Germanium tetraflouride and hydrogen mixtures for an ion implantation system

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PATENT NO 11827973
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17688613

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The current disclosure is directed to methods and assemblies configured to deliver a mixture of germanium tetrafluoride (GeF4) and hydrogen (H2) gases to an ion implantation apparatus, so H2 is present in an amount in the range of 25%-67% (volume) of the gas mixture, or the GeF4 and H2 are present in a volume ratio (GeF4:H2) in the range of 3:1 to 33:67. The use of the H2 gas in an amount in mixture or relative to the GeF4 gas prevents the volatilization of cathode material, thereby improving performance and lifetime of the ion implantation apparatus. Gas mixtures according to the disclosure also result in a significant Ge+ current gain and W+ peak reduction during au ion implantation procedure.

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ENTEGRIS INC129 CONCORD ROAD BILLERICA MA 01821

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Byl, Oleg Southbury, US 50 326
Despres, Joseph R Middletown, US 30 51
Sweeney, Joseph D New Milford, US 83 783
Tang, Ying Brookfield, US 110 791
Yedave, Sharad N Danbury, US 31 218

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