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Thin film deposition apparatus and method

US4818561A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 1987
Grant dateApr 4, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2007

Classification

  • 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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