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Plasma etching apparatus

US11127568B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2019
Grant dateSep 21, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/34
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is for cleaning a plasma etching apparatus of the type used to etch a substrate and having at least one chamber. The method includes sputtering a metallic material from an electrically conductive coil which is positioned within the at least one chamber onto an interior surface of the at least one chamber to perform a cleaning function.

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