摘要:
A PVD system comprises a hollow cathode magnetron with a downstream plasma control mechanism. The magnetron has a hollow cathode with a non-planar target and at least one electromagnetic coil to generate and maintain a plasma within the cathode. The magnetron also has an anode located between the cathode and a downstream plasma control mechanism. The control mechanism comprises a first, second and third electromagnetic coil beneath a mouth of the target, vertically spaced so as to form a tapered magnetic convergent lens between the target mouth and a pedestal of the magnetron.