Modeling Magnetron Sputtering Devices with VSIM

Nate P. Crossette, Thomas G. Jenkins, David N. Smithe, John R. Cary

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Abstract

Plasma Vapor Deposition (PVD) is used in a variety of industrial applications for coating thin films over a substrate. In the PVD process within magnetron sputtering devices, electrons ionize a background gas and the ensuing ions, accelerated by a potential gradient, strike a target cathode and sputter off neutral atoms. The sputtered material travels ballistically, interacting with the plasma through collisions or depositing on a surface within the chamber.1

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICOPS 2018 - 45th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538645895
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 24 2018
Event45th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, ICOPS 2018 - Denver, United States
Duration: Jun 24 2018Jun 28 2018

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Plasma Science
Volume2018-June
ISSN (Print)0730-9244

Conference

Conference45th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, ICOPS 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenver
Period06/24/1806/28/18

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