US3970854A
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High speed ion beam switching arrangement for use in the production of determinate solid body dopings by means of ion implantation
Assignee: Siemens AG
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Filing: 1974-05-20
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Granted: 1976-07-20
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Expires: 1994-05-20
Abstract
Abstract An arrangement for high speed ion beam switching in the production of determinate implantation doses for the doping, by ion implantation, in solid bodies, in which an electrode, preferably a diaphragm is interposed in the path of an ion beam from an ion source, and to which a potential is intermittently connected and disconnected in a controlled manner, to produce a potential wall which is disposed in the beam path of the ions, which has a value exceeding the kinetic energy of the ions, whereby the latter cannot pass therethrough.
Inventors
- 👤 Hartmut Boroffka
- 👤 Eberhard Krimmel
- 👤 Hartmut Runge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:34
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J37/00; H01J37/30; H01J37/317; H01J37/3171
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
In an arrangement for high speed ion beam switching, in the production of determinate implantation doses for the doping, by ion implantation, in solid bodies, which arrangement includes an ion source, a mass separator, a main acceleration system and a lens system, the combination of an electrode interposed in the path of an ion beam from said source preceding the main acceleration system, and switching means for intermittently connecting and disconnecting said electrode from a potential having a value, relative to the kinetic energy of the discharged ions, that upon application of such potential to said electrode, a potential wall will be produced thereat, disposed in the beam path of the ions and having a value exceeding the kinetic energy of such ions whereby the latter cannot pass therethrough, and an ion current integrator operatively disposed to monitor predetermined implantation dosage, operative to control at least the disconnection of the ion beam.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
In an arrangement for high speed ion beam switching, in the production of determinate implantation doses for the doping, by ion implantation, in solid bodies, which arrangement includes an ion source, a mass separator, a main acceleration system and a lens system, the combination of an electrode interposed in the path of an ion beam from said source preceding the main acceleration system, and switching means for intermittently connecting and disconnecting said electrode from a potential having a value, relative to the kinetic energy of the discharged ions, that upon application of such potential to said electrode, a potential wall will be produced thereat, disposed in the beam path of the ions and having a value exceeding the kinetic energy of such ions whereby the latter cannot pass therethrough, and an ion current integrator operatively disposed to monitor predetermined implantation dosage, operative to control at least the disconnection of the ion beam.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, wherein said electrode is interposed between such ion source and a mass separator.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, wherein said electrode comprises a diaphragm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, wherein additional electrodes are provided adjacent said electrode, forming a lens system which focuses the ions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the voltage supply for said potential applied to said electrode is connected thereto by switching means controlled by a light-optical signal transmission.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, wherein said switching arrangement is operative to effect a connection and disconnection of the ion beam.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, wherein such switching arrangement forms a part of a system for the production of semiconductor components.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
An arrangement according to claim 3, wherein additional electrodes are provided adjacent said electrode, forming a lens system which focuses the ions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
An arrangement according to claim 8, wherein said electrode is interposed between such ion source and a mass separator.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
An arrangement according to claim 9, wherein the voltage supply for said potential applied to said electrode is connected thereto by switching means controlled by a light-optical signal transmission.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
An arrangement according to claim 10, wherein said ion current integrator is operative over said light-optical signal transmission to control at least the disconnection of the ion beam.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
An arrangement according to claim 11, wherein said switching means is operative to effect a connection and disconnection of the ion beam.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
An arrangement according to claim 11, wherein such switching means forms a part of a system for the production of semiconductor components.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-07-20 | 1980-01-19 | 1980-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-20 | 1984-01-19 | 1984-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-20 | 1988-01-19 | 1988-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |