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Plasma assisted semiconductor substrate processing chamber having a plurality of ground path bridges

US6364958B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2000
Grant dateApr 2, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67069
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A plasma assisted semiconductor substrate processing chamber having a plurality of electrically conductive bridges for preventing electrical arcing in the chamber. More particularly, the chamber has a plurality of electrically conductive bridges that connect a portion of a substrate support member with a portion of the chamber walls.

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