Abstract:
An ion implantation apparatus is intended to perform the ion implantation for the desired surface of a target irrespective of the surface geometry thereof, and to simplify the structure. The apparatus includes a vacuum chamber, and a plurality of arc ion sources for emitting ion beams on the surface of the target disposed within the vacuum chamber. A plurality of arc ion source mounting openings are formed on the vacuum chamber. One or more of arc ion sources necessary for emitting ion beams on the desired surface of the target are airtightly mounted on the openings opposed to the above surface.
Abstract:
The electrode (11) of the present invention is used in a Plasma Assisted Chemical Etching process and comprises an inner member (47) surrounded by an outer member (45) defining a gap (77) therebetween such that a gas can flow therethrough. In the preferred embodiment, the inner member (47) and the concentric outer member (45) are both cylindrical in shape, therefore, the gap (77) has an annular configuration. A vertical ducting system is bored within the inner member (47) and directly or indirectly intersects the annular gap (77).
Abstract:
A sputtering apparatus including two electrodes, a sputtering target disposed on one of the electrodes, and a gas supply for supplying a discharge gas in a vacuum to produce an electric discharge between the two electrodes and whereby particles sputtered from the target due to impact thereon of ions produced by the discharge, are deposited on a substrate. The target disposed on one electrode is formed into an elongated band and the other electrode is disposed so as to enclose the target. The other electrode is also provided with a magnet for producing a magnetic field thereon, and further includes a narrow elongated slot which defines a narrow sputter particle outlet. The narrow sputter particle outlet permits a pressure to exist near the electrical discharge which is higher than the pressure near the substrate. According to a preferred embodiment, the sputtering apparatus has an ion source combined integrally therewith.
Abstract:
An ion beam generating apparatus including a vacuum chamber for retaining a vacuum therein, a microwave being introduced therein through at least one portion thereof, at least one vacuum arc plasma generating source having a cathode, an anode, and arc generating device and disposed inside the vacuum chamber, and ion extracting device for extracting ions from the plasma.
Abstract:
The device comprises a cylindrical casing provided with an internal cavity and with a flange and an arc chamber superimposed over the cylindrical casing and including a filament electrically supplied through supply conductors external to said casing and supported by said flange, a repeller plate held at a negative voltage through supply conductors external to said casing and supported by said flange and an inlet for a gas which may be ionized, Inside the arc chamber there is also a support for the metal to be ionized supported and connected electrically to an electrode at a negative voltage by means of a rod passing through the internal cavity of said cylindrical casing.
Abstract:
A metallurgic implantation apparatus of metal ions having a large emitting surface, a considerable flux and a controllable implantation depth comprises within an implantation chamber held in vacuo at least one vacuum arc ion source (1, 2, 3, 4) from which the ions (5) are extracted and projected onto a target plate (9) by means of an extraction and focusing electrode (6,7) and of an acceleration electrode (8) polarized at a very high and at a low voltage, respectively. The target plate (9) bombarded by the projection of ions emits a flux of secondary electrons, which are repelled by a suppression electrode (10) polarized negatively with respect to the target plate connected to ground.
Abstract:
A multimode ionization source includes a resistive filament aligned with an exit cone orifice. The filament generates electrons that bombard molecules near the orifice. In electron impact mode, a pressure regulator selects a low pressure within an ionization chamber and gaseous analyte is injected through a gas inlet and ionized by electron bombardment. In chemical ionization mode, an intermediate pressure of reagent gas established; electrons ionize the reagent gas. Gaseous analyte is introduced is ionized by the reagent gas through chemical interaction. In thermospray mode, a high pressure is established and heated liquid analyte is introduced into the chamber as a spray which is ionized by ion evaporation; in a thermospray/chemical ionization submode, filament activation supplements ion evaporation. Ions produced in all modes can be directed to a mass analyzer for analysis.
Abstract:
An ion source of the side extraction type which includes auxiliary electrodes surrounding the cathode at the ends of the anode, and insulators surrounding the auxiliary electrodes and electrically isolating them from the anode. The auxiliary electrodes essentially define the ends of the discharge chamber, leaving the anode confined to the cylindrical surface surrounding the filament. Each insulator is made up of an inner insulator and an outer insulator with an annular space defined between them. The inner and outer insulators are each in the form of a cylinder with a radially extending flange formed at one end, and interfit with the anode and with each other such that cylindrical spaces are defined between the outer flange portion and the anode and between the inner and outer flange portions. These and other features contribute to improve the electrical isolation between the auxiliary electrode and the anode, prolong source life, and improve beam purity.
Abstract:
In a microwave ion source utilizing a microwave and a magnetic field, a microwave introducing window has a multilayer structure of plates with different dielectric constants, a magnetic circuit is arranged to generate a magnetic field having a higher intensity than that defined by ECR (Electron Cyclotron Resonance) conditions so as to form a narrow high-density plasma, an ion extraction electrode has an ion extraction window whose contour falls within a center region of the narrow high-density plasma.
Abstract:
A sputtering type of a metal ion source includes a microwave radiation means and a pair of magnetic poles to which a negative electric potential is applied. The magnetic pole acts as an electrode for retarding electrons when a sputtering target is placed at the pointed end of the magnetic pole, high density ions generated by the operation of PIG (Penning Ionization Guage) discharge and a magnetic field efficiently bombard and sputter a target, and a microwave discharge acts as an electron supplying source so that a stable discharge is maintained.