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Apparatus for wafer level arc detection at an RF bias impedance match to the pedestal electrode

US7733095B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 2007
Grant dateJun 8, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/32944
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Wafer level arc detection is provided in a plasma reactor using an RF transient sensor coupled to a threshold comparator, and a system controller responsive to the threshold comparator.

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