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System and methods for wafer charge reduction for ion implantation

US4825087A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 1987
Grant dateApr 25, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/026
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A diode flood gun for introducing an amplified current of low energy electrons into an ion beam for neutralizing charge build up on a target such as a semiconductor wafer during irradiation by the beam. The low energy, amplified current is effected by introducing an inert gas into the flood gun.

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