摘要:
A semiconductor processing chamber having a motorized lid is provided. In one embodiment, the semiconductor processing chamber generally includes a chamber body having sidewalls and a bottom defining an interior volume. A lid assembly is coupled to the chamber body and is movable between a first position that encloses the interior volume and a second position. A hinge assembly thereto is coupled between the lid assembly and the chamber body. A motor is coupled to the hinge assembly to facilitate moving the lid assembly between the first position and the second position.
摘要:
A lift mechanism for and a corresponding use of a magnetron in a plasma sputter reactor. A magnetron rotating about the target axis is controllably lifted away from the back of the target to compensate for sputter erosion, thereby maintaining a constant magnetic field and resultant plasma density at the sputtered surface, which is particularly important for stable operation with a small magnetron, for example, one executing circular or planetary motion about the target axis. The lift mechanism can include a lead screw axially fixed to the magnetron support shaft and a lead nut engaged therewith to raise the magnetron as the lead nut is turned. Alternatively, the support shaft is axially fixed to a vertically moving slider. The amount of lift may be controlled according a recipe based on accumulated power applied to the target or by monitoring electrical characteristics of the target.
摘要:
The invention relates to physical vapor deposition (PVD) chambers having a rotatable substrate pedestal and at least one moveable tilted target. Embodiments of the invention facilitate deposition of highly uniform thin films.
摘要:
The invention relates to physical vapor deposition (PVD) chambers having a rotatable substrate pedestal. Embodiments of the invention facilitate deposition of highly uniform thin films. In further embodiments, one or more sputtering targets are movably disposed above the pedestal. The orientation of the targets relative to the pedestal may be adjusted laterally, vertically or angularly. In one embodiment, the target may be adjusted between angles of about 0 to 45 degreees relative to an axis of pedestal rotation.
摘要:
The invention relates to physical vapor deposition (PVD) chambers having a rotatable substrate pedestal and at least one moveable tilted target. Embodiments of the invention facilitate deposition of highly uniform thin films.
摘要:
An aluminum deposition shield substantially improves transfer of radiated heat from within the vacuum chamber, in comparison to a stainless steel deposition shield. The aluminum deposition shield remains cooler during wafer processing and assists in cooling the chamber components.
摘要:
A magnetron for use in a DC magnetron sputtering reactor that can rotate at a smaller diameter during a deposition phase and at a larger diameter during a cleaning phase, whereby sputter material redeposited outside of the deposition sputtering track is removed during the cleaning phase. An embodiment for a two-diameter magnetron includes a swing arm fixed on one end to the magnetron rotation motor shaft and on the other end to a pivot shaft, pivotably coupled to the magnetron. When the magnetron is rotated in different directions, hydrodynamic forces between the magnetron and the chilling water bath cause magnetron to pivot about the pivot shaft. Two mechanical detents fix the limits of the pivoting and hence establish the two diameters of rotation.
摘要:
A lift mechanism for and a corresponding use of a magnetron in a plasma sputter reactor. A magnetron rotating about the target axis is controllably lifted away from the back of the target to compensate for sputter erosion, thereby maintaining a constant magnetic field and resultant plasma density at the sputtered surface, which is particularly important for stable operation with a small magnetron, for example, one executing circular or planetary motion about the target axis. The lift mechanism can include a lead screw axially fixed to the magnetron support shaft and a lead nut engaged therewith to raise the magnetron as the lead nut is turned. Alternatively, the support shaft is axially fixed to a vertically moving slider. The amount of lift may be controlled according a recipe based on accumulated power applied to the target or by monitoring electrical characteristics of the target.
摘要:
An apparatus for a lock out/tag out device that is a permanent attachment to a standard breaker box is disclosed. The device is designed to prevent movement of an electrical breaker handle to a closed position when the device is in use. The device also prevents locking a breaker in an on position, thereby lowering safety concerns. When the device is not in use, the device will not interfere with the operation of the breakers and stays conveniently attached to the breaker box. The device also allows storage of locking devices when not in use, thereby enabling personnel to perform a service procedure more efficiently.