Abstract: A filter module for a substrate processing chamber includes a plurality of exterior panels defining an interior, a plurality of internal panels defining a plurality of compartments within the interior of the filter module, and an adjustable capacitor arranged on a first panel of the plurality of internal panels within a first compartment of the plurality of compartments. The adjustable capacitor is coupled, through the first panel, to a motor located outside of the first compartment, and the adjustable capacitor is configured to receive a radio frequency input signal and provide a radio frequency voltage to the substrate processing chamber based on a position of the motor.

Abstract: A foreline assembly for a quad station process module (QSM) is provided. In some examples, a foreline assembly comprises four inlets each connectable to a chamber port of a process module of the QSM and an outlet connectable directly or indirectly to a vacuum source. A first foreline bifurcation is disposed proximate the outlet of the foreline assembly. Two second bifurcations are each disposed between the first foreline bifurcation and a respective pair of the inlets. The first and second bifurcations divide the foreline assembly into three sections. A respective diameter of a foreline in each section increases stepwise at a respective bifurcation in a direction of gas flow from at least one of the inlets to the outlet of the foreline assembly and is constant within a respective section of the foreline assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a first liquid input line, a second liquid input line, a third liquid input line, a first liquid flow controller with an input in fluid contact with the first liquid input line, a second liquid flow controller with an input in fluid contact with the second liquid input line, a third liquid flow controller with an input in fluid contact with the third liquid input line, a common manifold in fluid contact with an output of the first liquid flow controller and an output of the second liquid flow controller and an output of the third liquid flow controller, and a vaporizer with an input in fluid contact with the common manifold.

Abstract: An apparatus and method electrically coupling an electrostatic chuck RF filter box with a pedestal lift. The RF filter box has a contact block and at least one alignment feature on an outer mating surface of the RF filter block. The contact block includes self-aligning electrical connectors and the alignment feature is configured for aligning self-aligning electrical connectors with corresponding electrical connectors on the bracket of the pedestal lift such that the self-aligning electrical connectors and the corresponding electrical connectors on the bracket of the pedestal lift automatically mate when the contact block is mounted to the bracket of the pedestal lift.

Abstract: Various embodiments include an apparatus to retrofit into an electrostatic chuck (ESC) of an existing plasma-based processing system. The apparatus includes a tube adapter portion having a dielectric coating formed on an inner surface of the tube adapter portion to prevent arcing between high voltage electrodes within the tube adapter portion and a main body of the tube adapter portion during an operation of the plasma-based processing system, a number of insulative tubes with the high voltage electrodes to be enclosed therein, and an enlarged gap portion of the tube adapter portion proximate outboard ones of the plurality of insulative tubes to prevent arcing. Other methods of forming the ESC, and related devices, apparatuses, and systems are disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method electrically coupling an electrostatic chuck RF filter box with a pedestal lift. The RF filter box has a contact block and at least one alignment feature on an outer mating surface of the RF filter block. The contact block includes self-aligning electrical connectors and the alignment feature is configured for aligning self-aligning electrical connectors with corresponding electrical connectors on the bracket of the pedestal lift such that the self-aligning electrical connectors and the corresponding electrical connectors on the bracket of the pedestal lift automatically mate when the contact block is mounted to the bracket of the pedestal lift.

Abstract: A cluster tool system, including: a load lock; a first wafer transfer module; a buffer module; a second wafer transfer module; wherein the load lock, the first wafer transfer module, the buffer module, and the second wafer transfer module are positioned in a linear arrangement; a first process module connected to the first wafer transfer module on a first side of the linear arrangement; a second process module connected to the second wafer transfer module on the first side; a third process module connected to the first wafer transfer module on a second side of the linear arrangement that is opposite the first side; a fourth process module connected to the second wafer transfer module on the second side; a first ladder assembly connected to the buffer module on the first side; a second ladder assembly connected to the buffer module on the second side.

Abstract: An apparatus and method electrically coupling an electrostatic chuck RF filter box with a pedestal lift. The RF filter box has a contact block and at least one alignment feature on an outer mating surface of the RF filter block. The contact block includes self-aligning electrical connectors and the alignment feature is configured for aligning self-aligning electrical connectors with corresponding electrical connectors on the bracket of the pedestal lift such that the self-aligning electrical connectors and the corresponding electrical connectors on the bracket of the pedestal lift automatically mate when the contact block is mounted to the bracket of the pedestal lift.

Abstract: An apparatus and method electrically coupling an electrostatic chuck RF filter box with a pedestal lift. The RF filter box has a contact block and at least one alignment feature on an outer mating surface of the RF filter block. The contact block includes self-aligning electrical connectors and the alignment feature is configured for aligning self-aligning electrical connectors with corresponding electrical connectors on the bracket of the pedestal lift such that the self-aligning electrical connectors and the corresponding electrical connectors on the bracket of the pedestal lift automatically mate when the contact block is mounted to the bracket of the pedestal lift.

Abstract: A cluster tool system, including: a load lock; a first wafer transfer module; a buffer module; a second wafer transfer module; wherein the load lock, the first wafer transfer module, the buffer module, and the second wafer transfer module are positioned in a linear arrangement; a first process module connected to the first wafer transfer module on a first side of the linear arrangement; a second process module connected to the second wafer transfer module on the first side; a third process module connected to the first wafer transfer module on a second side of the linear arrangement that is opposite the first side; a fourth process module connected to the second wafer transfer module on the second side; a first ladder assembly connected to the buffer module on the first side; a second ladder assembly connected to the buffer module on the second side.

Abstract: A ladder assembly is provided, including the following: a mounting plate that connects to a side surface of a module in a fabrication facility; a step ladder, including, a ladder frame having an arm that connects to the mounting plate at a first joint, wherein the step ladder rotates about the first joint between a lowered position and a raised position, the lowered positioned defined by resting of the step ladder on a floor of the fabrication facility, and the raised position defined by suspension of the step ladder off of the floor and substantially over the module; a plurality of step plates connected to the ladder frame, the step plates defining step surfaces for a user when the step ladder is in the lowered position. A sleeve extends below one of the step plates of the step ladder, to house electronic equipment used in the fabrication facility.

Abstract: A ladder assembly is provided, including the following: a mounting plate that connects to a side surface of a module in a fabrication facility; a step ladder, including, a ladder frame having an arm that connects to the mounting plate at a first joint, wherein the step ladder rotates about the first joint between a lowered position and a raised position, the lowered positioned defined by resting of the step ladder on a floor of the fabrication facility, and the raised position defined by suspension of the step ladder off of the floor and substantially over the module; a plurality of step plates connected to the ladder frame, the step plates defining step surfaces for a user when the step ladder is in the lowered position. A sleeve extends below one of the step plates of the step ladder, to house electronic equipment used in the fabrication facility.