摘要:
A valve integrated pressure regulator (VIPR) device that can be attached to the outlet of a gas cylinder, which can monitor the amount of gas in the cylinder is provided. Features of the disclosed device include an electronic control, electronic alarm and the electronic display that are powered by rechargeable battery that may be disposed within the VIPR shroud or within a removable cylinder base affixed to a bottom of the gas cylinder. Additional functionality and security features may be provided via additional internally disposed sensors and/or wireless or hard-wired communications with one or more auxiliary devices.
摘要:
A dynamic blending system and process to produce a mixture of a desired target concentration with minimal tolerance variation and no waste gas generation is provided. The mixture made from the blending process can be utilized without the need to vent. The inventive system and process enables the ability to perform relatively small adjustments to the concentration of the blended gas mixture. The system and process also includes specifically designed sampling protocols that reduce measurement error.
摘要:
A novel method and system for extending ion source life and improving ion source performance during carbon implantation are provided. Particularly, the carbon ion implant process involves utilizing a dopant gas mixture comprising carbon monoxide and one or more fluorine-containing gas with carbon represented by the formula CxFy wherein x≧1 and y≧1. At least one fluorine containing gases with carbon is contained in the mixture at about 3-12 volume percent (vol %) based on the volume of the dopant gas mixture. Fluoride ions, radicals or combinations thereof are released from the ionized dopant gas mixture and reacts with deposits derived substantially from carbon along at least one of the surfaces of the repeller electrodes, extraction electrodes and the chamber to reduce the overall amount of deposits. In this manner, a single dopant gas mixture provides carbon ions and removes problematic deposits typically encountered during carbon implantation.
摘要翻译:提供了一种用于在碳注入期间延长离子源寿命和提高离子源性能的新颖方法和系统。 特别地,碳离子注入工艺包括利用包含一氧化碳和一种或多种含氟气体的掺杂剂气体混合物与式C x F y表示的碳,其中x> = 1且y> = 1。 基于掺杂剂气体混合物的体积,在混合物中含有至少一种含氟气体以约3-12体积%(体积%)包含在混合物中。 氟离子,自由基或其组合从离子化掺杂气体混合物中释放出来,并与排斥电极,引出电极和室的至少一个表面基本上由碳衍生的沉积物反应,以减少沉积物的总量。 以这种方式,单一掺杂剂气体混合物提供碳离子并去除在碳注入期间通常遇到的有问题的沉积物。
摘要:
A dynamic blending system and process to produce a mixture of a desired target concentration with minimal tolerance variation and no waste gas generation is provided. The mixture made from the blending process can be utilized without the need to vent. The inventive system and process enables the ability to perform relatively small adjustments to the concentration of the blended gas mixture. The system and process also includes specifically designed sampling protocols that reduce measurement error.
摘要:
A pressurized containment vessel for a gas/liquid mixture of nitric oxide in deionized and/or deoxygenated water and a system for dispensing the gas/liquid mixture of nitric oxide in deionized and/or deoxygenated water from the containment vessel are provided. The containment vessel and dispensing system are configured so as to maintain the gas/liquid mixture within the containment vessel at a constant pressure above ambient pressure as the gas/liquid mixture of nitric oxide in deionized and/or deoxygenated water is stored in and depleted from the containment vessel thus preventing the nitric oxide from coming out of the solution.
摘要:
A supply source for delivery of a CO-containing dopant gas composition is provided. The composition includes a controlled amount of a diluent gas mixture such as xenon and hydrogen, which are each provided at controlled volumetric ratios to ensure optimal carbon ion implantation performance. The composition can be packaged as a dopant gas kit consisting of a CO-containing supply source and a diluent mixture supply source. Alternatively, the composition can be pre-mixed and introduced from a single source that can be actuated in response to a sub-atmospheric condition achieved along the discharge flow path to allow a controlled flow of the dopant mixture from the interior volume of the device into an ion source apparatus.
摘要:
A novel method for ion implanting isotopically enriched selenium containing source material is provided. The source material is selected and enriched in a specific mass isotope of selenium, whereby the enrichment is above natural abundance levels. The inventive method allows reduced gas consumption and reduced waste. The source material is preferably stored and delivered from a sub-atmospheric storage and delivery device to enhance safety and reliability during the selenium ion implantation process.
摘要:
This invention relates in part to a method for preventing or reducing the formation and/or accumulation of deposits in an ion source component of an ion implanter used in semiconductor and microelectronic manufacturing. The ion source component includes an ionization chamber and one or more components contained within the ionization chamber. The method involves introducing into the ionization chamber a dopant gas, wherein the dopant gas has a composition sufficient to prevent or reduce the formation of fluorine ions/radicals during ionization. The dopant gas is then ionized under conditions sufficient to prevent or reduce the formation and/or accumulation of deposits on the interior of the ionization chamber and/or on the one or more components contained within the ionization chamber. The deposits adversely impact the normal operation of the ion implanter causing frequent down time and reducing tool utilization.
摘要:
A valve integrated pressure regulator (VIPR) assembly for dispensing a gas from a compressed gas cylinder is provided. The valve integrated pressure regulator (VIPR) includes a continuously adjustable, low pressure flow meter valve and a flow sensor incorporated directly into the valve body of the VIPR assembly.
摘要:
A system and method for dispensing a nitric oxide solution, and more preferably a gas/liquid mixture of nitric oxide in a solvent, from a cylinder or other containment vessel are provided. The dispensing system and method are configured so as to maintain the nitric oxide based solution within the cylinder or containment vessel at a constant pressure above ambient pressure as the gas/liquid mixture is stored in and depleted from the containment vessel thus preventing the nitric oxide from coming out of the solution. In addition, a method of producing the gas/liquid mixture of nitric oxide in a solvent, such as deoxygenated and deionized water, as well as a cylinder filling method and apparatus are also provided.