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Deposition apparatus and methods to reduce deposition asymmetry

US9580796B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2011
Grant dateFeb 28, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/3455
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

One or more embodiments of the invention are directed to deposition apparatuses comprising a grounded top wall, a processing chamber and a plasma source assembly having a conductive hollow cylinder and substantially continuous grounded shield substantially conforming to the shape of the hollow cylinder.

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