Abstract:
This application discloses a multi-layer film deposition apparatus comprising; plural cathodes comprising targets respectively, a main rotation mechanism for rotating each cathode together, and a substrate holder to hold a substrate onto which a multi-layer film is deposited by sputtering. The targets are arranged at positions where their center axes are on a circumference. The main rotation mechanism rotates the cathodes around the axis in common to the circumference. The substrate is located at a position within an area in view to the direction of the axis. The area is formed of two loci of points on the rotated targets. One of the locus is drawn by the point nearest to the axis, and the other locus is drawn by the point furthest from the axis.
Abstract:
A substrate support mechanism of the present invention, which holds the inner rim of a disc substrate having an opening at its center, comprises: a hollow cylindrical member; a central shaft having a tapered portion disposed in the cylindrical member so as to be axially pushed by a first spring; and a plurality of radially movable members, each of which is pushed inwardly by a second spring and has a click to grip the inner rim; whereby the axial motion of the central shaft is converted by the tapered portion to the radial motion of said radially movable members to grip and release said substrate. A substrate rotation device includes a mechanism for axially moving the cylindrical member; a mechanism for axially moving the central shaft; and a mechanism for rotating the cylindrical member in addition to the substrate support mechanism.