Abstract: Apparatus for processing a substrate are provided herein. In some embodiments, a lid for a substrate processing chamber includes: a lid plate comprising an upper surface and a contoured bottom surface, the upper surface having a central opening and the contoured bottom surface having a first portion that extends downwardly and outwardly from the central opening to a peripheral portion of the lid plate and a second portion that extends radially outward along the peripheral portion of the lid plate; an upper flange extending radially outward from the lid plate; and one or more channels formed through the lid plate from the upper surface of the lid plate to the second portion of the contoured bottom surface.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing a substrate are provided herein. In some embodiments, a substrate processing chamber includes: a chamber body; a chamber lid assembly having a housing enclosing a central channel that extends along a central axis and has an upper portion and a lower portion; a lid plate coupled to the housing and having a contoured bottom surface that extends downwardly and outwardly from a central opening coupled to the lower portion of the central channel to a peripheral portion of the lid plate; and a gas distribution plate disposed below the lid plate and having a plurality of apertures disposed through the gas distribution plate.

Abstract: Apparatus for processing a substrate are provided herein. In some embodiments, a lid for a substrate processing chamber includes: a lid plate comprising an upper surface and a contoured bottom surface, the upper surface having a central opening and the contoured bottom surface having a first portion that extends downwardly and outwardly from the central opening to a peripheral portion of the lid plate and a second portion that extends radially outward along the peripheral portion of the lid plate; an upper flange extending radially outward from the lid plate; and one or more channels formed through the lid plate from the upper surface of the lid plate to the second portion of the contoured bottom surface.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a quick disconnect resistance temperature detector (RTD) heater assembly, that includes a first assembly comprising a pedestal, a pedestal shaft, an adapter, one or more heater power supply terminals, and at least one RTD, and a second assembly comprising a rotating module having a central opening, and a cable assembly partially disposed in the central opening and securely fastened to the rotating module, wherein the first assembly is removably coupled to the second assembly, wherein the cable assembly includes one or more power supply sockets that receive the heater power supply terminals when the first and second assemblies are coupled together, and wherein the cable assembly includes one or more spring loaded RTD pins that contact the at least one RTD disposed in the first assembly when the first and second assemblies are coupled together.

Abstract: Showerheads and process chambers incorporating same are provided herein. In some embodiments, a showerhead includes a body having a central portion and an outer portion, wherein the outer portion includes an annular wall extending upward from the central portion and a flange extending radially outward from the annular wall; a plurality of apertures disposed through the central portion; an annular stepped portion disposed radially outward of outermost ones of the plurality of apertures and radially inward of the outer portion; a plurality of positioning features arranged about a central axis of the showerhead and formed in a periphery of the outer portion; and a plurality of coupling features arranged about the central axis and formed in the periphery of the outer portion.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a quick disconnect resistance temperature detector (RTD) heater assembly, that includes a first assembly comprising a pedestal, a pedestal shaft, an adapter, one or more heater power supply terminals, and at least one RTD, and a second assembly comprising a rotating module having a central opening, and a cable assembly partially disposed in the central opening and securely fastened to the rotating module, wherein the first assembly is removably coupled to the second assembly, wherein the cable assembly includes one or more power supply sockets that receive the heater power supply terminals when the first and second assemblies are coupled together, and wherein the cable assembly includes one or more spring loaded RTD pins that contact the at least one RTD disposed in the first assembly when the first and second assemblies are coupled together.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing a substrate are provided herein. In some embodiments, a substrate processing chamber includes: a chamber body; a chamber lid assembly having a housing enclosing a central channel that extends along a central axis and has an upper portion and a lower portion; a lid plate coupled to the housing and having a contoured bottom surface that extends downwardly and outwardly from a central opening coupled to the lower portion of the central channel to a peripheral portion of the lid plate; and a gas distribution plate disposed below the lid plate and having a plurality of apertures disposed through the gas distribution plate.