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Process kit having tall deposition ring and deposition ring clamp

US9909206B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 2016
Grant dateMar 6, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/3488
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of process kits and process chambers incorporating same are provided herein. In some embodiments, a process kit includes a deposition ring configured to be disposed on a substrate support designed to support a substrate having a given width, including: an annular band configured to rest on a lower ledge of the substrate support; an inner lip extending upwardly from an inner edge of the annular band, wherein an inner surface of the inner lip and an inner surface of the annular band together form a central opening having a width that is less than the given width, and wherein a depth between an upper surface of the annular band and an upper surface of the inner lip is between about 24 mm and about 38 mm; a channel disposed radially outward of the annular band; and an outer lip extending upwardly and disposed radially outward of the channel.

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