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Remote plasma generation process using a two-stage showerhead

US4904621A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 1987
Grant dateFeb 27, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/31138
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A processing apparatus and method for performing a descum process (i.e. a process for removal of polymers and other organic residues) which uses a remote plasma, supplied through a distributor which includes a two-stage showerhead, to achieve improved results.

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