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Adjustable extended electrode for edge uniformity control

US10991556B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2019
Grant dateApr 27, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/334
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments described herein generally related to a substrate processing apparatus. In one embodiment, a process kit for a substrate processing chamber disclosed herein. The process kit includes a ring having a first ring component and a second ring component, an adjustable tuning ring, and an actuating mechanism. The first ring component is interfaced with the second ring component such that the second ring component is movable relative to the first ring component forming a gap therebetween. The adjustable tuning ring is positioned beneath the ring and contacts a bottom surface of the second ring component. A top surface of the adjustable tuning ring contacts the second ring component. The actuating mechanism is interfaced with the bottom surface of the adjustable tuning ring. The actuating mechanism is configured to actuate the adjustable tuning ring such that the gap between the first ring component and the second ring component varies.

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