Multiple edge deposition exclusion rings

Details Multiple edge deposition exclusion rings Multiple edge deposition exclusion rings

1997-09-12

1999-07-13

Breneman, R. Bruce

Coating apparatus

Gas or vapor deposition

Having means to expose a portion of a substrate to coating...

118728, 118503, 118504, 20429811, 4272481, C23C 1600, C23C 1400

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059221330

ABSTRACT:
An exclusion ring system for depositing a film with multiple exclusion zones on a substrate in a deposition apparatus having a pedestal for supporting the substrate at different positions. A first exclusion ring is positioned above the substrate and pedestal and extends over a first zone overlying the perimeter of the substrate up to a first inner periphery. A second ring is positioned between the first ring and the substrate and extends over a second zone overlying the perimeter of the substrate outwardly of the first zone to a second inner periphery lying outwardly of the first inner periphery. When the pedestal is in a raised position, it supports the rings. When the pedestal is in a lowered position, the rings are supported by legs resting on a stationary wall, the legs of the first ring being effectively longer than the legs of the second ring so that the rings are sequentially moved away from the substrate as the pedestal is lowered. Initially, the first ring is in a position proximate the substrate to prevent deposition of the first film over the first zone. Then the pedestal is lowered to a position where the first ring is moved away from the substrate by its leg being supported. This leaves the second ring as an effective exclusion ring at the second position so that the second film is deposited over the first and over the second zone and also extends outwardly to cover and protect the edge of the first film.

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