IN-SITU ION SOURCE CLEANING FOR PARTIAL PRESSURE ANALYZERS USED IN PROCESS MONITORING

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An ion source apparatus for partial pressure analyzers and in-situ cleaning method thereof based on inducing a hollow cathode discharge (HCD) inside the ion source. The HCD is formed by applying a high negative voltage to one or more parts of the ion source, including the anode electrode, the lens focus plate and at least one other lens or other form of plate, such as a total pressure collector plate.

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INFICON INCTWO TECHNOLOGY PLACE EAST SYRACUSE NY 13057

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Frees, Louis C Manlius, US 8 76
Lakeman, Steven J Newbury Park, US 2 22
Merrill, Jeffrey P San Jose, US 1 16
Yang, Chenglong Fremont, US 15 29

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