WO2005074640A2 - Physical vapor deposition target constructions - Google Patents
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- the invention pertains to physical vapor deposition target constructions.
- PVD Physical vapor deposition
- Fig. 1 diagrammatically illustrates a PVD process.
- An exemplary PVD system 10 is shown having a substrate 1 2 positioned proximate a PVD target 14 (also referred to as a sputtering target).
- System 10 can utilize a monolithic target construction such as target 14 depicted, where monolithic indicates the target is machined or fabricated from a single piece of material and is used without combination with a target backing plate.
- a target construction can be a target assembly comprising a target and a backing plate (discussed further below).
- Target 14 or an alternative target/backing plate assembly can have any of a number of configurations suitable for retaining the target within a desired sputtering apparatus.
- Target 14 can comprise any suitable composition, and in the shown application comprises a conductive material. It is to be understood that the target can comprise any suitable construction for forming a desired film, and accordingly can also comprise non-conductive materials, such as for example, ceramic materials.
- An exposed surface 16 of target 14 can be referred to as a sputtering surface. During a sputtering event, high energy particles generated by an RF plasma, for example, are impinged upon surface 16. The impingement causes displacement of material from target 14.
- the released material is diagrammatically illustrated by arrows 18.
- the released material forms a thin film 20 across an upper surface of substrate 12.
- the side of target 14 which includes sputtering surface 16 can be referred to as a front side of the target.
- an opposing target surface 17 can be referred to as being on the back side of target 14.
- substrate 12 is typically placed at a defined distance opposite surface 16 of target 14 which is mounted within a sputtering apparatus (not shown).
- a target such as target 14, shown in Fig.
- a target/backing plate assembly is mounted within a PVD chamber, a portion of one or more surfaces of the target and/or backing plate can be in contact with interfacing surfaces of the PVD apparatus.
- a monolithic target is shown which has a sputtering surface 16 encircled by a mounting flange region 22.
- Target 14 is configured for mounting by providing mounting holes 24.
- Mounting holes 24 can in some instances be threaded for mounting using mounting bolts.
- Flange region 22 can comprise four holes as shown or can comprise any number of mounting holes as appropriate for the particular mounting configuration of the PVD system being utilized.
- target 14 can be mounted using a clamping or alternative configuration where holes 24 are not utilized and accordingly, flange region 22 can be configured to lack any holes (not shown).
- Fig. 3 shows a sectional side view of the target 14 taken along line 3-3 of Fig. 2.
- Mounting holes 24 can extend from a front side of target 28 through the flange region to backside 30.
- the number and placement of mounting poles 24 can vary depending upon the target mounting configuration of the system. Accordingly, the relative distance of placement of mounting holes 24 from target edge 32 can vary from that shown in Fig. 3.
- the relative distance of placement of mounting holes 24 from target edge 32 can vary from that shown in Fig. 3.
- target 14 has an inner radius R T associated with the radius of the sputtering portion of the target, and an overall radius R 2 which extends from a central axis designated 'C, to perimeter surface 32 and is inclusive of flange region 22 as well as the sputtering portion of the target.
- Target 14 can comprise an o-ring groove or channel 26 within flange region 22.
- o-ring channel 26 will be present as an opening in the front side of flange region 22. It is to be understood that the invention encompasses targets having alternative placement of o-ring channel 26, such as for example, at a distance from target edge 32 that differs from the placement shown in Figs. 2 and 3.
- portions of flange region 22 can typically contact one or more interfacing surfaces of the deposition apparatus.
- FIG. 4 shows an enlarged view of an exemplary flange region of a sputtering target.
- at least a portion of the front surface of flange region 22 can interface a ceramic ring disposed between the target and the wall of the sputtering apparatus.
- An o-ring (not shown) is placed within o-ring channel 26 and upon mounting. Such o-ring contacts and preferably forms a seal between the flange region and the ceramic ring or other contacting surface.
- the amount of surface recess or offset between parallel surfaces 36 and 40 in a conventional target is not limited to a particular value and can be, for example, about 0.01 inches. In such target configurations, rubbing, scarring and/or scoring can occur primarily at corner 38 and/or across portions of surface 40. [0013] Rubbing of the mounted target against the ceramic ring can be due to a number of factors. Upon impingement of high energy particles during a sputtering cycle, a portion of the energy of the particles is dissipated as thermal energy into the target material. Accordingly the temperature of target 14 increases during the sputtering process.
- Some PVD systems are configured to remove some of the thermal energy from the backside of the target or target/backing plate assembly utilizing a cooling circuit which typically comprises a water flow.
- a cooling circuit typically comprises a water flow.
- the temperature differential in the target leads to varied amounts of thermal expansion throughout the target and can result in motion.
- Such movement of the target can be enhanced in systems where pressurized water cooling is utilized on the backside and a vacuum is present at the opposing sputtering surface.
- the mounting of the target, and in certain instances the weight of the cooling fluid used in the cooling system can lead to severe o-ring deformation allowing increased contact between surfaces of the flange region and inner facing surfaces of the apparatus.
- the invention encompasses a target construction including a sputtering region having a sputtering surface disposed on a front face of the construction, and a flange region laterally outward relative to the sputtering region.
- the flange region has a front surface extending from the sputtering region to an outer edge of the construction.
- a protective layer is present over at least a portion of the front surface.
- the invention encompasses a sputtering target construction having a flange region laterally outward relative to a sputtering region.
- the flange region has a front surface extending from the sputtering region to an outer edge of the target construction.
- the flange region comprises a planar portion of the front surface which defines a first elevation and a groove disposed within the front surface separated from the sputtering region by at least the planar portion.
- the invention encompasses a target construction having an o-ring groove disposed within a flange region.
- the o-ring channel has a base surface, an orifice, a first sidewall extending from the base surface to the orifice, and a second sidewall opposing the first sidewall.
- a first corner angle within the channel is defined by the first sidewall and the base surface.
- a second corner angle is defined by the second sidewall and the base surface, the first and second corner angles being non-equivalent.
- Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic cross-sectional view of a physical vapor deposition system and shows a physical vapor deposition target construction proximate a substrate.
- Figs. 2 and 3 are a diagrammatic view and a cross-sectional view, respectively, of a typical PVD target construction.
- Fig. 4 is an enlarged fragmented view of the physical vapor deposition target shown in Fig. 3.
- Fig. 5 is a diagrammatic cross-sectional fragmentary view of a target construction in accordance with one aspect of the present invention.
- Fig. 6 is a diagrammatic cross-sectional fragmentary view of a target construction in accordance with an alternative aspect relative to Fig. 5.
- Fig. 7 is a diagrammatic top view of a protective ring in accordance with one aspect of the invention.
- Fig. 8 is a diagrammatic cross-sectional fragmentary view of a target construction incorporating a protective ring in accordance with one aspect of the present invention.
- Fig. 9 panels A and B show diagrammatic fragmentary top views of alternative protective ring configurations relative to that shown in Fig. 7.
- Fig. 10 shows a diagrammatic cross-sectional fragmentary view of a target construction incorporating a protective ring in accordance with Fig. 9.
- Fig. 11 is a diagrammatic cross-sectional fragmentary view of a target construction and an incorporated protective ring in accordance with an alternative aspect of the invention.
- Fig. 12 is a diagrammatic fragmentary cross-sectional view of a target construction in accordance with another aspect of the present invention.
- Fig. 13 is a diagrammatic fragmentary cross-sectional view of a target construction in accordance with an alternative aspect of the invention relative to that shown in Fig. 12.
- Fig. 14 is a diagrammatic fragmentary cross-sectional view of a target construction in accordance with another alternative aspect of the invention relative to that shown in Fig. 12.
- Fig. 14 is a diagrammatic fragmentary cross-sectional view of a target construction in accordance with another alternative aspect of the invention relative to that shown in Fig. 12.
- Fig. 15 is a diagrammatic fragmentary cross-sectional view of a target construction in accordance with another alternative aspect of the invention relative to that shown in Fig. 12.
- Fig. 16 is a diagrammatic cross-sectional side view of a PVD target/backing plate construction according to one aspect of the present invention.
- Fig. 17 is a diagrammatic cross-sectional fragmentary view of a target construction in accordance with another aspect of the present invention.
- Fig. 18 is a diagrammatic cross-sectional fragmentary view of a target construction in accordance with an alternative aspect of the invention relative to that shown in Fig. 17. [0037] Fig.
- FIG. 19 is a diagrammatic cross-sectional fragmentary view of a target construction in accordance with another alternative aspect of the invention relative to that shown in Fig. 17.
- DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [0038]
- One aspect of the invention is to develop methodology and target configurations to overcome or minimize target rubbing that can occur during sputter deposition. This aspect of the invention is described with reference to figures 5-19. Referring initially to Fig. 5, such shows a side view of target 14 having a flange region 22 configured in accordance with one aspect of the invention.
- the target of Fig. 5 has features similar to those discussed with respect to the monolithic targets of Figs. 2-4.
- a protective material coating 42 can be applied to one or more portions 36, 40 of the front surface of flange region.
- Coating layer 42 can preferably be a protective coating comprising a protective material which can reduce the coefficient of friction relative to uncoated flange surfaces. In particular instances, the coating 42 can additionally increase local strength.
- Exemplary coating materials for coating layer 42 include but are not limited to Teflon or plastic coating materials.
- coating layer 42 can comprise a layer of metal, ceramic, plastic, Teflon or a combination thereof, coated with an appropriate lubricant having a low coefficient of friction.
- coating layer 42 can preferably comprise an insulative material.
- Exemplary insulative materials which can be utilized include, for example, high performance polymers or insulating ceramics having a low coefficient of friction, and can preferably have properties similar to Teflon.
- Coating layer 42 can be provided using, for example, direct coating techniques to apply the coating material directly onto surface 40 and surface 36.
- protective layer 42 can be provided as separate Teflon, plastic or lubricated metal stickers, foils or spacers which can be adhered to the front surface of flange region 22.
- Coating 42 is not limited to any particular thickness and can be, for example, from about 0.001 inches to about 0.1 inches. In particular applications and/or particular PVD system configurations, coating layer 42 can preferably have a thickness of about 0.005 inches. However, the thickness of the coating should be less than the- ring clearance to avoid interference of the o-ring seal by the coating layer. [0043] Material 42 can be provided to cover the entire front surface of the flange region as shown in Fig. 5, or can alternatively be provided to cover only a portion of the front surface of the flange region as exemplified in Fig. 6. As illustrated in Fig.
- a first surface portion 36 can remain uncoated while coating layer 42 is applied over a second surface portion 40 to extend from outer corner 38 of o-ring groove 26 to outer edge 32 of the target construction.
- coating 42 can be applied over less than an entirety of surface 40 to extend less than the full distance to outer edge 32.
- coating 42 can extend from corner 38 to opening 24 (not shown).
- Coating 42 can be applied to form a continuous ring of coating material around the entire radius of the flange region or can be provided to cover less than an entirety of the radius, such as for example intermittent portions. For instance, coating 42 can be applied intermittently to cover alternate 15 degree radial segments of the flange while intervening 15 degree segments remain non-coated.
- the described protective coating can be utilized independently or can be utilized in combination with one or more of the modified contact surface regions and/or decreased volume o-ring channels aspects of the invention described below.
- Fig. 7 shows an exemplary protective ring 50 which can be utilized as alternative to the coating layer discussed above.
- Protective ring 50 as depicted in Fig. 7 can be described as being a flat or substantially flat ring of protective material which serves as a spacer between the flange region and interfacing surfaces of a PVD apparatus.
- Ring 50 can be configured to cover all or a portion of the front surface region of a target flange area in a manner similar to the protective coating discussed above (including radially intermittent covering of the flange region).
- Ring 50 can have an outer diameter R 2 which is equivalent to the outer diameter of the target construction as shown in Figs. 7 and 8.
- the protective ring can extend less than an entirety of the distance to the outer edge of a construction and the outer diameter of the ring can be less than the overall diameter of the target construction (not shown).
- Protective ring 50 can have an inner radius R 3 which can be equivalent to the radius of the sputtering region of a target construction (Ri shown in Figs. 2 and 3).
- R 3 can be increased to produce a ring which covers less than an entirety of the front surface of a particular flange region.
- protective ring 50 can be provided to have openings 54 extending therethrough.
- the number and spacing of openings 54 can preferably be configured to correspond to and align with the mounting holes present in the flange region.
- FIG. 8 shows an exemplary target construction flange area 22 incorporating a protective ring 50 such as that depicted in Fig. 7.
- protective ring 50 can be provided to at least cover surface 40 extending from outer corner 38 of o-ring groove 26 to target edge 32.
- Opening 54 can be aligned with mounting hole 24 as shown.
- protective ring 50 can be provided to have an inner diameter surface 52 which overlaps the o-ring groove 26 such as depicted in Fig. 8.
- An overlap distance 'd' can be defined as the distance between an inner diameter surface 52 of ring 50 and outer corner 38 of the flange region. Distance 'd' is not limited to a particular value and can preferably be selected to allow o- ring insertion into channel 26 and proper o-ring function during physical vapor deposition operations.
- Ring 50 is not limited to a particular material and can preferably be, for example, any of the materials discussed above with respect to protective coating 42. Ring 50 can be removable from over flange surface 40, or in particular instances, can be affixed to surface 40 by, for example, an appropriate adhesive material. Ring 50 is not limited to a particular thickness and can be, for example, from about 0.001 inches to about 0.1 inches thick.
- ring 50 can preferably have a thickness of about 0.005 inches.
- Alternative ring configurations which can be utilized to position, stabilize or secure protective ring 50 to a target construction are described with reference to Figs. 9-11.
- FIG. 9 shows alternative protective ring configurations 50 having one or more insertable extension portions 56 extending from radial position 52 (corresponding to the inner diameter surface of the exemplary ring shown in Fig. 7).
- Extension portions 56 can be a single continuous extension 56b as depicted in Panel B, or can alternatively be one or more insertable tab portions 56a as depicted in Panel A.
- Extendable portions 56a, 56b can preferably be configured to insert or at least partially insert into the o-ring groove of a target construction such as depicted in Fig. 10. As shown in Fig. 10, extension portion 56 can be configured to bend or fold to allow insertion of the tab or continuous extension region into o-ring channel 26.
- An o- ring can be provided within channel 26 such that the inserted portion(s) of the protective ring are disposed between the o-ring and a sidewall of the o-ring channel.
- the length of extension portion 56 is not limited to a particular value and can preferably be a length sufficient to stabilize and/or secure ring 50 over surface 40 without inhibiting or significantly affecting the function of an o-ring housed within opening 26. Additionally, the thickness of the extension portion can be tapered or otherwise varied along the length of the tab or extension to facilitate o-ring insertion.
- O-ring insertion (not shown) into opening 26 preferably provides enough force against extension 56 to further increase or stabilize ring 50 on the target construction, at least when such construction is mounted within a deposition apparatus.
- the invention additionally contemplates utilizing similar extensions 57 (continuous or tabs) within holes 54 which can be insertable into mounting hole 24 as depicted in Fig. 11. Such alternative insertable portions can be used independently or in addition to extension(s) 56 depicted in Fig. 10.
- the invention further contemplates alternative ring designs. Such alternative ring or spacer configurations including, for example, washer type or o-ring type configurations.
- Alternative appropriate configurations and methodology relative to those discussed above can be utilized to position, stabilize and/or secure protective ring 50 to a target construction in addition or alternatively to those discussed above.
- Such methods can include, for example, machining or otherwise fabricating a recessed region within a target surface for insertion of protective ring 50.
- Such recess can preferably be configured to allow the protective ring to effectively space the target surfaces from interfacing apparatus surfaces to minimize detrimental contact and rubbing of the target.
- Various holders and/or positioning devices can also be utilized, alone or in combination with the configurations discussed above.
- a protective ring can be fitted with one or more pins, studs or other fasteners. Appropriate receiving holes can be provided within the flange region to receive the corresponding fastening device.
- the invention contemplates positioning and/or adhering a protective ring over a portion or all of a surface that would otherwise interface a target construction.
- the protective ring can cover and/or be attached to an interfacing surface of a ceramic ring (discussed above) which interfaces the target construction when mounted within a PVD apparatus (not shown).
- Exemplary stabilizing and/or securing techniques which can be utilized include those described above with respect to protective rings as applied to target constructions.
- Fig. 12 illustrates an alternative aspect of the invention for minimizing or overcoming target rubbing which can be utilized independently or in addition to the coating or ring/spacer aspects of the invention discussed above.
- flange region 22 has been modified such that surface 40 has a first portion 40a which is sloped (non-parallel) relative to surface portion 36. Sloped surface portion 40a can be angled relative to surface 36 and imaginary surface 40 shown in dashed lines. The resulting angle between surface 40a and imaginary plane 40 is not limited to a particular value and can be, for example, from about 0.5 degrees to about 5.0 degrees. In particular instances such angle can be, for example, about 1.5 degrees. [0059] An exemplary length of imaginary plane 40 measured from a first point at outside corner 38 of channel 26 to a second point at an intersection with mounting hole 24 can be from about 0.08 to about 0.12 inches.
- Surface 40a can preferably be sloped such that intersection with mounting hole 24a is measured by X a as shown, with such measurement corresponding to the maximal elevation of slope surface 40a relative to imaginary plane 40.
- elevation X a can be about 0.01 inches.
- Target flange region depicted in Fig. 12 can be described as being thinner at the second point (intersection of surface 40a and mounting hole 24) by X a relative to a thickness at the first point (corner 38).
- flange region 22 can be thinner at the second point than a radial region of the flange comprising suface 36.
- the entire surface 40a between corner 38 and the mounting hole can be sloped.
- sloped surface 40a is depicted as being planar, in some instances, surface 40a or portions thereof can be curved or contoured (not shown). [0061] Sloped surface 40a can be formed, for example, by machining of target
- a sloped surface such as 40a depicted in Fig. 12 to decrease or minimize contact between flange region 22 and interfacing apparatus surfaces and/or the surface of an intervening ceramic ring. Such decrease in contact can thereby minimize rubbing, target where and/or target contamination.
- Fig. 13 such shows an alternative modification of flange region 22 wherein a first portion 40b ! of surface 40 retains the original position as in a conventional target, and a second portion 40b 2 is recessed relative to portion 40b ⁇ . It is to be understood that the relative surface areas of portion 40b- ⁇ and 40b 2 shown in Fig.
- the invention contemplates any ratio of surface areas of portion 40b ⁇ to portion 40b 2 .
- the configuration shown in Fig. 13 has a recess or channel region extending partially between o-ring surface corner 38 and opening 24.
- the depth of such channels is not limited to a particular value and in can preferably be, for example, less than or equal to about 0.01 inches.
- the invention further contemplates configurations where rather than the two stepped surfaces illustrated by portion 40b ! and 40b 2 , three or more steps are utilized (not shown). Additionally, the invention encompasses configurations where only a portion of surface 40b 2 is recessed relative to surface 40b ⁇ (not shown).
- FIG. 14 Another alternative target configuration designed to decrease or minimize rubbing within flange region 22 is shown in Fig. 14.
- a sloped surface 40c can be utilized which slopes upwardly away from a point of intersection with mounting hole 24 relative to imaginary plane 40.
- the slope of surface 40c relative to plane 40 is not limited to any particular value. Additionally, one or more portions of surface 40c can be sloped differently relative to other portions (not shown).
- An additional alternative configuration for reducing or minimizing rubbing within flange region 22 is shown in Fig. 15.
- a series of channels 41 can be provided within a surface region 40 d .
- the number of channels 41 can be, for example, four as shown, or can alternatively be fewer than or greater than four (not shown).
- Fig. 16 illustrates an exemplary target construction comprising target/backing plate assembly 60 in accordance with the invention.
- Assembly 60 can comprise a target portion 15 and a backing plate portion 100.
- Assembly 60 has features similar to those discussed with respect to the monolithic targets described above. Like features are labeled similarly with numbering of features occurring in the backing plate of Fig. 16 having numeric identifiers increased by 100 relative to the features of the monolithic targets described in the previous figures.
- target 15 can physically contact backing plate 100 at an interface line 117.
- Target 15 can be bonded to backing plate 100 by, for example, diffusion bonding. Alternatively, a bonding material can be present at interface 117 (not shown) which physically joins target 15 to backing plate 100.
- the invention also contemplates alternative target constructions where target 15 is held to backing plate 100 by alternative methods.
- Target assembly 60 shown in Fig. 16 illustrates a flange region 122 present in backing plate 100 which can be utilized for mounting the assembly within a deposition apparatus. The presence or absence and/or positioning of o-ring channel 126 and mounting holes 124 can be as described above with reference to the various described monolithic targets.
- sloped surface region 140a can be in accordance with aspects of the monolithic target described with reference to Fig. 12.
- the invention encompasses embodiments wherein backing plate 100 has flange surface modifications similar to those discussed above for monolithic targets illustrated in Figs. 13, 14 and 15 as described above. Further, whether or not surface modifications of flange region 122 are present, the protective ring/spacer aspects and/or protective coating aspects discussed above with respect to monolithic targets can also be utilized in conjunction with the target assembly such as or similar to that shown in Fig. 16.
- o-ring channel 26 of conventional targets can have an opening base surface 27 which is substantially parallel to flange surface areas 36 and/or 40, and can be parallel to back surface 17.
- the 0-ring channel shown in Fig. 4 also has internal corners present at the base of the channel of equivalent angle such that the two base corners are mirror images of each other.
- O-ring channel 26 has a first sidewall surface 70, an opposing second sidewall surface 72, and a base surface 74 extending between the first and second sidewall surfaces.
- An orifice 76 to the channel is provided between flange surfaces 36 and 40.
- An orifice width w- is defined as a lateral distance between a first outer corner 38 and a second outer corner 37.
- ⁇ N-[ can correspond to a minimum width or channel 26.
- channel 26 can have a maximum width w 2 at or near the base of the opening, as shown.
- a first base or interior corner 71 present at the intersection between base surface 74 and first sidewall surface 70 is a non-mirror image of a second base or interior corner 73 present at the intersection between base surface 74 and second sidewall surface 72.
- a first interior corner angle oc is defined by the base surface and a plane corresponding to first sidewall surface 70.
- a second interior corner angle ⁇ is similarly defined by the base surface and second sidewall surface 72. Angles ⁇ and ⁇ are non-equivalent angles relative to each other.
- first corner 71 has a corner angle which is larger than opposing angle ⁇ .
- the difference between the two angles is produced in order to decrease the volume of the o-ring channel, specifically in the region of the first corner, relative to the configuration shown in Fig. 4.
- the relative measure of angles ⁇ and ⁇ is not limited to a particular value, it can be preferable that the volume in the region of corner 71 be sufficiently small to allow increase pressure or squeeze upon the o-ring upon mounting the target in a PVD apparatus. It can be advantageous for example, to decrease the volume of channel 26 relative to conventional channels to increase seal squeeze and thereby minimize contact of metallic flange surfaces with interfacing surfaces comprised by the sputtering apparatus or intervening ceramic ring.
- FIG. 17 depicts substantially planar sidewalls and substantially planar base surface 74
- the invention contemplates adaptation of corner angle modification aspects for utilization with alternative o-ring groove configurations.
- one or both of the channel sidewalls, or portions thereof can be non-planar, contoured, or otherwise modified relative to the sidewalls depicted.
- alternative corner shaping or contouring can be utilized relative to the substantially smoothly rounded corners depicted in Fig. 17.
- Alternative o-ring channel configurations to achieve decreased volume and increased seal squeeze in accordance with the invention are exemplified in Figs. 18 and 1 9.
- a base surface 74 of channel 26 in accordance with the invention can be non-planar.
- a portion of surface 74 can be raised or elevated relative to other portions of surface 74.
- the non-planarity of surface 74 can be configured to decrease the volume of o-ring channel 26 relative to a flat or planar surface such as depicted in Fig. 4.
- base surface 74 can comprise two opposingly sloped portions.
- channel 26 can have a minimum depth 'h' at or near a midpoint of base surface 74 (approximately equidistant from each of corners 71 and 73), with such depth being determined relative to an elevation defined by flange surface 36.
- An alternative shape for o-ring groove 26 is shown in Fig. 19.
- base surface 74 can be contoured or rounded to decrease the volume within the o-ring groove.
- the channel configuration of Fig. 19 has a minimum depth at or near a midpoint between the two opposing sidewalls similar to that shown in Fig. 18. It is to be understood that the invention contemplates alternative configurations of base surface 74.
- surface 74 can comprises a planar portion disposed at a minimum height that extend laterally from a midpoint toward one or both of corners 71 and 73 (not shown).
- Various additional and/or alternative o-ring channel shape modifications can be incorporated to decrease the o-ring volume without departing from the spirit of the invention.
- a flange region can be constructed to have a decreased volume o-ring channel such as described with respect to Figs. 17-19 and can additionally comprise a sloped, stepped or channeled contact surface area such as any of those described above with respect to Figs. 12-15.
- Protective coatings and/or protective rings can be utilized in combination with any of the surface modification and o-ring volumes discussed above.
- the described inventive target features can advantageously reduce contact rubbing that occurs between targets or target assemblies and the interfacing apparatus surfaces.
- Target configurations and surface protection methodology of the invention can reduce or eliminate particle generation caused by rubbing. Utilization of targets in accordance with the invention can preserve expensive ceramic o-rings and/or apparatus surfaces, decrease or prevent target contamination and can result in increased film quality and reproducibility.
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