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Flexibly suspended gas distribution manifold for plasma chamber

US6823589B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2002
Grant dateNov 30, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of flexibly mounting a gas distribution plate to the back wall of a gas inlet manifold for a plasma chamber. A perforated gas distribution plate is suspended from the back wall by flexible side walls. The flexible suspension minimizes mechanical stress due to thermal expansion of the gas distribution plate.

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