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Method for controlling semiconductor deposition operation

US10113228B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2014
Grant dateOct 30, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/2855
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a method for controlling a semiconductor deposition operation. The method includes (i) identifying a first target lifetime in a physical vapor deposition (PVD) system; (ii) inputting the first target lifetime into a processor; (iii) outputting, by the processor, a plurality of first operation parameters according to a plurality of compensation curves; and (iv) performing the first operation parameters in the PVD system. The first operation parameters includes, but not limited to, an RF power tuning, a DC voltage tuning, a target to chamber pedestal spacing tuning, an AC bias tuning, an impedance tuning, a reactive gas flow tuning, an inert gas flow tuning, a chamber pedestal temperature tuning, or a combination thereof.

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