C23C16/45572

Internally cooled multi-hole injectors for delivery of process chemicals
11225716 · 2022-01-18 · ·

Internally cooled multi-hole injectors to deliver process chemicals are provided. An internal channel in an injector for the delivery system delivers process chemicals, such as a gas precursor, to a reaction space or substrate within a process chamber through multiple holes formed by outlets. A cooling delivery path and a cooling return path for cooling chemicals are positioned adjacent the supply channel to cool the process chemicals internally within the injector. The cooling process can be controlled to achieve a target cooling level for the process chemicals within the channel. In operation, undesired deposits are reduced thereby extending the time between product maintenance cycles. Further, the delivery and return flow of the cooling chemicals helps to stimulate a more evenly distributed temperature for the supply channel. Still further, the disclosed embodiments can be used in high-temperature environments, such as above about 400 degrees Celsius.

Apparatus for depositing metal films with plasma treatment

Embodiments of a gas delivery apparatus for use in a radio frequency (RF) processing apparatus are provided herein. In some embodiments, a gas delivery apparatus for use in a radio frequency (RF) processing apparatus includes: a conductive gas line having a first end and a second end; a first flange coupled to the first end; a second flange coupled to the second end, wherein the conductive gas line extends through and between the first and second flanges; and a block of ferrite material surrounding the conductive gas line between the first and second flanges.

Integrated showerhead with thermal control for delivering radical and precursor gas to a downstream chamber to enable remote plasma film deposition

A substrate processing system includes a first chamber including a substrate support. A showerhead is arranged above the first chamber and is configured to filter ions and deliver radicals from a plasma source to the first chamber. The showerhead includes a heat transfer fluid plenum, a secondary gas plenum including an inlet to receive secondary gas and a plurality of secondary gas injectors to inject the secondary gas into the first chamber, and a plurality of through holes passing through the showerhead. The through holes are not in fluid communication with the heat transfer fluid plenum or the secondary gas plenum.

Film stress control for plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition

Embodiments of the present disclosure include methods and apparatus for depositing a plurality of layers on a large area substrate. In one embodiment, a processing chamber for plasma deposition is provided. The processing chamber includes a showerhead and a substrate support assembly. The showerhead is coupled to an RF power source and a ground and includes a plurality of perforated gas diffusion members. A plurality of plasma applicators is disposed within the showerhead, wherein one plasma applicator of the plurality of plasma applicators corresponds to one of the plurality of perforated gas diffusion members. Further, a DC bias power source is coupled to a substrate support assembly.

Deposition apparatus including a heat dissipation member

A deposition apparatus includes a chamber, a deposition source, and a stage disposed in the chamber with a target object mounted thereon. The deposition apparatus further includes a first plate coupled to the chamber, and a second plate disposed between the first plate and the stage, wherein the second plate includes a plurality of diffusion holes. The deposition apparatus additionally includes a heat dissipation member in contact with the first plate and the second plate, wherein the heat dissipation member includes a plurality of sidewall portions, wherein the plurality of sidewall portions are connected to each other. The deposition apparatus further includes a spacer coupled to a first sidewall portion of the plurality of sidewall portions and disposed between the first plate and the second plate, wherein the spacer extends parallel to the first sidewall portion.

Substrate processing apparatus
11840761 · 2023-12-12 · ·

Provided is a cooling device capable of controlling the temperature of an upper portion of a reactor, particularly, a gas supply device, for example, a shower head, by using a vortex tube. The cooling device may supply a cooling gas of a temperature lower than the temperature of the gas supply device heated to a high temperature, thereby easily controlling the temperature of the gas supply device.

FLOW HOMOGENIZING PLATE AND GAS HOMOGENIZING DEVICE FOR PROCESS CHAMBER
20210189563 · 2021-06-24 ·

A gas homogenizing device for a process chamber includes a flow homogenizing plate, a first isolation plate and a second isolation plate. The flow homogenizing plate includes a first guide slot opened on the first surface, a second guide slot opened on a second surface opposite to the first surface; and at least one first outlet hole. The at least one first inlet end of the first guide slot is in communication with a first gas source, and the at least one second inlet end of the second inlet end is in communication with a second gas source. The at least one first outlet end of the first guide slot is in communication with the at least one second outlet end of the second guide slot through the at least one first outlet hole.

Shower head, vapor phase growth apparatus, and vapor phase growth method

A shower head according to an embodiment includes: a mixing chamber mixing a plurality of process gases; a shower plate provided below the mixing chamber, the shower plate including a plurality of longitudinal flow paths and a lateral cooling flow path provided between the longitudinal flow paths, a mixed gas of the process gases flowing through the longitudinal flow paths, a cooling medium flowing through the lateral cooling flow path; and an outer circumferential portion cooling flow path provided around the shower plate.

FILM STRESS CONTROL FOR PLASMA ENHANCED CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION

Embodiments of the present disclosure include methods and apparatus for depositing a plurality of layers on a large area substrate. In one embodiment, a processing chamber for plasma deposition is provided. The processing chamber includes a showerhead and a substrate support assembly. The showerhead is coupled to an RF power source and a ground and includes a plurality of perforated gas diffusion members. A plurality of plasma applicators is disposed within the showerhead, wherein one plasma applicator of the plurality of plasma applicators corresponds to one of the plurality of perforated gas diffusion members. Further, a DC bias power source is coupled to a substrate support assembly.

Plasma processing apparatus and temperature control method

A plasma processing apparatus includes: a shower head including a ceiling plate having a plurality of gas holes, and a base member having a space so as to supply the processing gas to the plurality of gas holes; a temperature adjustment mechanism provided in the shower head; an acquisition unit configured to acquire a combination of a plasma parameter and pressure in the space in the base member; an estimation unit configured to estimate temperature of the ceiling plate corresponding to the acquired combination of the parameter and the pressure with reference to temperature information indicating the temperature of the ceiling plate corresponding to the combination of the parameter and the pressure; and a temperature controller configured to control the temperature adjustment mechanism such that the estimated temperature of the ceiling plate becomes target temperature when a plasma processing is performed.