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Magnetron having enhanced target cooling configuration

US11024490B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2018
Grant dateJun 1, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/3455
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of magnetron assemblies and processing systems incorporating same are provided herein. In some embodiments, a magnetron assembly includes a rotatable magnet assembly coupled to a bottom of the body and having a plurality of magnets spaced apart from each other; and an encapsulating body disposed in a space between the plurality of magnets. In some embodiments, the magnetron assembly further includes a body extending along a central axis of the magnetron assembly and having a coolant feedthrough channel to provide a coolant to an area beneath the body.

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