Abstract:
Embodiments of a process kit for substrate process chambers are provided herein. In some embodiments, a process kit for a substrate process chamber may include a ring having a body and a lip extending radially inward from the body, wherein the body has a first annular channel formed in a bottom of the body; an annular conductive shield having a lower inwardly extending ledge that terminates in an upwardly extending portion configured to interface with the first annular channel of the ring; and a conductive member electrically coupling the ring to the conductive shield when the ring is disposed on the conductive shield.
Abstract:
Methods of processing a substrate in a PVD chamber are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of processing a substrate in a PVD chamber, includes: sputtering material from a target disposed in the PVD chamber and onto a substrate, wherein at least some of the material sputtered from the target is guided to the substrate through a magnetic field provided by one or more upper magnets disposed about a processing volume of the PVD chamber above a support pedestal for the substrate in the PVD chamber, one or more first magnets disposed about the support pedestal and providing an increased magnetic field strength at an edge region of the substrate, and one or more second magnets disposed below the support pedestal that increase a magnetic field strength at a central region of the substrate.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for generating a magnetic field external to a physical vapor deposition (PVD) chamber to improve etch or deposition uniformity on a substrate disposed inside of the PVD chamber are provided herein. In some embodiments, a process chamber, includes a chamber body defining an interior volume therein; a pedestal disposed in the interior volume for supporting a substrate; a coil disposed in the interior volume above the pedestal; and an external magnet assembly, comprising: a housing coupled to the chamber body; and a plurality of magnets disposed external to the chamber body coupled to the housing and arranged asymmetrically about the chamber body.
Abstract:
A holding assembly for retaining a deposition ring about a periphery of a substrate support in a substrate processing chamber, the deposition ring comprising a peripheral recessed pocket with a holding post. The holding assembly comprises a restraint beam capable of being attached to the substrate support, the restraint beam comprising two ends, and an anti-lift bracket. The anti-lift bracket comprises a block comprising a through-channel to receive an end of a restraint beam, and a retaining hoop attached to the block, the retaining hoop sized to slide over and encircle the holding post in the peripheral recessed pocket of the deposition ring.
Abstract:
A holding assembly for retaining a deposition ring about a periphery of a substrate support in a substrate processing chamber, the deposition ring comprising a peripheral recessed pocket with a holding post. The holding assembly comprises a restraint beam capable of being attached to the substrate support, the restraint beam comprising two ends, and an anti-lift bracket. The anti-lift bracket comprises a block comprising a through-channel to receive an end of a restraint beam, and a retaining hoop attached to the block, the retaining hoop sized to slide over and encircle the holding post in the peripheral recessed pocket of the deposition ring.
Abstract:
Embodiments of coils for use in process chambers are provided herein. In some embodiments, a coil for use in a process chamber includes: a coil body having a first end portion and an opposing second end portion coupled to the first end portion via a central portion, the coil body having an annular shape with the first end portion and the second end portion disposed adjacent to each other and spaced apart by a gap forming a discontinuity in the annular shape, wherein at least one of the first end portion and the second end portion have a height that is greater than a height of the central portion; and a plurality of hubs coupled to an outer sidewall of the coil body and configured to facilitate coupling the coil to the process chamber, wherein a hub of the plurality of hubs is coupled to each of the first end portion and the second end portion and configured to couple the coil to a power source.
Abstract:
In some embodiments, a target assembly, for use in a substrate processing chamber having a process shield, may include a backing plate having a first side and an opposing second side, wherein the second side comprises a first surface having a first diameter bounded by a first edge; a target material having a first side bonded to the first surface of the backing plate; wherein the first edge is an interface between the backing plate and the target material; a plurality of slots disposed along an outer periphery of the backing plate extending from the first side of the backing plate toward the second side of the backing plate, wherein the plurality of slots are configured to align the target assembly with respect to the process shield.
Abstract:
A plasma vapor deposition (PVD) chamber used for depositing material includes an apparatus for influencing ion trajectories during deposition on a substrate. The apparatus includes at least one annular support assembly configured to be externally attached to and positioned below a substrate support pedestal and a magnetic field generator affixed to the annular support assembly and configured to radiate magnetic fields on a top surface of the substrate. The magnetic field generator may include a plurality of symmetrically spaced discrete permanent magnets or may use one or more electromagnets to generate the magnetic fields.
Abstract:
A chamber component for a processing chamber is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a chamber component for a processing chamber includes a component part body having unitary monolithic construction. The component part body has a textured surface. The textured surface includes a plurality of independent engineered macro features integrally formed with the component part body. The engineered macro features include a macro feature body extending from the textured surface.