Thin film deposition apparatus and method
US4664935A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 1985 |
| Grant date | May 12, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2005 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC23C14/34
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatus and method for the deposition of a thin metal film on a surface of a workpiece as the workpiece is positioned adjacent to a deposition source and as the workpiece and deposition source rotate relative to each other about a first axis. The workpiece can also be moved relative to the deposition source about a second axis as the workpiece and the deposition source rotate relative to each other about the first axis. The distance between the workpiece and the deposition source can be adjusted.
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