Method and control system for depositing a layer

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8658001
APP PUB NO 20080223716A1
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12045473

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A method and control system are provided for depositing a layer in a sputter-deposition system having a target cathode. A first dependence relationship of a deposition rate of the layer on an operating parameter, selected from cathode voltage, cathode current, and cathode power, is provided prior to deposition of the layer. A second dependence relationship of the operating parameter on time is measured during deposition of the layer, while a different operating parameter, also selected from cathode voltage, cathode current, and cathode power, is held substantially constant. On the basis of the first and second dependence relationships, a deposition time for the layer is dynamically determined during deposition of the layer.

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VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC1445 SOUTH SPECTRUM BLVD SUITE 102 CHANDLER AS 85286

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Ockenfuss, Georg J Santa Rosa, US 89 421
Tilsch, Markus K Santa Rosa, US 12 61

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