Plasmasystem

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DE212023000210
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Utility models
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Priority Date
2022-04-08
Filing Date
2023-04-06
Publication Date
2025-02-20
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2033-04-30

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Abstract

Plasma system (100), the plasma system (100) in particular comprising a power supply unit (110), an adaptation network (120), a plasma processing chamber (130), a control device (141) and a data processing device (140), wherein the plasma system (100) is configured to perform the following process steps: a. Generation of a first power signal (123) for a plasma process with a first power supply unit (110), b. Generation of a second power signal (123) for a plasma process with a second power supply unit (110), c. Feeding the first power signal to an matching network (120), d. Adapting the first power signal (123) in the adaptation network (120) and feeding the adapted power signal into the plasma processing chamber (130), e. Supplying the plasma process in the plasma processing chamber (130) with the adapted power signal, f. Acquisition of data in the form of parameters of both power signals and / or of process variables and / or state variables related to the plasma process from at least two of the following units: first power supply unit (110), second power supply unit (110), matching network (120), plasma processing chamber (130), g. Synchronizing and processing the recorded data, especially for data analysis, h. Recording of results from the plasma process, i. Analysis of the data, in particular by comparison with stored data, preferably with verification and generation of a parameter bundle to improve the result of the plasma process, j. Adjusting parameters according to the parameter bundle from at least two of the following units: first power supply unit (110), second power supply unit (110), adjustment network (120), plasma processing chamber (130).
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Field of invention

[0001] The present invention relates to a plasma system. State of the art

[0002] Plasma-based processes are used for surface coating of glass and semiconductor components. A plasma is a collection of electrically charged and neutral particles, such as electrons, atoms, ions, and free radicals. Plasma exists only under specific environmental conditions, which must be controlled by the equipment and the plasma process itself. One process for coating surfaces, particularly glasses and semiconductors, is sputtering. In this process, a plasma atomizes a target, which then deposits onto the workpiece, called the substrate.

[0003] Various defects can occur in the substrate during sputtering. One example is hairline cracks, also known as crazing. These are defects on the surface of the workpiece that propagate through the substrate like cracks. Crazing is undesirable and can lead to the rejection of the affected part due to damage. The causes of its occurrence are not fully understood. One suspected cause is potential differences between the plasma and ground. To reduce these differences during the process, attempts have been made to modify plasma parameters. This is achieved by adjusting the parameters of the circuit coupled to the plasma. This is the power supply circuit, which may also include an impedance matching network.It is not immediately apparent which parameters, possibly in combination, need to be changed and in what way to reduce crazing and thus ensure the integrity of the workpiece.

[0004] EP3796362A1 describes a method for plasma processing a substrate in a plasma chamber and a plasma processing system. The plasma processing system comprises a generator with control unit and a plasma chamber with electrodes and sensors. The method involves supplying power to a plasma chamber to generate a plasma. This is followed by the observation of a parameter related to the plasma process. Next, a feature related to this observed parameter is determined. Finally, the power is adjusted during the plasma process to reduce the feature. It is also shown that artificial intelligence or machine learning methods can be used to identify features or parameters. Object of the invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a plasma system wherein parameters of the power supply are set using data in such a way that the product and process quality of the sputtering process increases by preventing defects such as crazing.

[0006] This problem is solved by a plasma system according to claim 1 and / or a plasma system according to claim 7.

[0007] Further embodiments of the device or method according to the invention are set out in dependent claims 2 to 6 and 8 to 10 and / or the description.

[0008] The plasma system is provided, in particular comprising a power supply unit, an adaptation network, a plasma processing chamber, a control device and a data processing device, wherein the plasma system is configured to perform the following process steps: a. Generation of a first power signal for a plasma process with a first power supply unit, b. Generation of a second power signal for a plasma process with a second power supply unit, c. Feeding the first power signal into an matching network, d. Adjusting the first power signal in the matching network and feeding the adjusted power signal into the plasma processing chamber, e. Supplying the plasma process in the plasma processing chamber with the adapted power signal, f. Recording of data in the form of parameters of, in particular both, power signals and / or of process variables and / or state variables related to the plasma process from at least two of the following units: first power supply unit, second power supply unit, matching network, plasma processing chamber, g. Synchronizing and processing the recorded data, especially for data analysis, h. Recording of results from the plasma process, i. Analysis of the data, in particular by comparison with stored data, preferably with verification and generation of a parameter bundle to improve the result of the plasma process, j. Adjusting parameters, according to the parameter bundle, of at least two of the following units: first power supply unit, second power supply unit, matching network, plasma processing chamber.

[0009] Power signal parameters are values ​​of quantities, particularly physical ones, that describe the power signal, such as current, power, voltage, or pulse frequency. These can be measured at any point in a power supply unit or between the power supply unit and the plasma processing chamber.

[0010] State variables and process variables of the power supply unit, matching network, or plasma processing chamber can be physical or chemical quantities, or other quantities related to the plasma processing process. This could, for example, be the gas pressure of the plasma process.

[0011] Data synchronization can be achieved by recording time data. This allows the data from the power supply unit, adaptation network, and plasma processing chamber to be arranged chronologically in such a way that, for example, data on process start from all parts of the plasma system can be analyzed synchronously.

[0012] Data analysis can be performed by comparing it to other data. Analysis can also be performed by comparing it to threshold values. Furthermore, different quantities can be calculated together, for example, by taking the difference. It is also conceivable to use the frequencies of certain values ​​of a quantity for analysis.

[0013] The result of the plasma process can be, for example, the quality of a processed substrate. A substrate with fewer crazings than a conventionally produced substrate has a higher quality. A substrate with fewer defective parts has a higher quality than a substrate with comparatively more defective parts, such as failed transistors, pixels, or similar components.

[0014] A parameter bundle is a set of parameters, each containing at least two elements. A parameter bundle can contain values ​​for multiple quantities. For example, a parameter bundle can contain a parameter value for voltage and a value for frequency for the power supply unit, and simultaneously a value for impedance for the matching network.

[0015] The parameter set is designed so that adjusting these values ​​during process execution improves the process. "Improved" means a result that is enhanced in relation to defined requirements. In this case, preventing, reducing the severity of, or mitigating the consequences of crazing can constitute an improvement.

[0016] The recorded data and / or parameter bundles can be stored on a data storage device. This can be, in particular, a storage device that provides access for multiple data processing units of several plasma systems, especially via a wireless connection, and particularly in cloud storage. The location of the storage device can be chosen independently of the location of the plasma system. Cloud storage, in this context, refers to a storage device, preferably anonymized and located remotely, in which results, i.e., user evaluations from more than one, advantageously several hundred or several thousand different users, are stored. This allows various users, regardless of the manufacturing location, to contribute to the optimization of the process or system.It was recognized that the described methods achieve resounding success—that is, the most likely to yield correctly matched information—especially when tens of thousands, and particularly hundreds of thousands, of user reviews are analyzed. Such a volume of data is often unattainable for a single manufacturing facility within a year. Therefore, the method might have remained impractical without cloud storage.

[0017] After the process has been equipped with parameters from a parameter bundle, it is possible to compare whether the improvement of the plasma process planned by the parameter bundle has occurred, and this information can be stored with the recorded data and the parameter bundle.

[0018] A method based on machine learning or artificial intelligence can be used to synchronize, process, and analyze the data and / or generate the parameter bundle. This method can be initiated using training data. This training data can be loaded from memory. The training data can also originate from an identical or a different, particularly similar, plasma system. Training data from a non-identical plasma system can be adjusted before the training process. Additionally, the method can learn and improve itself, especially autonomously, by checking whether a parameter bundle has resulted in an improvement.

[0019] For high-frequency power supply units, parameters that can be recorded at the power supply unit include, for example, the forward power Pi and the reflected power Pr.

[0020] The task is also solved by a plasma system, encompassing a. a first power supply unit, suitable for generating a power signal, b. a second power supply unit, suitable for generating a power signal, c. At least one matching network suitable for matching a power signal, d. A plasma processing chamber suitable for conducting a plasma process, e. A data processing and control unit, characterized in that the data processing and control unit is configured to process data in the form of process and / or state variables into at least two of the following units: i. first power supply unit, ii. second power supply unit, iii. Adaptation network, iv. plasma processing chamber or to record, synchronize, process and analyze and - to generate a parameter bundle suitable for improving the outcome of the plasma process and - to control one of the following units based on the parameter bundle, if required: i. first power supply unit, ii. second power supply unit, iii. Adaptation network, iv. Plasma processing chamber.

[0021] The data and / or parameter bundles can be stored, in particular in a memory that provides access for a plurality of data processing units of several plasma systems, especially via wireless connection, particularly in a cloud storage.

[0022] It is also conceivable that the data and / or parameter bundles are saved in a local storage location, or that data and / or parameter bundles can be loaded from a central storage location, especially a cloud storage location, into a local storage location.

[0023] The data processing unit can compare recorded data with stored data for analysis.

[0024] After the process has been configured with parameters from a parameter bundle, it can be compared whether the intended improvement in the plasma process result has occurred, and this information can be stored along with the recorded data and the parameter bundle. Improvements in the plasma process result can be achieved through manual inspection by an operator, followed by input of the results via an interface. Alternatively, an automated inspection of the substrate can be performed, for example, by electrical or optical testing. The result of the automated inspection can be automatically sent to the data processing unit. This result can also be used to determine whether a parameter bundle has led to the intended improvement in the plasma process result.

[0025] One, several, or all of the power supply control, adaptation network control, or plasma processing chamber control can be integrated into the general control system. Regardless of whether the controls are integrated into a single component, the power supply control, adaptation network control, and plasma processing chamber control can be controlled simultaneously.

[0026] The data processing unit and general control unit can be integrated into a single component. This component, like the data processing unit alone, can contain memory and / or an interface for communication with a storage medium, in particular cloud storage.

[0027] The data processing unit can include a computing unit. The data processing unit can also access a spatially separate computing unit, particularly one connected wirelessly, and especially one based in the cloud.

[0028] The plasma system can include multiple power supplies and / or multiple matching networks. The number of power supplies and matching networks may or may not be the same.

[0029] The following description of preferred embodiments, in conjunction with the drawings, serves to further explain the invention. Individual features of these embodiments can also, independently of other features of the respective embodiments, further develop the previously described methods or devices according to the invention.

[0030] They show: Fig. Figure 1 shows a method for operating a plasma system Fig. Figure 2 shows another method for operating a plasma system Fig. Figure 3 shows an embodiment of a plasma system Fig. Figure 4 shows an embodiment of a plasma system Fig. Figure 5 shows an embodiment of a plasma system Fig. Figure 6 shows the collaboration of two plasma systems with a cloud storage system. Fig. 7 an embodiment of a control unit.

[0031] Identical or functionally equivalent elements are designated with the same reference numerals in all embodiments.

[0032] The described plasma system serves to improve difficult, suboptimal plasma processes by employing a digital method for the integrative and iterative improvement, in particular optimization, of plasma process parameters. This system can also be referred to as a Digital Process Assistant (DPA).

[0033] The plasma system for improving, in particular optimizing, plasma processes can be configured to include several of the following process steps: a) Acquire generator data, primarily Pi and Pr, which are the faster data points representing the plasma process. Most other plasma data, such as pressure or gas mixture, are often slower to acquire and determine. b) Observing ignition behavior, arc behavior, impedance curve, energy input, time behavior and other properties of the plasma system. c) Analyze, correlate, and synchronize data. d) Determine improvements, especially process improvements, adapt time steps, line height and ramp, energy density, frequency and frequency ramps, pulse frequencies and widths, and arc parameters. e) Implement improvements internally in the power supply unit, in particular parameter adjustments. f) Send improvement recommendations to the plant control system, e.g., timing suggestions, cycles, power settings. g) Ensure synchronization of all processes to confirm effectiveness and enable further improvement. h) Recording and taking into account further process parameters from the higher-level plant control, e.g. pressure, gas mixture, coating or reduction target. i) Use stored experience data from the database. j) Use iterations in recurring processes or process steps to check effectiveness and improve further. k) Store the acquired data, improvements, and parameters in a database. l) Determine and propose the recipe for the overall process.

[0034] Furthermore, the described process steps and the described plasma system can possess several of the following properties or functionalities: m) Synchronization information is processed to take into account process start, process steps, repetitions and process end. n) The method can operate synchronously with the process steps. Detection, response, and / or improvement can be synchronized. o) By processing the information synchronously, targeted iterations can be applied, the results of which can be verified, and further improvements are possible. p) Information from the higher-level plant control system and from other system components can be taken into account. q) Manual determinations and interventions can and / or should be reduced, in particular to a minimum. r) The aim is to obtain and apply a significantly improved, in particular optimized, process recipe. s) The DPA can be run in the power supply unit, in the system control, an additional host computer, or via the web.

[0035] Fig. Figure 1 shows a possible flowchart of a process. In step 11, a power signal is generated. After being fed to the matching network, the signal is adjusted in step 12, if necessary. In the next step, 13, the plasma process is operated using the power signal. Then, in step 14, data is acquired, including parameters of the power signal as well as state and process variables of the power supply, the matching network, and / or the plasma processing chamber. This data is synchronized in step 15, meaning it is linked to the temporal relationship of its actual occurrence and simultaneously processed to enable analysis in step 16. From this analyzed data, parameter bundles are generated in step 17.The parameter bundle is a set of values ​​for control variables of the plasma system, and the bundle can be designed to improve the plasma process, for example, by reducing damage from crazing. In step 18, those parameters of the plasma process that are part of the parameter bundle are changed. Then, in this embodiment of the method, step 11 is repeated.

[0036] Fig. Figure 2 shows another embodiment of the method. In step 21, process data is acquired. This data can be acquired from the power supply unit, adaptation network, and / or plasma processing unit, and / or power signal. This results in the acquired process data 21a. This data is analyzed in step 22. In addition to the acquired process data 21a, stored data 26a can also be used for this analysis. The analysis can include determining a correlation, using artificial intelligence, or other analytical methods. The analysis is performed in such a way that a parameter bundle can be derived from it in the next step 23. In step 24, existing process parameters are replaced by the corresponding parameters from the parameter bundle, thereby changing the characteristics of the process. In step 25, the parameter bundle and the result of its implementation are recorded.If the parameter bundle has had the expected positive effect on the process, it is saved. Likewise, if a bundle intended to have a positive effect fails to do so, it is saved. Thus, saving the recorded data in step 26 21a results in the saved data 26a. This is followed again by process step 21, creating a cycle.

[0037] Fig. Figure 3 shows a plasma system 100 with a power supply unit 110 and a power supply controller 111. The power supply controller 111 is shown separately from the power supply unit 110, but can also be part of the power supply unit 110. The power supply controller 111 can control the power supply unit 110. Furthermore, the plasma system 100 has an adaptation network 120 and an adaptation network controller 121 for controlling it. The adaptation network controller 121 is arranged separately from the adaptation network 120, but can also be integrated into it. A power signal 123 is routed from the power supply unit 110 to the adaptation network 120. The power signal 123, adapted as needed by the adaptation network 120, is then routed to the plasma processing chamber 130. This chamber can be controlled by a plasma processing chamber controller 131.The power supply unit control 111, the adaptation network control 121, and the plasma processing chamber control 131 are controlled by the general controller 141. The general controller 141 receives control data via a data stream 142 from the data processing unit 140. The data processing unit 140 can receive and process data from the power supply unit 110, adaptation network 120, and / or plasma processing chamber 130. This data can be stored in the memory 150. Additionally, data can be retrieved from the memory 150 for analysis purposes.

[0038] Fig. Figure 4 shows an embodiment of a previously described plasma system 100. In this embodiment, the general control unit 141, the power supply unit control 111, the adaptation network control 121, and the plasma processing chamber 131 have been combined into the data processing unit 140 to form the data processing and control unit 145. The new unit can integrate all functions, thus providing the same range of services.

[0039] Fig. Figure 5 shows an embodiment of a previously described plasma system 100, wherein the data processing and control unit 145 communicates with the memory 150 via a cloud storage connection 143. In this embodiment, the memory 150 can be located remotely from the plasma system. Additionally, the data processing and control unit 145 can have internal memory. This allows data from the remote memory 150 to be temporarily stored, for example, to reduce latency.

[0040] Fig. Figure 6 shows an embodiment in which several data processing and control units 145a, 145b access a memory 150 via a cloud storage connection 143. Each of the data processing and control units 145a, 145b can be part of another plasma system 100. They can thus access the same data and write data together. This allows several plasma systems 100 to learn from each other.

[0041] Fig. Figure 7 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of a control unit 600, hereinafter referred to as a “control system” 600, which is suitable for executing instructions for carrying out one or more aspects of the methods in one of the devices of the present invention. For example, the control system 600 can be used to implement a control device 141, a data processing device 140, or a data processing and control unit 145. The components in Fig. Figure 7 are to be understood as examples and do not limit the scope of use or functionality of hardware, software, firmware, embedded logic components, or a combination of several such components for implementing specific embodiments of the present invention. Some or all of the components shown may be part of the control system 600.

[0042] In this embodiment, the control system 600 includes at least one processor 601, such as a central processing unit (CPU, DSP) or a programmable logic device (PLD, FPGA). The control system 600 can also include a main memory 603 and a data storage device 608, both of which communicate with each other and with other components via a bus 640. The bus 640 can also connect a display 632, one or more input devices 633, one or more output devices 634, one or more storage devices 635, and various storage media 636 to each other and to one or more devices of the processor 601, the main memory 603, and the data storage device 608. All these elements can be connected to the bus 640 directly or via one or more interfaces 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, or adapters.

[0043] The control system 600 can take any suitable physical form, including, but not limited to, one or more integrated circuits (ICs), printed circuit boards (PCBs), mobile handheld devices, laptop or notebook computers, distributed computing systems, compute grids, or servers. The processor 601 or central processing unit (CPU) may optionally include a cache memory unit 602 for temporarily storing instructions, data, or processor addresses locally. The processor 601 is configured to support the execution of instructions stored on at least one memory medium.

[0044] The memory 603 can have various components, including, but not limited to, a direct-access memory component, e.g., RAM 604, in particular a static RAM "SRAM", a dynamic RAM "DRAM", etc., a read-only component, e.g., ROM 605, and any combination thereof. The ROM 605 can also function to communicate data and instructions unidirectionally to the processor(s) 601, and the RAM 604 can also function to communicate data and instructions bidirectionally to the processor(s) 601.

[0045] The solid-state memory 608 is bidirectionally connected to the processor(s) 601, optionally via a memory control unit 607. The solid-state memory 608 provides additional storage capacity. The memory 608 can be used to store the operating system 609, programs 610, data 611, applications 612, application programs, and the like. Often, but not always, the memory 608 is a secondary storage medium (such as a hard disk) that is slower than the primary storage (e.g., memory 603). The memory 608 can also include, for example, a magnetic, optical, or transistorized storage device, a solid-state storage device (e.g., flash-based systems), or a combination of any of the above. The information storage 608 can, in suitable cases, be integrated into the memory 603 as virtual memory.

[0046] Bus 640 connects a variety of subsystems. Bus 640 can be any of several types of bus structures, such as a memory bus, a memory controller, a peripheral bus, a local bus, and any combination thereof, using a variety of bus architectures. Information and data can also be displayed via a display 632. Examples of a display 632 include, but are not limited to, a liquid crystal display (LCD), an organic liquid crystal display (OLED), a cathode ray tube (CRT), a plasma display, and any combination thereof. The display 632 can be connected to processor(s) 601, memory 603, 608, input devices 633, and other components via bus 640.

[0047] The bus 640 can connect all the aforementioned components with a network interface 620 to an external network, e.g., a cloud 630. This could be, for example, a LAN, WLAN, etc. It can establish connections to additional storage media, servers, printers, and display devices. It can provide access to telecommunications equipment and the internet. The bus 640 can connect all the aforementioned components with a graphics controller 621 and a graphics interface 622, which is connectable to at least one input device 633.

[0048] The bus 640 can connect all the aforementioned components to an input interface 623, which can be connected to at least one input device 633. An input device can include, for example, a keypad, a keyboard, a mouse, a pen, a touchscreen, etc.

[0049] The bus 640 can connect all the aforementioned components to an output interface 624, which can be connected to at least one output device 634. An output device 634 can have a light indicator, an LED indicator, a display (e.g., LCD, OLED, etc.), or an interface to such a device.

[0050] The bus 640 can connect all the aforementioned components to a memory access interface 625, which is connectable to at least one memory device 635. The bus 640 can connect all the aforementioned components to another memory access interface 626, which is connectable to at least one memory medium 636. A memory device 635 or a memory medium 636 can be, for example, a solid, a magnetic, or an optical memory, and in particular, it can be non-volatile. The memory medium can be disconnected from the control system during operation without data loss.

[0051] The display 632, input device 633, output device 634, storage device 635, and storage medium 636 can each be located outside the control system 600 or integrated within it. They can also be connected to the control system 600 via a connection to the internet or other network interfaces. QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Claims

[1] Plasma system (100), the plasma system (100) in particular comprising a power supply unit (110), a matching network (120), a plasma processing chamber (130), a control device (141) and a data processing device (140), wherein the plasma system (100) is configured to carry out the following method steps: a. generating a first power signal (123) for a plasma process with a first power supply unit (110), b. generating a second power signal (123) for a plasma process with a second power supply unit (110), c. feeding the first power signal to a matching network (120), d. adjusting the first power signal (123) in the adjustment network (120) and supplying the adjusted power signal to the plasma processing chamber (130), e. supplying the plasma process in the plasma processing chamber (130) with the adjusted power signal, f. Recording data in the form of parameters of both power signals and / or process variables and / or state variables in connection with the plasma process from at least two of the following units: first power supply unit (110), second power supply unit (110), adaptation network (120), plasma processing chamber (130), g. Synchronization and processing of the recorded data, in particular for data analysis, h. Recording of results of the plasma process, i. Analysis of the data, in particular by comparison with stored data, preferably with review and generation of a set of parameters to improve the result of the plasma process, j. Adjusting parameters, according to the parameter bundle, from at least two of the following units: first power supply unit (110), second power supply unit (110), adjustment network (120), plasma processing chamber (130). [2] Plasma system according to claim 1, wherein the plasma system (100) is configured such that the recorded data and / or parameter bundles can be stored on a data storage device (150), in particular in a storage device that provides access for a plurality of data processing units of a plurality of plasma systems, in particular via a wireless connection (143), in particular in a cloud storage device. [3] Plasma system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the plasma system (100) is arranged such that, after the process has been equipped with parameters of a parameter bundle, a comparison is made as to whether the improvement of the plasma process planned by the parameter bundle has occurred, and this information is stored with the recorded data and the parameter bundle. [4] Plasma system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the plasma system (100) is configured to use a method based on machine learning or artificial intelligence for synchronizing, processing, analyzing the data and / or generating the parameter bundle. [5] Plasma system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the plasma system (100) is arranged such that the forward power Pi and / or the reflected power Pr is absorbed at the power supply unit (110). [6] Plasma system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the plasma system (100) is arranged such that the parameter bundle comprises the forward power Pi and / or the reflected power Pr. [7] Plasma system (100), comprising a. A first power supply unit (110) suitable for generating a power signal (123), b. A second power supply unit (110) suitable for generating a power signal (123), c. At least one adaptation network (120) suitable for adapting a power signal (123), d. A plasma processing chamber (130) suitable for conducting a plasma process, e. A data processing and control unit (145), characterized by that the data processing and control unit (145) is arranged to process data in the form of process and / or state variables in at least two of the following units: i. first power supply unit (110), ii. second power supply unit (110), iii. Adaptation network (120), iv. Plasma processing chamber (130) or to record, synchronize, prepare and analyze and - to generate a set of parameters suitable to improve the result of the plasma process and - if necessary, to control one of the following units based on the parameter bundle: i. first power supply unit (110), ii. second power supply unit (110), iii. Adaptation network (120), iv. Plasma processing chamber (130). [8] Plasma system (100) according to claim 7, characterized by that the data processing and control unit (145) is configured to store the data and / or parameter bundles, in particular in a memory (150) which provides access for a plurality of data processing units (145a, 145b) of a plurality of plasma systems (100), in particular via a wireless connection (143), in particular in a cloud storage. [9] Plasma system (100) according to one of claims 7 or 8, characterized bythat the data processing and control unit (145) is divided into a data processing unit (140) and general controller (141) or into a data processing unit (140), a general controller (141) and at least one of the following controllers: power supply controller (111), adaptation network controller (121) or plasma processing chamber controller (131). [10] Plasma system (100) according to one of claims 7-9, characterized by that the plasma system (100) comprises more than two power supplies (110) and / or several matching networks (120).

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