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Uniformity tuning capable ESC grounding kit for RF PVD chamber

US9087679B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2012
Grant dateJul 21, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/3441
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention generally relate to a grounding kit for a semiconductor processing chamber, and a semiconductor processing chamber having a grounding kit. More specifically, embodiments described herein relate to a grounding kit which creates an asymmetric grounding path selected to significantly reduce the asymmetries caused by an off center RF power delivery.

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