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UV absorption control of thin film growth

US5032435A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 1989
Grant dateJul 16, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/52
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A system for monitoring and controlling the rate of growth of thin films in an atmosphere of reactant gases measures the UV absorbance of the atmosphere and calculates the partial pressure of the gases. The flow of reactant gases is controlled in response to the partial pressure.

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