Abstract:
Embodiments described herein include a processing tool that comprises a processing chamber, a chuck for supporting a substrate in the processing chamber, a dielectric window forming a portion of the processing chamber, and a modular high-frequency emission source. In an embodiment, the modular high-frequency emission source comprises a plurality of high-frequency emission modules. In an embodiment, each high-frequency emission module comprises, an oscillator module, amplification module, and an applicator. In an embodiment, the amplification module is coupled to the oscillator module. In an embodiment, the applicator is coupled to the amplification module. In an embodiment, the applicator is positioned proximate to the dielectric window.
Abstract:
Embodiments include a modular high-frequency emission source. In an embodiment, the modular high-frequency emission source includes a plurality of high-frequency emission modules, where each high-frequency emission module comprises and oscillator module, an amplification module, and an applicator. In an embodiment the oscillator module comprises a voltage control circuit and a voltage controlled oscillator. In an embodiment, the amplification module is coupled to the oscillator module. In an embodiment, the applicator is coupled to the amplification module. In an embodiment, each high-frequency emission module includes a different oscillator module.
Abstract:
Apparatus for coupling a hot wire source to a process chamber is provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for coupling a hot wire source to a process chamber may include: a housing having an open end and a through hole formed through a top and a bottom of the housing; and a filament assembly configured to be disposed within the housing, the filament assembly having a frame and a plurality of filaments disposed across the frame, wherein the plurality of filaments of the filament assembly are substantially parallel with the top and the bottom of the housing and at least a portion of the plurality of filaments are disposed within the through hole of the housing when the filament assembly is disposed within the housing.