Lee
  • Patent number: 8703614
    Abstract: A metal organic chemical vapor deposition apparatus includes reaction chambers in which nitride layers is deposited on a substrate using a group III-V material, a buffer chamber connected to the reaction chambers and in which a transfer robot is disposed to transfer the substrate into the reaction chambers, a gas supply device configured to selectively supply one or more of hydrogen, nitrogen, and ammonia gases into the buffer chamber so that when the buffer chamber communicates with one of the reaction chambers, the buffer chamber has the same atmosphere as an atmosphere of the reaction chamber, and a heater disposed in the buffer chamber. Nitride layers are deposited on a substrate in the reaction chambers, and the temperature and gas atmosphere of the buffer chamber are adjusted such that when the substrate is transferred, epitaxial layers formed on the substrate can be stably maintained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: LIGADP Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Joo Jin
  • Patent number: 8481102
    Abstract: Provided is a method in which a difference between a surface temperature of a susceptor and a surface temperature of a substrate is accurately grasped without using a complicated high-priced equipment. A temperature control method for a chemical vapor deposition apparatus includes detecting a rotation state of a susceptor on which a substrate is accumulated on a top surface thereof, measuring a temperature of the top surface of the susceptor, calculating a temperature distribution of the top surface of the susceptor, based on the detected rotation state and the measured temperature, and controlling the temperature of the top surface of the susceptor, based on the calculated temperature distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: LIGADP Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung Jae Hong, Hong Won Lee, Seok Man Han, Joo Jin
  • Publication number: 20130109161
    Abstract: A metal organic chemical vapor deposition apparatus includes reaction chambers in which nitride layers is deposited on a substrate using a group III-V material, a buffer chamber connected to the reaction chambers and in which a transfer robot is disposed to transfer the substrate into the reaction chambers, a gas supply device configured to selectively supply one or more of hydrogen, nitrogen, and ammonia gases into the buffer chamber so that when the buffer chamber communicates with one of the reaction chambers, the buffer chamber has the same atmosphere as an atmosphere of the reaction chamber, and a heater disposed in the buffer chamber. Nitride layers are deposited on a substrate in the reaction chambers, and the temperature and gas atmosphere of the buffer chamber are adjusted such that when the substrate is transferred, epitaxial layers formed on the substrate can be stably maintained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: LIGADP CO., LTD.
    Inventor: LIGADP CO., LTD.
  • Patent number: 8333840
    Abstract: A metal organic chemical vapor deposition apparatus includes reaction chambers in which nitride layers is deposited on a substrate using a group III-V material, a buffer chamber connected to the reaction chambers and in which a transfer robot is disposed to transfer the substrate into the reaction chambers, a gas supply device configured to selectively supply one or more of hydrogen, nitrogen, and ammonia gases into the buffer chamber so that when the buffer chamber communicates with one of the reaction chambers, the buffer chamber has the same atmosphere as an atmosphere of the reaction chamber, and a heater disposed in the buffer chamber. Nitride layers are deposited on a substrate in the reaction chambers, and the temperature and gas atmosphere of the buffer chamber are adjusted such that when the substrate is transferred, epitaxial layers formed on the substrate can be stably maintained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Ligadp Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jin Joo
  • Publication number: 20120216747
    Abstract: A method capable of perceiving a temperature difference between a susceptor surface and a wafer surface even without special complicated or high-priced equipment is needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: LIGADP CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Sung Jae Hong
  • Publication number: 20120221138
    Abstract: The present invention provides a metal organic chemical vapor deposition device and a temperature control method therefor. The device comprises: a chamber; a susceptor which is installed inside the chamber to allow rotation therein, wherein at least one substrate is settled thereon; a plurality of heaters which heat the susceptor, wherein the temperature is independently controlled; a gas sprayer which is positioned in the upper part of the susceptor, and sprays gases of group III and V toward the susceptor; a plurality of temperature detection sensors which are positioned in the upper part of the susceptor, and measure the temperature of heating regions heated by each heater; and a controller which retains temperature setting values necessary for the heating regions, and controls the temperature of the heating regions by comparing sensing temperature values detected by each temperature detection sensor with the setting values necessary for the heating regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: LIGADP CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Sung Jae Hong
  • Publication number: 20120221167
    Abstract: There is a need for a method capable of distinguishing even a temperature difference between a susceptor surface and a wafer surface, and controlling the temperature by reflecting the temperature difference. To accomplish such a purpose, the invention provides a temperature control method of a chemical vapor deposition device that comprises: a chamber; a susceptor which is positioned on the inner side of the chamber to allow rotation therein, wherein a wafer is stacked on an upper side; a gas supplier which is disposed on the inner side of the chamber, and sprays gas toward the wafer; a heater which is disposed on the inner side of the susceptor, and heats the wafer; and a temperature sensor which is positioned in the chamber, and measures the temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: LIGADP CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Sung Jae Hong
  • Publication number: 20110143016
    Abstract: Provided is a method in which a difference between a surface temperature of a susceptor and a surface temperature of a substrate is accurately grasped without using a complicated high-priced equipment. A temperature control method for a chemical vapor deposition apparatus includes detecting a rotation state of a susceptor on which a substrate is accumulated on a top surface thereof, measuring a temperature of the top surface of the susceptor, calculating a temperature distribution of the top surface of the susceptor, based on the detected rotation state and the measured temperature, and controlling the temperature of the top surface of the susceptor, based on the calculated temperature distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: LIGADP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sung Jae Hong, Hong Won Lee, Seok Man Han, Joo Jin
  • Publication number: 20110086496
    Abstract: A metal organic chemical vapor deposition apparatus includes reaction chambers in which nitride layers is deposited on a substrate using a group III-V material, a buffer chamber connected to the reaction chambers and in which a transfer robot is disposed to transfer the substrate into the reaction chambers, a gas supply device configured to selectively supply one or more of hydrogen, nitrogen, and ammonia gases into the buffer chamber so that when the buffer chamber communicates with one of the reaction chambers, the buffer chamber has the same atmosphere as an atmosphere of the reaction chamber, and a heater disposed in the buffer chamber. Nitride layers are deposited on a substrate in the reaction chambers, and the temperature and gas atmosphere of the buffer chamber are adjusted such that when the substrate is transferred, epitaxial layers formed on the substrate can be stably maintained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: LIGADP CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Joo Jin
  • Publication number: 20110041769
    Abstract: Provided are a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) apparatus and a substrate processing apparatus. The CVD apparatus includes a chamber defining a processing chamber for forming a thin film on a substrate, a shower head that discharges processing gas into the processing chamber, a lid for opening and closing the chamber, a hinge part that pivotably couples the lid to the chamber at one side of the lid, a clamping part is provided to press the other side of the lid to secure the lid to the chamber, and a control part adapted to raise or lower the one side of the lid when the clamping part is pressing the other side of the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: LIGADP CO., LTD
    Inventor: Jae Moo Lee
  • Publication number: 20110023782
    Abstract: A gas injection unit allows uniform cooling thereof via smooth flow of coolant and can be easily manufactured. The gas injection unit for a chemical vapor deposition apparatus includes, inter alia: a gas distribution housing; a cooling housing positioned between the gas distribution housing and a processing chamber where a deposition process is performed, and formed with a coolant inlet through which coolant is introduced, and a coolant outlet through which the coolant is discharged; a processing gas pipe of which one end is opened to the gas distribution housing and the other end is opened to the processing chamber, the processing gas pipe penetrating the cooling housing; and a first wall part positioned inside the cooling housing such that an inside of the cooling housing is partitioned into a central path and a peripheral path, and formed with a penetration hole such that the central path communicates with the peripheral path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: LIGADP CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Myung Woo Han
  • Publication number: 20110027480
    Abstract: A chemical vapor deposition apparatus is equipped to control the width of a gas discharge path between a susceptor and an inner surface of a chamber without having to resort to redesign and remanufacturing of the apparatus. The chemical vapor deposition apparatus includes: a chamber; a susceptor positioned inside the chamber and on which a substrate can be loaded; a shower head injecting a processing gas toward the substrate; and a guide unit detachably installed inside the chamber to guide the processing gas such that the processing gas injected from the shower head is discharged through a chamber hole formed in the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: LIGADP CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Myung Woo HAN