Abstract:
Target assemblies for use in a substrate processing system are provided herein. In some embodiments, a target assembly for use in a substrate processing system may include a source material, a backing plate configured to support the source material on a front side of the backing plate, and a central support member to support the target assembly within the substrate processing system, wherein the central support member is coupled to a center portion of the backing plate and extends perpendicularly away from the backside of the backing plate.
Abstract:
Embodiments of cooled process tool adapters for use in substrate processing chambers are provided herein. In some embodiments, a cooled process tool adapter includes: an annular body surrounding a central opening; a coolant channel disposed in the annular body; one or more features to facilitate supporting a process tool within the central opening; an inlet and an outlet disposed in the annular body and fluidly coupled to the coolant channel; and a power connection coupled to the annular body having a terminal to couple the annular body to a bias power source.
Abstract:
Embodiments of collimators for use in substrate processing chambers are provided herein. In some embodiments, a collimator includes: a body having a central region, a peripheral region, and a transitional region disposed between the central and peripheral regions; a first plurality of apertures in the central region having a first aspect ratio; a second plurality of apertures in the peripheral region having a second aspect ratio less than the first aspect ratio; and a third plurality of apertures in the transitional region, wherein the third plurality of apertures are cut so the transitional region forms a conical shape surrounding the central region.
Abstract:
Embodiments of target assemblies for use in substrate processing chambers are provided herein. In some embodiments, a target assembly includes a plate comprising a first side including a central portion and a support portion; a target disposed on the central portion; a plurality of recesses formed in the support portion; and a plurality of pads partially disposed in the plurality of recesses.