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Metal contamination reduction in substrate processing systems with transformer coupled plasma

US11056321B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 3, 2019
Grant dateJul 6, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/6831
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A substrate processing system includes a processing chamber including a substrate support to support a substrate. A coil includes at least one terminal. An RF source configured to supply RF power to the coil. A dielectric window is arranged on one surface of the processing chamber adjacent to the coil. A contamination reducer includes a first plate that is arranged between the at least one terminal of the coil and the dielectric window.

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