Radiant energy – Irradiation of objects or material – Irradiation of semiconductor devices
Patent
1990-10-04
1991-12-10
Berman, Jack I.
Radiant energy
Irradiation of objects or material
Irradiation of semiconductor devices
2504923, 250398, H01J 3700
Patent
active
050721259
ABSTRACT:
An ion implanter has a sample table on which a sample is placed, and means for injecting ions into the sample by applying an ion beam to the sample on the sample table. The ion implanter has magnetic field applying means for generating radial magnetic fields on the surface of the sample from near the center of the sample to outside of the outer periphery of the sample. The secondary electrons generated when the ion beam irradiates the sample table or the sample, including the secondary electrons generated from the sample table near the outer periphery of the sample, are trapped in the magnetic fields and transferred to the central portion of the sample. The secondary electrons are attracted by the electrostatic charge of the ions injected to the surface of the sample and recombine with the ions. Consequently, the electrostatic charge on the surface of the sample is decreased, preventing generation of device defects caused by electrostatic discharge damage.
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Fujii Haruhisa
Muto Hirotaka
Nakanishi Koichiro
Berman Jack I.
Mitsubishi Denki & Kabushiki Kaisha
Nguyen Kiet T.
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