US4304983A
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Plasma etching device and process
Assignee: Intersil Corp
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Filing: 1980-06-26
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Granted: 1981-12-08
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Expires: 2000-06-26
Abstract
Abstract A plasma etching device having a quartz cylinder surrounded by RF energized electrodes or coils, contains a slotted aluminum tube into which wafers for etching are supported and processed. Each of the slots of the aluminum tube is provided with a shield extending longitudinally of the slot to intercept optical radiation, including deleterious ultraviolet (UV) radiation, of the plasma from entering the tube while still permitting the active etchant particles to pass into the tube to act on the wafers.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred J. Pierfederici
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 17:11
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J37/00; H01J37/32; H01J37/32431; H01J37/32623; B; B23; B23K; B23K10/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S422/00; Y10S422/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
In a plasma etching device comprising a non-metallic, inorganic, hollow chamber having an end wall, an inner wall and an opposing front opening, and means for generating RF energy disposed about the inorganic chamber, wherein the improvement comprises: a chamber of electrically conductive unperforated sheet of metal, except for at least one certain opening to pass sufficient reactant gas therethrough, said conductive chamber being positioned within and, spaced from the inner wall of the inorganic chamber, the conductive chamber being sufficiently large in diameter to contain the material to be etched, and a member extending over the certain opening and spaced from the certain opening to provide a gap between the member and the certain opening serving to shield optical radiations from flowing through the certain opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
In a plasma etching device comprising a non-metallic, inorganic, hollow chamber having an end wall, an inner wall and an opposing front opening, and means for generating RF energy disposed about the inorganic chamber, wherein the improvement comprises: a chamber of electrically conductive unperforated sheet of metal, except for at least one certain opening to pass sufficient reactant gas therethrough, said conductive chamber being positioned within and, spaced from the inner wall of the inorganic chamber, the conductive chamber being sufficiently large in diameter to contain the material to be etched, and a member extending over the certain opening and spaced from the certain opening to provide a gap between the member and the certain opening serving to shield optical radiations from flowing through the certain opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
In the device according to claim 1, wherein the inner conductive chamber is concentrically positioned within the outer chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
In the device according to claim 2, wherein the certain opening is in the form of an elongated slot extending lengthwise of the conductive chamber and having a width sufficient to pass reactant gas.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
In the device according to claim 1, wherein the members are generally planar supported with means to provide for a predetermined spacing of each planar member over the corresponding slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
In the device according to claim 4, wherein the support means is adjustable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
In the device according to claim 5, wherein the adjustable support means is a c-shaped flexible member connected to the member and the conductive chamber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
In the device according to claim 2, wherein said inorganic chamber is a cylinder formed of quartz and said conductive chamber is a cylinder formed of aluminum.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
In the device according to claim 7, wherein said shield member is formed of aluminum.
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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) | 1984-12-07 | 1985-06-08 | 1985-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-07 | 1989-06-08 | 1989-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-07 | 1993-06-08 | 1993-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |