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Electronically tuned matching networks using adjustable inductance elements and resonant tank circuits
Assignee: Applied Materials Inc
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Filing: 1992-11-12
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Granted: 1995-02-21
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Expires: 2012-11-12
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure discusses impedance matching circuits based on parallel-resonant L-C tank circuits, and describes a low-loss design for an adjustable inductance element suitable for use in these parallel tank circuits. The application of an impedance matching circuit to a plasma process is also disclosed; in this context, a local impedance transformation circuit is used to improve power transfer to the plasma source antenna.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth S. Collins
- 👤 John Trow
- 👤 Craig A. Roderick
- 👤 II Jay D. Pinson
- 👤 II Douglas A. Buchberger
- 👤 Robert P. Hartlage
- 👤 Viktor Shel
Bibliographic Details
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CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J37/00; H01J37/32; H01J37/32009; H01J37/32082; H01J37/32174; H01J37/32183; H03; H03H; H03H11/00; H03H11/02; H03H11/28; H03H11/30; H01F; H01F29/00; H01F29/14; H01F29/143; H01F29/146; H01J37/321; H01J37/32137; H01J37/32146; H01J37/32155; H01J37/32165; H01J37/32431; H01J37/32458; H01J37/32522; H01J37/3266; H01J37/32688; H01J37/32697; H01J37/32706; H01J37/32798; H01J37/32853; H01J37/32871; H03H7/00; H03H7/38; H03H7/40; H05; H05H; H05H1/00; H05H1/24; H05H1/46; H10; H10P; H10P50/00; H10P50/20; H10P50/28; H10P50/282; H10P50/283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A variable inductance element for generating an inductive reactance to a high-frequency electrical signal current flowing between a first and a second signal terminal, comprising a rod-type core manufactured of a material having a non-linear relationship between magnetic field intensity H and magnetic flux density B, control means for generating a low-frequency electrical control current, a first control winding bearing said control current and generating magnetic fields in said core, and a signal coil coupled between said first and second signal terminals bearing said high-frequency electrical signal current and generating magnetic fields in said core.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A variable inductance element for generating an inductive reactance to a high-frequency electrical signal current flowing between a first and a second signal terminal, comprising a rod-type core manufactured of a material having a non-linear relationship between magnetic field intensity H and magnetic flux density B, control means for generating a low-frequency electrical control current, a first control winding bearing said control current and generating magnetic fields in said core, and a signal coil coupled between said first and second signal terminals bearing said high-frequency electrical signal current and generating magnetic fields in said core.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The variable inductance element of claim 1 wherein said core is a cylindrical rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
64 words
The variable inductance element of claim 2 further comprising a second control winding for bearing a low-frequency electrical control current generating magnetic fields in said core in substantially the same direction as said first winding, wherein said coil is wound around a midsection of said rod and said first and second control windings are positioned on said rod on opposite sides of said coil.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
The variable inductance element of claim 3 wherein said rod is suspended inside of said first and second winding and said coil such that there is a cylindrical cavity between said core and said windings and coil, and further comprising cooling liquid in said cylindrical cavity between said core and said windings and coil in thermal contact with said core, windings and coil.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The variable inductance element of claim 4 wherein said cooling liquid flows through cavity along the length of said rod.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
The variable inductance element of claim 3 further comprising conductive shielding positioned between said control windings and said core and between said control windings and said coil for preventing high-frequency magnetic fields generated by said coil from coupling through said control windings, but permitting low-frequency magnetic fields generated by said control windings to couple through said coil.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The variable inductance element of claim 6 wherein said conductive shielding possesses a gap to prevent high frequency eddy currents.
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