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Plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) source

US9362093B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2013
Grant dateJun 7, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC —)General

Abstract

One embodiment is directed to a plasma source comprising a body in which a cavity is formed and at least two self-contained magnetron assemblies disposed within the cavity. The magnetron assemblies are mutually electrically isolated from each other and from the body. In one implementation of such an embodiment, the self-contained magnetron assemblies comprise closed-drift magnetron assemblies. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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