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Method and apparatus to reduce defects in liquid based PECVD films

US8017527B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2008
Grant dateSep 13, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/52
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatuses and methods for diverting a flow of a liquid precursor during flow stabilization and plasma stabilization stages during PECVD processes are effective at eliminating particle defects in PECVD films deposited using a liquid precursor.

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