Enhanced reactive DC sputtering system

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1993-04-02

1998-02-17

Nguyen, Nam

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

Processes and products

Coating, forming or etching by sputtering

20419213, 20419215, 20419222, 20429803, 20429808, C23C 1434

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active

057188130

ABSTRACT:
An enhanced reactive plasma processing method and system useful for deposition of highly insulating films. A variety of alternative embodiments are allowed for varying applications. In one embodiment, a tapped inductor is switched to ground or some common level to achieve substantial voltage reversal of about 10% upon detection of an arc condition. This reversal of voltage is maintained long enough to either afford processing advantages or 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 either interrupting the supply of power or reversing voltage is effected through a timer system in the power source.

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