Method and apparatus for generating a variable clock used to control a component of a substrate processing system

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Methods and apparatus for generating a variable clock used to control a component of a substrate processing system are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for controlling a substrate processing system includes: a phase locked loop circuit for generating a relative clock that is phase locked to a variable frequency signal being used by a substrate processing chamber; and a controller, coupled to the phase locked loop circuit, for producing a control signal for a component of the substrate processing system, wherein the control signal is based upon the relative clock and an operating indicia of the substrate processing system.

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APPLIED MATERIALS INCP O BOX 450-A SANTA CLARA CA 95052

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Collins, Kenneth S San Jose, US 310 28285
Kobayashi, Satoru Santa Clara, US 226 3972
Ramaswamy, Kartik San Jose, US 371 20119

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