FAST GAS SWITCHING PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS
    1.
    发明申请
    FAST GAS SWITCHING PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS 有权
    快速开关等离子体加工设备

    公开(公告)号:US20110281435A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-17

    申请号:US13189416

    申请日:2011-07-22

    IPC分类号: H01L21/311

    摘要: A plasma chamber with a plasma confinement zone with an electrode is provided. A gas distribution system for providing a first gas and a second gas is connected to the plasma chamber, wherein the gas distribution system can substantially replace one gas in the plasma zone with the other gas within a period of less than 1 s. A first frequency tuned RF power source for providing power to the electrode in a first frequency range is electrically connected to the at least one electrode wherein the first frequency tuned RF power source is able to minimize a reflected RF power. A second frequency tuned RF power source for providing power to the plasma chamber in a second frequency range outside of the first frequency range wherein the second frequency tuned RF power source is able to minimize a reflected RF power.

    摘要翻译: 提供具有电极等离子体限制区的等离子体室。 用于提供第一气体和第二气体的气体分配系统连接到等离子体室,其中气体分配系统可以在小于1秒的时间内基本上替换等离子体区域中的一种气体与另一种气体。 用于在第一频率范围内向电极提供功率的第一频率调谐RF电源电连接到至少一个电极,其中第一频率调谐的RF功率源能够最小化反射的RF功率。 用于在第一频率范围之外的第二频率范围内为等离子体室提供功率的第二频率调谐RF电源,其中第二频率调谐的RF功率源能够使反射的RF功率最小化。

    Fast gas switching plasma processing apparatus
    2.
    发明授权
    Fast gas switching plasma processing apparatus 有权
    快速气体开关等离子体处理装置

    公开(公告)号:US08343876B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-01

    申请号:US13189416

    申请日:2011-07-22

    IPC分类号: H01L21/302

    摘要: A plasma chamber with a plasma confinement zone with an electrode is provided. A gas distribution system for providing a first gas and a second gas is connected to the plasma chamber, wherein the gas distribution system can substantially replace one gas in the plasma zone with the other gas within a period of less than 1 s. A first frequency tuned RF power source for providing power to the electrode in a first frequency range is electrically connected to the at least one electrode wherein the first frequency tuned RF power source is able to minimize a reflected RF power. A second frequency tuned RF power source for providing power to the plasma chamber in a second frequency range outside of the first frequency range wherein the second frequency tuned RF power source is able to minimize a reflected RF power.

    摘要翻译: 提供具有电极等离子体限制区的等离子体室。 用于提供第一气体和第二气体的气体分配系统连接到等离子体室,其中气体分配系统可以在小于1秒的时间内基本上替换等离子体区域中的一种气体与另一种气体。 用于在第一频率范围内向电极提供功率的第一频率调谐RF电源电连接到至少一个电极,其中第一频率调谐的RF功率源能够最小化反射的RF功率。 用于在第一频率范围之外的第二频率范围内为等离子体室提供功率的第二频率调谐RF电源,其中第二频率调谐的RF功率源能够使反射的RF功率最小化。

    Gas distribution system having fast gas switching capabilities
    3.
    发明授权
    Gas distribution system having fast gas switching capabilities 有权
    气体分配系统具有快速的气体切换能力

    公开(公告)号:US08673785B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-18

    申请号:US12716918

    申请日:2010-03-03

    摘要: A gas distribution system for supplying different gas compositions to a chamber, such as a plasma processing chamber of a plasma processing apparatus is provided. The gas distribution system can include a gas supply section, a flow control section and a switching section. The gas supply section provides first and second gases, typically gas mixtures, to the flow control section, which controls the flows of the first and second gases to the chamber. The chamber can include multiple zones, and the flow control section can supply the first and second gases to the multiple zones at desired flow ratios of the gases. The gas distribution system can continuously supply the first and second gases to the switching section and the switching section is operable to switch the flows of the first and second gases, such that one of the first and second process gases is supplied to the chamber while the other of the first and second gases is supplied to a by-pass line, and then to switch the gas flows. The switching section preferably includes fast switching valves operable to quickly open and close to allow fast switching of the first and second gases, preferably without the occurrence of undesirable pressure surges or flow instabilities in the flow of either gas.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于将诸如等离子体处理装置的等离子体处理室之类的不同气体成分供应到腔室的气体分配系统。 气体分配系统可以包括气体供应部分,流量控制部分和切换部分。 气体供应部分将第一和第二气体(通常为气体混合物)提供给流量控制部分,该控制部分控制第一和第二气体流到室的流动。 腔室可以包括多个区域,并且流量控制部分可以以期望的气体流量比将第一和第二气体供应到多个区域。 气体分配系统可以将第一和第二气体连续地供应到切换部分,并且切换部分可操作地切换第一和第二气体的流动,使得第一和第二处理气体中的一个被供应到腔室,而 第一和第二气体中的另一个被供应到旁路管线,然后切换气体流。 切换部分优选地包括快速切换阀,其可操作以快速打开和关闭,以允许第一和第二气体的快速切换,优选地,在任一气体的流动中不发生不期望的压力波动或流动不稳定性。

    GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM HAVING FAST GAS SWITCHING CAPABILITIES
    4.
    发明申请
    GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM HAVING FAST GAS SWITCHING CAPABILITIES 有权
    具有快速气体切换能力的气体分配系统

    公开(公告)号:US20100159707A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-24

    申请号:US12716918

    申请日:2010-03-03

    IPC分类号: H01L21/3065 H01L21/312

    摘要: A gas distribution system for supplying different gas compositions to a chamber, such as a plasma processing chamber of a plasma processing apparatus is provided. The gas distribution system can include a gas supply section, a flow control section and a switching section. The gas supply section provides first and second gases, typically gas mixtures, to the flow control section, which controls the flows of the first and second gases to the chamber. The chamber can include multiple zones, and the flow control section can supply the first and second gases to the multiple zones at desired flow ratios of the gases. The gas distribution system can continuously supply the first and second gases to the switching section and the switching section is operable to switch the flows of the first and second gases, such that one of the first and second process gases is supplied to the chamber while the other of the first and second gases is supplied to a by-pass line, and then to switch the gas flows. The switching section preferably includes fast switching valves operable to quickly open and close to allow fast switching of the first and second gases, preferably without the occurrence of undesirable pressure surges or flow instabilities in the flow of either gas.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于将诸如等离子体处理装置的等离子体处理室之类的不同气体成分供应到腔室的气体分配系统。 气体分配系统可以包括气体供应部分,流量控制部分和切换部分。 气体供应部分将第一和第二气体(通常为气体混合物)提供给流量控制部分,该控制部分控制第一和第二气体流到室的流动。 腔室可以包括多个区域,并且流量控制部分可以以期望的气体流量比将第一和第二气体供应到多个区域。 气体分配系统可以将第一和第二气体连续地供应到切换部分,并且切换部分可操作地切换第一和第二气体的流动,使得第一和第二处理气体中的一个被供应到腔室,而 第一和第二气体中的另一个被供应到旁路管线,然后切换气体流。 切换部分优选地包括快速切换阀,其可操作以快速打开和关闭,以允许第一和第二气体的快速切换,优选地,在任一气体的流动中不发生不期望的压力波动或流动不稳定性。

    Gas distribution system having fast gas switching capabilities
    5.
    发明授权
    Gas distribution system having fast gas switching capabilities 有权
    气体分配系统具有快速的气体切换能力

    公开(公告)号:US07708859B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-04

    申请号:US10835175

    申请日:2004-04-30

    摘要: A gas distribution system for supplying different gas compositions to a chamber, such as a plasma processing chamber of a plasma processing apparatus is provided. The gas distribution system can include a gas supply section, a flow control section and a switching section. The gas supply section provides first and second gases, typically gas mixtures, to the flow control section, which controls the flows of the first and second gases to the chamber. The chamber can include multiple zones, and the flow control section can supply the first and second gases to the multiple zones at desired flow ratios of the gases. The gas distribution system can continuously supply the first and second gases to the switching section and the switching section is operable to switch the flows of the first and second gases, such that one of the first and second process gases is supplied to the chamber while the other of the first and second gases is supplied to a by-pass line, and then to switch the gas flows. The switching section preferably includes fast switching valves operable to quickly open and close to allow fast switching of the first and second gases, preferably without the occurrence of undesirable pressure surges or flow instabilities in the flow of either gas.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于将诸如等离子体处理装置的等离子体处理室之类的不同气体成分供应到腔室的气体分配系统。 气体分配系统可以包括气体供应部分,流量控制部分和切换部分。 气体供应部分将第一和第二气体(通常为气体混合物)提供给流量控制部分,该控制部分控制第一和第二气体流到室的流动。 腔室可以包括多个区域,并且流量控制部分可以以所需的气体流量比将第一和第二气体供应到多个区域。 气体分配系统可以将第一和第二气体连续地供应到切换部分,并且切换部分可操作地切换第一和第二气体的流动,使得第一和第二处理气体中的一个被供应到腔室,而 第一和第二气体中的另一个被供应到旁路管线,然后切换气体流。 切换部分优选地包括快速切换阀,其可操作以快速打开和关闭,以允许第一和第二气体的快速切换,优选地,在任一气体的流动中不发生不期望的压力波动或流动不稳定性。

    Apparatuses for adjusting electrode gap in capacitively-coupled RF plasma reactor
    7.
    发明授权
    Apparatuses for adjusting electrode gap in capacitively-coupled RF plasma reactor 有权
    用于调整电容耦合射频等离子体反应器中电极间隙的装置

    公开(公告)号:US08080760B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-20

    申请号:US12693066

    申请日:2010-01-25

    IPC分类号: B23K10/00

    CPC分类号: H01J37/32568 H01J37/32091

    摘要: A plasma processing chamber includes a cantilever assembly configured to neutralize atmospheric load. The chamber includes a wall surrounding an interior region and having an opening formed therein. A cantilever assembly includes a substrate support for supporting a substrate within the chamber. The cantilever assembly extends through the opening such that a portion is located outside the chamber. The chamber includes an actuation mechanism operative to move the cantilever assembly relative to the wall.

    摘要翻译: 等离子体处理室包括构造成中和大气负荷的悬臂组件。 该室包括围绕内部区域并具有形成在其中的开口的壁。 悬臂组件包括用于支撑腔室内的衬底的衬底支撑件。 悬臂组件延伸穿过开口,使得一部分位于室外。 所述腔室包括致动机构,其可操作以相对于所述壁移动所述悬臂组件。

    APPARATUSES FOR ADJUSTING ELECTRODE GAP IN CAPACITIVELY-COUPLED RF PLASMA REACTOR
    8.
    发明申请
    APPARATUSES FOR ADJUSTING ELECTRODE GAP IN CAPACITIVELY-COUPLED RF PLASMA REACTOR 有权
    用于调节电容耦合RF等离子体反应器中电极隙的装置

    公开(公告)号:US20100124822A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-20

    申请号:US12693066

    申请日:2010-01-25

    CPC分类号: H01J37/32568 H01J37/32091

    摘要: A plasma processing chamber includes a cantilever assembly configured to neutralize atmospheric load. The chamber includes a wall surrounding an interior region and having an opening formed therein. A cantilever assembly includes a substrate support for supporting a substrate within the chamber. The cantilever assembly extends through the opening such that a portion is located outside the chamber. The chamber includes an actuation mechanism operative to move the cantilever assembly relative to the wall.

    摘要翻译: 等离子体处理室包括构造成中和大气负荷的悬臂组件。 该室包括围绕内部区域并具有形成在其中的开口的壁。 悬臂组件包括用于支撑腔室内的衬底的衬底支撑件。 悬臂组件延伸穿过开口,使得一部分位于室外。 所述腔室包括致动机构,其可操作以相对于所述壁移动所述悬臂组件。

    Apparatuses for adjusting electrode gap in capacitively-coupled RF plasma reactor
    9.
    发明申请
    Apparatuses for adjusting electrode gap in capacitively-coupled RF plasma reactor 有权
    用于调整电容耦合射频等离子体反应器中电极间隙的装置

    公开(公告)号:US20080171444A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-17

    申请号:US11653869

    申请日:2007-01-17

    IPC分类号: H01L21/3065

    CPC分类号: H01J37/32568 H01J37/32091

    摘要: A plasma processing chamber includes a cantilever assembly configured to neutralize atmospheric load. The chamber includes a wall surrounding an interior region and having an opening formed therein. A cantilever assembly includes a substrate support for supporting a substrate within the chamber. The cantilever assembly extends through the opening such that a portion is located outside the chamber. The chamber includes an actuation mechanism operative to move the cantilever assembly relative to the wall.

    摘要翻译: 等离子体处理室包括构造成中和大气负荷的悬臂组件。 该室包括围绕内部区域并具有形成在其中的开口的壁。 悬臂组件包括用于支撑腔室内的衬底的衬底支撑件。 悬臂组件延伸穿过开口,使得一部分位于室外。 所述腔室包括致动机构,其可操作以相对于所述壁移动所述悬臂组件。