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Dual collimated deposition apparatus and method of use

US6592728B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 1998
Grant dateJul 15, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/34
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A dual collimation deposition apparatus and method are disclosed in which the dual collimation apparatus includes at least a long-throw collimator in combination with one or more physical collimators. A new physical collimator and shield design are also disclosed for improved process uniformity and increased equipment productivity.

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