Applied Materials, Inc.
Substrate support plate with improved lift pin sealing

Abstract:

Embodiments of lift pin assemblies and substrate supports having such lift pin assemblies are provided herein. In some embodiments, a lift pin assembly includes a body with a first end including a flange and an opposing second end; a bore through the body from the first end to the second end; a profile on an outer surface proximate a second end; and a collar, wherein the profile is configured to removably lock the collar onto the second end.