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Cathode target mounting for cathodic arc cathodes

US6608432B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2001
Grant dateAug 19, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/32724
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for cathodic arc coating. The apparatus includes: a vacuum chamber which includes an anode; a power supply; and a cathode target assembly connected to the power supply. The cathode target assembly includes a cathode target and a target holder. In the preferred embodiment, a conductive interlayer is located between the cathode target and the target holder, and a cooling block is in contact with the cathode target.

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