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Magnet configurations for radial uniformity tuning of ICP plasmas

US10249479B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2015
Grant dateApr 2, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/3211
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments described herein generally relate to plasma process apparatus. In one embodiment, the plasma process apparatus includes a plasma source assembly. The plasma source assembly may include a first coil, a second coil surrounding the first coil, and a magnetic device disposed outside the first and inside the second coil. The magnet enables additional tuning which improves uniformity control of the processes on the substrate.

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