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Film deposition apparatus and film deposition method

US7112353B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2003
Grant dateSep 26, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/517
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A film deposition apparatus for forming a film on a substrate includes a chamber capable of maintaining a reduced-pressure atmosphere. The chamber includes a control electrode, a substrate holder opposite to the control electrode, the substrate holder holding the substrate, and a filament for emitting electrons disposed between the substrate holder and the control electrode. The film deposition apparatus further includes a unit for controlling the potential applied to the control electrode to be lower than the potential applied to the filament and a unit for controlling the potential applied to the substrate to be higher than the potential applied to the filament.

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