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Replaceable upper chamber parts of plasma processing apparatus

US9076634B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 2010
Grant dateJul 7, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/32495
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An upper chamber section of a plasma reaction chamber includes a ceramic window with blind bores in an upper surface for receipt of a thermal couple and a resistance temperature detector, a top chamber interface which comprises an upper surface which vacuum seals against the bottom of the window and a gas injection system comprising 8 side injectors mounted in the sidewall of the top chamber interface and a gas delivery system comprising tubing which provides symmetric gas flow to the 8 injectors from a single gas feed connection.

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