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Method and apparatus for enhanced lifetime and performance of ion source in an ion implantation system

US9012874B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 2014
Grant dateApr 21, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/13
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An ion implantation system and process, in which the performance and lifetime of the ion source of the ion implantation system are enhanced, by utilizing isotopically enriched dopant materials, or by utilizing dopant materials with supplemental gas(es) effective to provide such enhancement.

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