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Method and apparatus for controlling a magnetic field in a plasma chamber

US10115566B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2017
Grant dateOct 30, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/32669
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for controlling a magnetic field in a plasma chamber are provided herein. In some embodiments, a process chamber liner may include a cylindrical body, an inner electromagnetic cosine-theta (cos θ) coil ring including a first plurality of inner coils embedded in the body and configured to generate a magnetic field in a first direction, and an outer electromagnetic cosine-theta (cos θ) coil ring including a second plurality of outer coils embedded in the body and configured to generate a magnetic field in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, wherein the outer electromagnetic cos θ coil ring is disposed concentrically about the inner electromagnetic cos θ coil ring.

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