Abstract: An apparatus may include a drift tube assembly, comprising a plurality of drift tubes to conduct an ion beam along a beam propagation direction. The plurality of drift tubes may define a multi-gap configuration corresponding to a plurality of acceleration gaps, wherein the plurality of drift tubes further define a plurality of RF quadrupoles, respectively. As such, the plurality of quadrupoles are arranged to defocus the ion beam along a first direction at the plurality of acceleration gaps, respectively, where the first direction extends perpendicularly to the beam propagation direction.

Abstract: A processing system may include a plasma chamber operable to generate a plasma, and an extraction assembly, arranged along a side of the plasma chamber. The extraction assembly may include an extraction plate including an extraction aperture, the extraction plate having a non-planar shape, and generating an extracted ion beam at a high angle of incidence with respect to a perpendicular to a plane of a substrate, when the plane of the substrate is arranged parallel to the side of the plasma chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus may include a drift tube assembly having a plurality of drift tubes to conduct an ion beam along a beam propagation direction. The plurality of drift tubes may define a multi-gap configuration corresponding to a plurality of acceleration gaps, wherein at least one powered drift tube of the drift tube assembly is coupled to receive an RF voltage signal. The apparatus may also include a DC electrode assembly that includes a conductor line, arranged within a resonator coil that is coupled to receive a DC voltage signal into the at least one powered drift tube. The DC electrode assembly may also include a DC electrode arrangement, connected to the conductor line and disposed within the at least one powered drift tube.

Abstract: Embodiments herein are directed to a linear accelerator assembly for an ion implanter. In some embodiments, a LINAC may include a coil resonator and a plurality of drift tubes coupled to the coil resonator by a set of flexible leads.

Abstract: An ion implanter may include an ion source, arranged to generate a continuous ion beam, a DC acceleration system, to accelerate the continuous ion beam, as well as an AC linear accelerator to receive the continuous ion beam and to output a bunched ion beam. The ion implanter may also include an energy spreading electrode assembly, to receive the bunched ion beam and to apply an RF voltage between a plurality of electrodes of the energy spreading electrode assembly, along a local direction of propagation of the bunched ion beam.

Abstract: An exciter for a high frequency resonator. The exciter may include an exciter coil inner portion, extending along an exciter axis, an exciter coil loop, disposed at a distal end of the exciter coil inner portion. The exciter may also include a drive mechanism, including at least a rotation component to rotate the exciter coil loop around the exciter axis.

Abstract: A coil inductor for use with a LINAC is disclosed. The coil inductor comprises one or more tubes, wherein each tube comprises an interior support structure to strengthen the tubes. By supporting the tube, the amount of vibration is reduced, allowing the coil to resonate at its natural frequency. In some embodiments, the interior structure comprises one or more interior walls. These interior walls may be used to create a plurality of fluid channels that allow the flow of coolant through the tubes. An end cap may be disposed on the second end of the tubes to allow fluid communication between the supply fluid channels and the return fluid channels. The first ends of the one or more tubes may be connected to a manifold that includes a supply port and a return port for the passage of coolant.

Abstract: A method of reducing gallium particle formation in an ion implanter. The method may include performing a gallium implant process in the ion implanter, the gallium implant process comprising implanting a first dose of gallium ions from a gallium ion beam into a first set of substrates, while the first set of substrates are disposed in a process chamber of the beamline ion implanter. As such, a metallic gallium material may be deposited on one or more surfaces within a downstream portion of the ion implanter. The method may include performing a reactive gas bleed operation into at least one location of the downstream portion of the ion implanter, the reactive bleed operation comprising providing a reactive gas through a gas injection assembly, wherein the metallic gallium material is altered by reaction with the reactive gas.

Abstract: An apparatus may include a drift tube assembly, the drift tube assembly defining a triple gap configuration, and arranged to accelerate and transmit an ion beam along abeam path. The apparatus may include a resonator, to output an RF signal to the drift tube assembly, and an RF quadrupole triplet, connected to the drift tube assembly, and arranged circumferentially around the beam path.

Abstract: An exciter for a high frequency resonator. The exciter may include an exciter coil inner portion, extending along an exciter axis, an exciter coil loop, disposed at a distal end of the exciter coil inner portion. The exciter may also include a drive mechanism, including at least a rotation component to rotate the exciter coil loop around the exciter axis.

Abstract: A system comprising a spinning disk is disclosed. The system comprises a semiconductor processing system, such as a high energy implantation system. The semiconductor processing system produces a spot ion beam, which is directed to a plurality of workpieces, which are disposed on the spinning disk. The spinning disk comprises a rotating central hub with a plurality of platens. The spinning disk rotates about a central axis. The spinning disk is also translated linearly in a directional perpendicular to the central axis. The spot ion beam strikes the spinning disk at a distance from the central axis, referred to as the radius of impact. The rotation rate and the scan velocity may both vary inversely with the radius of impact.

Abstract: Embodiments herein are directed to a resonator for an ion implanter. In some embodiments, a resonator may include a housing, and a first coil and a second coil partially disposed within the housing. Each of the first and second coils may include a first end including an opening for receiving an ion beam, and a central section extending helically about a central axis, wherein the central axis is parallel to a beamline of the ion beam, and wherein an inner side of the central section has a flattened surface.

Abstract: An apparatus may include a cyclotron to receive an ion beam as an incident ion beam at an initial energy, and output the ion beam as an accelerated ion beam at an accelerated ion energy. The apparatus may further include an RF source to output an RF power signal to the cyclotron chamber, the RF power source comprising a variable power amplifier, and a movable stripper, translatable to intercept the ion beam within the cyclotron at a continuum of different positions.

Abstract: A system comprising a spinning disk is disclosed. The system comprises a semiconductor processing system, such as a high energy implantation system. The semiconductor processing system produces a spot ion beam, which is directed to a plurality of workpieces, which are disposed on the spinning disk. The spinning disk comprises a rotating central hub with a plurality of platens. The plurality of platens may extend outward from the central hub and workpieces are electrostatically clamped to the platens. The plurality of platens may also be capable of rotation. The central hub also controls the rotation of each of the platens about an axis orthogonal to the rotation axis of the central hub. In this way, variable angle implants may be performed. Additionally, this allows the workpieces to be mounted while in a horizontal orientation.

Abstract: Embodiments herein are directed to a linear accelerator assembly for an ion implanter. In some embodiments, the linear accelerator assembly may include a central support within a chamber, and a plurality of modules coupled to the central support, at least one module of the plurality of modules including an electrode having an aperture for receiving and delivering an ion beam along a beamline axis.

Abstract: A load lock in which the pumping speed is controlled so as to minimize the possibility of condensation is disclosed. The load lock is in communication with a vacuum pump and a valve. A controller is used to control the valve such that the supersaturation ratio within the load lock does not exceed a predetermined threshold, which is less than or equal to the critical value at which vapor condenses. In certain embodiments, a computer model is used to generate a profile, which may be a pumping speed profile or a pressure profile, and the valve is controlled according to the profile. In another embodiment, the load lock comprises a temperature sensor and a pressure sensor. The controller may calculate the supersaturation ratio based on these parameters and control the valve accordingly.

Abstract: An exciter for a high frequency resonator. The exciter may include an exciter coil inner portion, extending along an exciter axis, an exciter coil loop, disposed at a distal end of the exciter coil inner portion. The exciter may also include a drive mechanism, including at least a rotation component to rotate the exciter coil loop around the exciter axis.

Abstract: Embodiments herein are directed to a linear accelerator assembly for an ion implanter. In some embodiments, a LINAC may include a coil resonator and a plurality of drift tubes coupled to the coil resonator by a set of flexible leads.

Abstract: An ion source including a chamber housing defining an ion source chamber and including an extraction plate on a front side thereof, the extraction plate having an extraction aperture formed therein, and a tubular cathode disposed within the ion source chamber and having an opening formed in a front half thereof nearest the extraction aperture, wherein a rear half of the tubular cathode furthest from the extraction aperture is closed.

Abstract: A coil inductor for use with a LINAC is disclosed. The coil inductor comprises one or more tubes, wherein each tube comprises an interior support structure to strengthen the tubes. By supporting the tube, the amount of vibration is reduced, allowing the coil to resonate at its natural frequency. In some embodiments, the interior structure comprises one or more interior walls. These interior walls may be used to create a plurality of fluid channels that allow the flow of coolant through the tubes. An end cap may be disposed on the second end of the tubes to allow fluid communication between the supply fluid channels and the return fluid channels. The first ends of the one or more tubes may be connected to a manifold that includes a supply port and a return port for the passage of coolant.