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Capacitor assemblies for coupling radio frequency (RF) and direct current (DC) energy to one or more common electrodes

US9355776B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 2014
Grant dateMay 31, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01G4/28
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of a capacitor assembly for coupling radio frequency (RF) and direct current (DC) power to an electrode and substrate support incorporating same are provided herein. In some embodiments, the capacitor assembly includes a first conductive plate to receive RF power from an RF power source, the first conductive plate including a central bore; at least one capacitor coupled to the first conductive plate and surrounding the central bore; and a second conductive plate electrically coupled to the first conductive plate via the at least one capacitor, the second conductive plate including an input tap to receive DC power from a DC power source and at least one output tap to couple the RF and DC power to an electrode.

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