Substrate support unit and substrate processing apparatus

By introducing a grounding ring into the substrate support unit, the capacitive coupling problem caused by the same bias RF power frequency in plasma processing is solved, achieving more stable impedance matching and reducing the risk of electric arc, thus improving the reliability of plasma processing.

CN122318802APending Publication Date: 2026-06-30SYSTEM ENGINEERING MEGA SOLUTION CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SYSTEM ENGINEERING MEGA SOLUTION CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-11-03
Publication Date
2026-06-30

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Technical Problem

In plasma processing, supplying bias RF power of the same frequency to the center and edge regions of the substrate can lead to increased capacitive coupling, which in turn affects impedance matching and increases the risk of arcing.

Method used

By introducing a grounding ring in the substrate support unit and connecting it to the inside of the second bias electrode, the capacitive coupling between the first and second bias electrodes is reduced, ensuring that the bias RF power is supplied at the same frequency and phase.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the risks of capacitive coupling and electric arcing, ensures the stability of impedance matching, and improves the reliability of plasma processing.

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Abstract

This invention provides a substrate support unit and a substrate processing apparatus that minimize capacitive coupling between bias electrodes. The substrate support unit according to the invention, used in a plasma-utilizing substrate processing apparatus, comprises: a metal plate; a dielectric plate disposed above the metal plate; an insulating ring disposed outside the metal plate; and a focusing ring disposed above the insulating ring. A first bias electrode is embedded inside the dielectric plate, a second bias electrode ring is embedded inside the insulating ring, and a grounding ring is embedded inside the insulating ring, inside the second bias electrode ring.
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