System and method for distributing RF power to a plasma source

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9721759
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15090486

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Described herein are techniques for supplying radio frequency (RF) power to a large area plasma source so as to produce a plasma that is substantially uniform in two spatial dimensions. The RF power may be supplied by a power supply system, which may comprise a RF source and a distribution network. The distribution network may comprise a matching network, and a branching circuit that divides the RF power into several branches. Each of the branches of the distribution network may include a phase shifter that shifts the RF signal (which carries the RF power) by an odd multiple of 90°, and a blocking filter which blocks any harmonics and other unwanted frequencies which are reflected from a plasma source. The output of the branches may be coupled to feed points that are spatially distributed over the one or more electrodes of the plasma source.

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AIXTRON SEDORNKAULSTRA¿E 2 HERZOGENRATH 52134

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Karlquist, Richard Keith Galt, US 2 20
Savas, Stephen Edward Pleasanton, US 16 564
Weisse, Robert Eugene San Jose, US 1 9

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