METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING RESIDUE FROM AN ION SOURCE COMPONENT

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APP PUB NO 20110108058A1
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12616662

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Some techniques disclosed herein facilitate cleaning residue from a molecular beam component. For example, in an exemplary method, a molecular beam is provided along a beam path, causing residue build up on the molecular beam component. To reduce the residue, the molecular beam component is exposed to a hydro-fluorocarbon plasma. Exposure to the hydro-fluorocarbon plasma is ended based on whether a first predetermined condition is met, the first predetermined condition indicative of an extent of removal of the residue. Other methods and systems are also disclosed.

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AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC108 CHERRY HILL DRIVE BEVERLY MA 01915

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DiVergilio, William F Cambridge, US 33 408
Gilchrist, Glen R Danvers, US 2 7
Srivastava, Aseem K Andover, US 14 854

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