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Cathode sputtering system

US4938858A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 31, 1989
Grant dateJul 3, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C14/352
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cathode sputtering system comprising an annularly-shaped process chamber and a correspondingly annularly-shaped substrate carrier accommodated therein. The chamber and carrier are positioned vertically. A cathode station and a loading and unloading station are positioned on vertical walls of the chamber.

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