Multi-zone gas distribution plate (GDP) and a method for designing the multi-zone GDP

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PATENT NO 9997336
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15138499

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A multi-zone gas distribution plate (GDP) for high uniformity in plasma-based etching is provided. A housing defines a process chamber and comprises a gas inlet configured to receive a process gas. A GDP is arranged in the process chamber and is configured to distribute the process gas within the process chamber. The GDP comprises a plurality of holes extending through the GDP, and further comprises a plurality of zones into which the holes are grouped. The zones comprise a first zone and a second zone. Holes of the first zone share a first cross-sectional profile and holes of the second zone share a second cross-sectional profile different than the first cross-sectional profile. A method for designing the multi-zone GDP is also provided.

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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD8 LI-HSIN RD 6 HSINCHU SCIENCE PARK HSINCHU 300-78

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Chan, Chih-Hua Hsinchu, TW 2 2
Chen, Jr-Sheng Hsinchu, TW 15 6
Chiang, Yu-Pei Hsinchu, TW 13 7
Chou, Yin-Tun Hsinchu, TW 20 4
Huang, Lin-Ching Hsinchu, TW 7 5
Meng, Chin-Han Hsinchu, TW 7 5

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