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Showerhead electrode assembly in a capacitively coupled plasma processing apparatus

US9018022B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2012
Grant dateApr 28, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/334
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A showerhead electrode assembly for use in a capacitively coupled plasma processing apparatus comprising a heat transfer plate. The heat transfer plate having independently controllable gas volumes which may be pressurized to locally control thermal conductance between a heater member and a cooling member such that uniform temperatures may be established on a plasma exposed surface of the showerhead electrode assembly.

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