Edge ring assembly for plasma etching chambers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8845856
APP PUB NO 20110126984A1
SERIAL NO

12957932

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An edge ring assembly used in a plasma etching chamber includes a dielectric coupling ring and a conductive edge ring. In one embodiment, the dielectric coupling ring has an annular projection extending axially upward from its inner periphery. The dielectric coupling ring is adapted to surround a substrate support in a plasma etching chamber. The conductive edge ring is adapted to surround the annular projection of the dielectric coupling ring. A substrate supported on the substrate support overhangs the substrate support and overlies the annular projection of the dielectric coupling ring and a portion of the conductive edge ring. In another embodiment, the dielectric coupling ring has a rectangular cross section. The dielectric coupling ring and the conductive edge ring are adapted to surround a substrate support in a plasma etching chamber. A substrate supported on the substrate support overhangs the substrate support and overlies a portion of the conductive edge ring.

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  • LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kang, Michael S San Ramon, US 7 306
Kellogg, Michael C Pleasanton, US 44 1710
Saldana, Migùel A Fremont, US 1 1
Taylor, Travis R Fremont, US 14 262

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