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公开(公告)号:US20190198301A1
公开(公告)日:2019-06-27
申请号:US16218931
申请日:2018-12-13
Applicant: Mattson Technology, Inc.
Inventor: Shawming Ma , Hua Chung , Michael X. Yang , Dixit V. Desai , Ryan M. Pakulski
IPC: H01J37/32 , H01L21/3065 , H01L21/687
CPC classification number: H01J37/32899 , H01J37/32119 , H01J37/32357 , H01J37/32449 , H01J37/32458 , H01J37/32568 , H01J37/32715 , H01J2237/3341 , H01J2237/3342 , H01J2237/3345 , H01L21/3065 , H01L21/68742
Abstract: Plasma processing apparatus and methods are provided. In one example implementation, the plasma processing apparatus includes a processing chamber. The plasma processing apparatus includes a pedestal disposed in the processing chamber. The pedestal is operable to support a workpiece. The plasma processing apparatus includes a plasma chamber disposed above the processing chamber in a vertical direction. The plasma chamber includes a dielectric sidewall. The plasma processing apparatus includes a separation grid separating the processing chamber from the plasma chamber. The plasma processing apparatus includes a first plasma source proximate the dielectric sidewall. The first plasma source is operable to generate a remote plasma in the plasma chamber above the separation grid. The plasma processing apparatus includes a second plasma source. The second plasma source is operable to generate a direct plasma in the processing chamber below the separation grid.
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公开(公告)号:US20180240652A1
公开(公告)日:2018-08-23
申请号:US15896124
申请日:2018-02-14
Applicant: Mattson Technology, Inc.
Inventor: Yorkman Ma , Dixit V. Desai
CPC classification number: H01J37/32651 , H01J37/09 , H01J37/20 , H01J37/32238 , H01J37/32522
Abstract: Plasma processing apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one example implementation, a plasma processing apparatus can include a processing chamber. The apparatus can include a pedestal located in the processing chamber configured to support a workpiece during processing. The apparatus can include a dielectric window forming at least a portion of the processing chamber. The apparatus can include an inductive coupling element located proximate the dielectric window. The inductive coupling element can be configured to generate a plasma in the processing chamber when energized with RF energy. The apparatus can include a Faraday shield located between the inductive coupling element and the processing chamber. The apparatus can include at least one temperature control element in thermal communication with the Faraday shield.
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公开(公告)号:US20180358210A1
公开(公告)日:2018-12-13
申请号:US15888257
申请日:2018-02-05
Applicant: Mattson Technology, Inc.
Inventor: Shawming Ma , Vladimir Nagorny , Dixit V. Desai , Ryan Pakulski
CPC classification number: H01J37/32522 , H01J37/321 , H01J37/32422 , H01J37/32715 , H01J37/32816 , H01J37/32899 , H01J2237/002 , H01L21/67069 , H01L21/67109 , H01L21/67207
Abstract: Plasma strip tools with process uniformity control are provided. In one example implementation, a plasma processing apparatus includes a processing chamber. The apparatus includes a first pedestal in the processing chamber operable to support a workpiece. The first pedestal can define a first processing station. The plasma processing apparatus can include a second pedestal in the processing chamber operable to support a workpiece. The second pedestal can define a second processing station. The apparatus can include a first plasma chamber disposed above the first processing station. The first plasma chamber can be associated with a first inductive plasma source. The first plasma chamber can be separated from the processing chamber by a first separation grid. The apparatus can include a second plasma chamber disposed above the second processing station. The second plasma chamber can be associated with a second inductive plasma source. The second plasma chamber can be separated from the processing chamber by a second separation grid.
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公开(公告)号:US20180358204A1
公开(公告)日:2018-12-13
申请号:US15892723
申请日:2018-02-09
Applicant: Mattson Technology, Inc.
Inventor: Shawming Ma , Vladimir Nagorny , Dixit V. Desai , Ryan M. Pakulski
CPC classification number: H01J37/3244 , B08B5/00 , G03F7/427 , H01J37/32357 , H01J37/32422
Abstract: Plasma processing apparatus for processing a workpiece are provided. In one example embodiment, a plasma processing apparatus for processing workpiece includes a processing chamber, a plasma chamber separated from the processing chamber by a separation grid, an inductively coupled plasma source configured to generate a plasma in the plasma chamber. The apparatus includes a pedestal disposed within the processing chamber configured to support a workpiece. The apparatus a first gas injection zone configured to inject a process gas into the plasma chamber at a first flat surface, and a second gas injection zone configured to inject a process gas into the plasma chamber at a second flat surface. The separation grid has a plurality of holes configured to allow the passage of neutral particles generated in the plasma to the processing chamber.
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公开(公告)号:US20210257196A1
公开(公告)日:2021-08-19
申请号:US17225547
申请日:2021-04-08
Inventor: Shawming Ma , Hua Chung , Michael X. Yang , Dixit V. Desai , Ryan M. Pakulski
IPC: H01J37/32 , H01L21/3065 , H01L21/306 , H01L21/3213 , H01L21/311
Abstract: Plasma processing apparatus and methods are provided. In one example implementation, the plasma processing apparatus includes a processing chamber. The plasma processing apparatus includes a pedestal disposed in the processing chamber. The pedestal is operable to support a workpiece. The plasma processing apparatus includes a plasma chamber disposed above the processing chamber in a vertical direction. The plasma chamber includes a dielectric sidewall. The plasma processing apparatus includes a separation grid separating the processing chamber from the plasma chamber. The plasma processing apparatus includes a first plasma source proximate the dielectric sidewall. The first plasma source is operable to generate a remote plasma in the plasma chamber above the separation grid. The plasma processing apparatus includes a second plasma source. The second plasma source is operable to generate a direct plasma in the processing chamber below the separation grid.
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公开(公告)号:US20210005456A1
公开(公告)日:2021-01-07
申请号:US16916849
申请日:2020-06-30
Inventor: Tsai Wen Sung , Chun Yan , Hua Chung , Michael X. Yang , Dixit V. Desai , Peter J. Lembesis
IPC: H01L21/033 , H01L21/311
Abstract: Systems and methods for processing a workpiece are provided. In one example, a method includes placing a workpiece on a workpiece support in a processing chamber. The method includes performing a spacer treatment process to expose the workpiece to species generated from a first process gas in a first plasma to perform a spacer treatment process on a spacer layer on the workpiece. The first plasma can be generated in the processing chamber. After performing the spacer treatment process, the method can include performing a spacer etch process to expose the workpiece to neutral radicals generated from a second process gas in a second plasma to etch at least a portion of the spacer layer on the workpiece. The second plasma can be generated in a plasma chamber that is remote from the processing chamber.
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公开(公告)号:US10790119B2
公开(公告)日:2020-09-29
申请号:US15851922
申请日:2017-12-22
Inventor: Shawming Ma , Vladimir Nagorny , Dixit V. Desai , Ryan Pakulski
IPC: H01L21/311 , H01J37/32 , H01L21/67 , B08B7/00 , H01L21/02
Abstract: Plasma processing with post plasma gas injection is provided. In one example implementation, a plasma processing apparatus includes a plasma chamber. The apparatus includes a processing chamber separated from the plasma chamber. The processing chamber includes a substrate holder operable to support a workpiece. The apparatus includes a plasma source configured to generate a plasma in the plasma chamber. The apparatus includes a separation grid separating the plasma chamber from the processing chamber. The separation grid can be configured to filter one or more ions generated in the plasma and allow the passage of neutral particles from the plasma chamber to the processing chamber. The apparatus can include at least one gas port configured to inject a gas into neutral particles passing through the separation grid.
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公开(公告)号:US20200243305A1
公开(公告)日:2020-07-30
申请号:US16744244
申请日:2020-01-16
Inventor: Weimin Zeng , Chun Yan , Dixit V. Desai , Hua Chung , Michael X. Yang , Peter Lembesis , Ryan M. Pakulski , Martin Zucker
IPC: H01J37/32
Abstract: A plasma process apparatus is provided. The plasma processing apparatus includes a plasma chamber and a processing chamber. The processing chamber includes a substrate holder operable to support a substrate. The plasma processing apparatus further includes a separation grid separating the plasma chamber from the processing chamber. The separation grid includes a gas delivery system. The gas delivery system defines a channel, an inlet and a plurality of outlets in fluid communication with the inlet via the channel. The gas delivery system is configured to reduce non-uniformities associated with a treatment process performed on the substrate.
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公开(公告)号:US20190131112A1
公开(公告)日:2019-05-02
申请号:US16162741
申请日:2018-10-17
Applicant: Mattson Technology, Inc.
Inventor: Shawming Ma , Dixit V. Desai , Ryan M. Pakulski
IPC: H01J37/32 , H01L21/687 , H01L21/68
Abstract: Plasma processing apparatus for processing a bevel portion of a substrate, such as a semiconductor wafer are provided. In one example implementation, a plasma processing apparatus includes a processing chamber and a plasma chamber separated from the processing chamber by a separation grid. The apparatus includes an inductively coupled plasma source configured to generate a plasma in the plasma chamber. The apparatus includes a pedestal disposed within the processing chamber. The pedestal can be configured to support a semiconductor wafer. The separation grid can have an edge portion and a blocking portion. The edge portion can be disposed above an edge portion of the semiconductor wafer when supported on the pedestal. The edge portion of the separation grid can have a plurality of holes configured to allow the passage of active radicals generating in the plasma to the processing chamber.
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公开(公告)号:US20230411125A1
公开(公告)日:2023-12-21
申请号:US18460151
申请日:2023-09-01
Inventor: Yorkman Ma , Dixit V. Desai
IPC: H01J37/32
CPC classification number: H01J37/32522 , H01J37/32651 , H01J37/321 , H01J37/3299 , H01J37/3211 , H01J37/32119 , H01L21/67069
Abstract: Plasma processing apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one example implementation, a plasma processing apparatus can include a processing chamber. The apparatus can include a pedestal located in the processing chamber configured to support a workpiece during processing. The apparatus can include a dielectric window forming at least a portion of the processing chamber. The apparatus can include an inductive coupling element located proximate the dielectric window. The inductive coupling element can be configured to generate a plasma in the processing chamber when energized with RF energy. The apparatus can include a Faraday shield located between the inductive coupling element and the processing chamber. The apparatus can include at least one temperature control element in thermal communication with the Faraday shield.
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