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Systems and methods for integrated resputtering in a physical vapor deposition chamber

US9887072B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2014
Grant dateFeb 6, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/3405
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to a material layer deposition system. The material layer deposition system includes a wafer pedestal configured to support at least one wafer within a confinement shield structure and a target carrier structure positioned above the wafer pedestal at an opposite side of the confinement shield structure. The target carrier structure is configured to support a sputtering target. The material layer deposition system further includes a collimator disposed within the confinement shield structure between the wafer pedestal and the target carrier structure, an electrical power source coupled to the collimator to supply electrical power, and a control system configured to control the electrical power source coupled to the collimator.

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