Method for improved low pressure inductively coupled high density plasma reactor

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PATENT NO 6475814
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09634208

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A plasma reactor comprises an electromagnetic energy source coupled to a radiator through first and second variable impedance networks. The plasma reactor includes a chamber having a dielectric window that is proximate to the radiator. A shield is positioned between the radiator and the dielectric window. The shield substantially covers a surface of the radiator near the dielectric window. A portion of the radiator that is not covered by the shield is proximate to a conductive wall of the chamber. Plasma reactor operation includes the following steps. A plasma is ignited in a chamber with substantially capacitive electric energy coupled from the radiator. A variable impedance network is tuned so that the capacitive electric energy coupled into the chamber is diminished. The plasma is then powered with substantially magnetic energy.

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  • MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blalock, Guy T Boise, ID 151 3857
Donohoe, Kevin G Boise, ID 117 2100

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