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Method and apparatus for purging and plasma suppression in a process chamber

US9399228B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 2013
Grant dateJul 26, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A substrate processing system includes a showerhead that comprises a head portion and a stem portion and that delivers precursor gas to a processing chamber. A baffle includes a base portion having an outer diameter that is greater than an outer diameter of the head portion of the showerhead, that comprises a dielectric material and that is arranged between the head portion of the showerhead and an upper surface of the processing chamber.

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