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Method and apparatus for plasma etching

US10096453B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2016
Grant dateOct 9, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/334
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A plasma etching apparatus includes an etching chamber and at least one processor. The etching chamber is configured to support a target therein. The at least one processor is configured to: determine a process condition for plasma etching the target before execution of a plasma etching process; and control an aspect of the chamber according to the process condition. The process condition includes a unit etching time over which the plasma etching process is to be continuously performed.

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