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Sputtering apparatus and method

US9410236B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2012
Grant dateAug 9, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/32651
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A sputtering apparatus comprises a chamber configured to contain at least one sputter target and at least one substrate to be coated. The chamber has at least one adjustable shielding member defining an adjustable aperture. The member is positioned between the at least one sputter target and the at least one substrate. The aperture is adjustable in at least one of the group consisting of area and shape.

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