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Physical vapor deposition apparatus

US11114288B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2019
Grant dateSep 7, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/3441
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for physical vapor deposition are provided. The apparatus, for example, includes A PVD apparatus that includes a chamber including a chamber wall; a magnetron including a plurality of magnets configured to produce a magnetic field within the chamber; a pedestal configured to support a substrate; and a target assembly comprising a target made of gold and supported on the chamber wall via a backing plate coupled to a back surface of the target so that a front surface of the target faces the substrate, wherein a distance between a back surface formed in a recess of the backing plate and a bottom surface of the plurality of magnets is about 3.95 mm to about 4.45 mm, and wherein a distance between the front surface of the target and a front surface of the substrate is about 60.25 mm to about 60.75 mm.

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