Abstract: A ground structure for a PECVD apparatus includes a ground connector is positioned in a receiving portion of a ground mount that is connected to an electrical reservoir. A cylindrical ground clamp holds the ground connector and includes an opening portion along a sidewall in a longitudinal direction. An outer surface of the ground connector makes contact with an inner surface of the ground clamp. A pair of stumbling portions are folded from an outer surface of the ground clamp and spaced apart from each other by a width of the opening portion. A ground wiring is connected to the ground clamp and the ground mount, and the ground current flows to the ground mount via the ground clamp by the ground wiring, thus the ground current is grounded to the electrical reservoir. Accordingly, the electric arc is prevented between the ground connector and the ground clamp.

Abstract: A ceramic heater capable of reducing power consumption, a method of manufacturing the ceramic heater and an apparatus for forming a thin layer having the ceramic heater are disclosed. The ceramic heater includes a plate, a first heating layer, a second heating layer and a connecting member. The first and second heater layers are disposed parallel to each other within the plate. The connecting member includes a ceramic material having a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) to electrically connect the first heating layer with the second heating layer at a temperature higher than a predetermined target temperature.