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Apparatus for multiple frequency power application

US8237517B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 2011
Grant dateAug 7, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03H7/38
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for a power matching apparatus for use with a processing chamber. In one aspect of the invention, a power matching apparatus is provided including a first RF power input coupled to a first adjustable capacitor, a second RF power input coupled to a second adjustable capacitor, a power junction coupled to the first adjustable capacitor and the second adjustable capacitor, a receiver circuit coupled to the power junction, a high voltage filter coupled to the power junction and the high voltage filter has a high voltage output, a voltage/current detector coupled to the power junction and a RF power output connected to the voltage/current detector.

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