Thin film DC plasma processing system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5427669
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07998513

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An enhanced DC plasma processing system which acts to immediately stop current from flowing through the plasma allows a variety of alternative embodiments for varying applications. In one embodiment, a tapped inductor is switched to ground to achieve substantial voltage reversal of about 10% upon detection of an arc condition through voltage and/or rate of voltage change techniques. This reversal of voltage is maintained long enough to allow restoration of uniform charge density within the plasma prior to restoration of the initial driving condition. A technique for preventing arc discharges involving periodically applying a reverse voltage is effected through a timer system in the power supply.

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ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES INC1595 WYNKOOP STREET SUITE 800 DENVER CO 80202

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Drummond, Geoffrey N Fort Collins, CO 15 640

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