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Plasma processing apparatus and method

US7506610B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2005
Grant dateMar 24, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/31116
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A plasma processing apparatus includes a process container configured to have a vacuum atmosphere therein. An upper electrode is disposed to face a target substrate placed within the process container. An electric feeder includes a first cylindrical conductive member continuously connected to the upper electrode in an annular direction. The electric feeder is configured to supply a first RF output from a first RF power supply to the upper electrode.

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