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- Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a showerhead for processing chambers, and, more particularly, to a showerhead having a high aspect ratio of holes and a high hole density for processing chambers.
- the showerhead includes a gas distribution plate having a plurality of holes through which a processing gas may flow.
- the number of holes and the aspect ratio of those holes may be limited.
- the uniformity of the flow of the processing gas through the showerhead is limited.
- a major factor in limiting the number of holes within a gas distribution plate is the process in which the holes are generated. For example, mechanical drilling of holes may place high levels of stress on the gas distribution plate potentially damaging the gas distribution plate and/or may create burrs within the gas distribution plate. Further, mechanical drilling is time prohibitive and may be process limited.
- mechanical drilling utilizes a spindle coolant fed drills, which are available in the smallest diameter size of about 500 um, limiting the smallest possible hole that may be drilled.
- Other subtractive drilling methods include ultrasonic drilling or micro electrical discharge machining (EDM), which are both time prohibitive.
- EDM micro electrical discharge machining
- a further example of subtractive drilling includes laser drilling which is typically limited to about a 10:1 aspect ratio and which is also time prohibitive.
- the conventional methods of generating holes limit the size of the holes and the aspect ratio of the holes, while increasing the manufacturing cost of the gas distribution plate. Further, the conventional methods of holes generation limit the hole density, which limits the uniformity of a process gas flowing through the gas distribution plate.
- a gas distribution plate for a showerhead assembly includes a first plate and second plate.
- the first plate may comprise a first plurality holes each having a diameter of at least about 100 um.
- the second plate may comprise a second plurality of holes each having a diameter of at least about 100 um. Further, each of the first plurality of holes is aligned with a respective one of the second plurality of holes forming a plurality of interconnected holes. Each of the plurality of interconnected holes is isolated from each other of the plurality of interconnected holes.
- a method for forming a showerhead comprises generating a first plurality of holes in a first plate and generating a second plurality of holes in a second plate.
- Each of the first plurality of holes has a diameter of at least about 100 um and each of the second plurality of holes has a diameter of about 100 um.
- the method further comprises aligning each of the first plurality of holes with a respective one of the second plurality of holes to generate a plurality of interconnected holes, and bonding the first plate to the second plate.
- Each of the plurality of interconnected holes is isolated from each other of the plurality of interconnected holes.
- a processing chamber comprises a showerhead assembly, a substrate support configured to support a substrate and a gas supply fluidly coupled with the showerhead assembly and configured to provide a process gas to the showerhead assembly.
- the showerhead assembly comprises a gas distribution plate including a first plate and second plate.
- the first plate comprises a first plurality holes each having a diameter of at least about 100 um.
- the second plate comprises a second plurality of holes each having a diameter of at least about 100 um. Further, each of the first plurality of holes is aligned with a respective one of the second plurality of holes forming a plurality of interconnected holes, and each of the plurality of interconnected holes is isolated from each other of the plurality of interconnected holes.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 A are schematic cross-sectional view of a gas distribution plate, according to one or more embodiments.
- FIG. 2 B is a schematic side view of a portion of a gas distribution plate, according to one or more embodiments.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of gas distribution plate, according to one or more embodiments.
- FIGS. 4 A, 4 B, 4 C, 4 D, 4 E, 4 F, 4 G, 4 H, and 41 are schematic cross-sectional view of a gas distribution plate, according to one or more embodiments.
- FIG. 5 illustrates a flow chart of a method for forming a gas distribution plate, according to one or more embodiments.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic side view of a process chamber, according to one or more embodiments.
- Embodiments for the present application include a gas distribution plate having high aspect ratio holes for a showerhead assembly.
- the gas distribution plate includes a plurality of holes through which a processing gas may flow.
- a processing gas may flow.
- embodiments of the following disclosure describe a gas distribution plate having a high number of small holes and a method for generating such a gas distribution plate while maintaining sufficient thickness of the gas distribution plate for adequate strength.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a gas distribution plate 100 , according to one or more embodiments.
- the gas distribution plate 100 includes a plate 110 1 and a plate 1102 .
- the plate 110 1 may be connected to the plate 110 2 forming the gas distribution plate 100 .
- the gas distribution plate 100 may be part of a showerhead assembly, e.g., the showerhead assembly 616 of FIG. 6 .
- the plate 110 1 comprises holes 112 1 .
- the plate 110 1 may be formed of aluminum, an aluminum alloy, molybdenum, a molybdenum alloy, nickel, a nickel alloy, or silicon, among others.
- the number of holes 112 1 may be about 50,000 or greater. Further, the number of holes 112 1 may be about 100,000 or greater.
- the diameter of each hole 112 1 may be at least about 100 um. Further, the diameter of each hole 112 1 may be about 100 um to about 600 um. Alternatively, the diameter of each hole 112 1 may be less than about 100 um or greater than about 600 um. Further, each hole 112 1 may be of a common size (e.g., a common diameter). Alternatively, the diameter of one or more holes 112 1 differs from the diameter of another one of the holes 112 1 .
- Each of the holes 112 1 may have a uniform diameter.
- the aspect ratio of each of the holes 112 1 may be substantially constant such that the diameter at any point within each hole 112 1 is the same, or within a manufacturing tolerance, as the diameter at any other point within each hole 112 1 .
- the size of each hole 112 1 at a first side of the plate 110 1 is the same, or within a manufacturing tolerance, as the size of each hole 112 1 at a second side of the plate 110 1 .
- the diameter of a hole on a first side of the plate 110 1 may differ from the diameter of the hole on a second side of the plate 110 1 .
- the thickness 116 of the plate 110 1 may be in a range of about 200 um to about 900 um. Alternatively, the thickness 116 of the plate 110 1 may be less than about 200 um or greater than about 900 um.
- the plate 110 2 includes holes 112 2 .
- the plate 110 2 may be formed of aluminum, an aluminum alloy, molybdenum, a molybdenum alloy, nickel, a nickel alloy, or silicon, among others. Further, the plate 110 2 may be formed of the same material as plate 110 1 or a different material from plate 110 1 .
- the number of holes 112 2 may be about 50,000 or greater. Further, the number of holes 112 2 may be about 100,000 or greater.
- the number of holes 112 2 may be the same as the number of holes 112 1 .
- the diameter of each hole 112 2 may be about 100 um to about 600 um. Alternatively, the diameter of each hole 112 2 may be less than about 100 um or greater than about 600 um.
- each hole 112 2 may be of a common size (e.g., a common diameter). Alternatively, the diameter of one or more holes 112 2 differs from the diameter of another one of the holes 112 2 . Additionally, the diameter of each of the holes 112 2 may be the same as the diameter of each of the holes 112 1 , or one or more holes 112 2 differs from the diameter of one or more of the holes 112 1 .
- Each of the holes 112 2 may have a uniform diameter.
- the aspect ratio of each of the holes 112 2 may be substantially constant such that the diameter at any point of within each hole 112 2 is the same, or within a manufacturing tolerance, as the diameter at any other point within each hole 112 2 .
- the size of each hole 112 2 at a first side of the plate 110 2 is the same, or within a manufacturing tolerance, as the size of each hole 112 1 at a second side of the plate 110 2 .
- the diameter of a hole on a first side of the plate 110 1 may differ from the diameter of the hole on a second side of the plate 110 1 .
- the thickness 126 of the plate 110 2 may be in a range of about 200 um to about 900 um. Alternatively, the thickness 126 of the plate 110 2 may be less than about 200 um or greater than about 900 um.
- the gas distribution plate 100 and the plates 110 1 , 110 2 may have a circular shape.
- the gas distribution plate 100 may have a circular shape with a diameter in a range of about 200 mm to about 350 mm.
- the gas distribution plate 100 may have a diameter of less than about 200 mm or greater than about 350 mm.
- the gas distribution plate 100 may have other shapes than a circular shape.
- the gas distribution plate 100 may have an elliptical shape or a rectangular shape, among others.
- the gas distribution plate 100 is shown as including 2 plates, e.g., plate 110 1 and plate 110 2 , the gas distribution plate 100 may include more than 2 plates. For example, as is illustrated in FIG.
- the gas distribution plate 100 may include 110 N plates, where N is greater than 2. Further, the total thickness of the gas distribution plate 100 may be about 25.4 mm. Alternatively, the total thickness of the gas distribution plate 100 may be less than about 25.4 mm or greater than about 25.4 mm.
- the plates 110 1 , 110 2 may be joined together to form the gas distribution plate 100 .
- the plates 110 1 , 110 2 may be joined together, forming the gas distribution plate 100 and a plurality of interconnected holes 212 .
- FIG. 2 A illustrates the gas distribution plate 100 , according to an embodiment.
- the gas distribution plate 100 of FIG. 2 A includes a combined plate 210 that is formed by joining or coupling the plates 110 1 , 110 2 together such that each of the holes 112 1 is aligned with a respective one of the holes 112 2 . Aligning each of the holes 112 1 with respective ones the holes 112 2 forms a plurality of interconnected holes 212 .
- Each of the interconnected holes 212 is formed from one of the holes 112 1 and one of the holes 112 2 . Further, each of the interconnected holes 212 may be isolated from each other interconnected hole. For example, a processing gas may flow through each of the interconnected holes 212 but not between the interconnected holes 212 . Further, each of the interconnected holes 212 may be same shape and/or size.
- the combined plate 210 may be formed from a number of plates greater than 2.
- the combined plate 210 may be formed from of at least N plates, where N is 3 or more.
- the combined plate 210 may be formed from at least 10 plates. Further, the combined plate 210 may be formed from at least 100 plates.
- FIG. 2 B illustrates a portion of a combined plate 210 , according to one or more embodiments.
- the interconnected hole 212 a has a diameter 214 and a height 216 . Further, an aspect ratio of the interconnected hole 212 may be based on a ratio of the height 216 to the diameter 214 .
- the interconnected hole 212 a may have an aspect ratio of at least about 50 to 1.
- the interconnected hole 212 a may have an aspect ratio of less than about 50 to 1 or greater than about 50 to 1.
- the interconnected hole 212 a may have an aspect ratio of about 25 to 1.
- each of interconnected holes 212 may have about the same aspect ratio.
- the diameter of each of the interconnected holes 212 may be substantially uniform. For example, at any point of an interconnected hole the diameter is the same, or within a manufacturing tolerance, of any other point of the interconnected hole. Stated another way, the aspect ratio of each interconnected holes is uniform or substantially similar (e.g., within a manufacturing tolerance) throughout the entirety of each interconnected hole. Further, the diameter of each interconnected hole 212 at a first side (e.g., surface) of the combined plate 210 is the same as the diameter of each interconnected hole 212 at a second side (e.g., surface) of the combined plate 210 .
- FIG. 3 illustrates the gas distribution plate 100 , according to one or more embodiments.
- the gas distribution plate 100 of FIG. 3 includes the combined plate 300 formed by joining the plate 110 1 , the plate 110 2 , and a plate 110 N , where N is greater than 2. Further, the holes 112 1 of the plate 110 1 , the holes 112 2 of the plate 110 2 , and the holes 112 N of the plate 110 N are aligned to generate a plurality of interconnected holes.
- FIG. 4 A illustrates plates 410 1 and 410 2 of a gas distribution plate 400 a , according to one or more embodiments. While two plates are illustrated in the embodiment of FIG. 4 A , alternatively, the gas distribution plate 400 b may include three or more plates. Further, the plate 410 1 may be bonded to the plate 410 2 forming the gas distribution plate 400 a . Additionally, the gas distribution plate 400 a may be part of a showerhead assembly, e.g., the showerhead assembly 616 of FIG. 6 .
- the plate 410 1 includes holes 412 1 and may be formed similar to that of plate 110 1 and 110 2 . Further, the plate 410 2 includes holes 412 2 and may be formed similar to that of plate 110 1 and 110 2 .
- the diameter of each of the holes 412 2 may differ from the diameter from the diameter of each of the holes 412 1 .
- the diameter of the holes 412 1 along surface 424 of the plate 410 1 is larger than the diameter of the holes 412 2 along the surface 426 of the plate 410 2 .
- the diameter of the holes 412 2 along the surface 426 may be the same or may differ from the diameter of the holes 412 2 along the surface 428 .
- the diameter of the holes 412 2 along the surface 426 may be larger or smaller than the diameter of the holes 412 2 along the surface 428 .
- Utilizing plates having holes with different diameters may aid in the alignment of the plates before bonding to the plates together. For example, utilizing holes of different diameter allow for slight offsets in alignment of the holes while maintaining a similar cross section area for the gas flow as compared to utilizing holes of a common diameter which are fully aligned with each other.
- FIG. 4 B illustrates a portion of gas distribution plate 400 a , according to one or more embodiments.
- FIG. 4 B illustrates an interconnected hole 440 a of gas distribution plate 400 a formed after bonding the plate 410 1 with the plate 410 2 .
- the interconnected hole 440 a is formed by joining the plate 410 1 with the plate 410 2 , and comprises one of holes 412 1 and one of holes 412 2 .
- the diameter of interconnected hole 440 is non-uniform (i.e., a non-uniform diameter).
- the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 a along the surface 422 differs from the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 along the side 428 . As illustrated in FIG.
- the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 a along the surface 422 is larger than the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 a along the surface 428 .
- the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 a along the surface 422 may be smaller than the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 a along the surface 428 .
- FIG. 4 C illustrates plates 410 3 and 410 4 of a gas distribution plate 400 b , according to one or more embodiments. While two plates are illustrated in the embodiment of FIG. 4 C , alternatively, the gas distribution plate 400 b may include three or more plates. Further, the plate 410 3 may be bonded to the plate 410 4 forming the gas distribution plate 400 b . Additionally, the gas distribution plate 400 b may be part of a showerhead assembly, e.g., the showerhead assembly 616 of FIG. 6 .
- the plate 410 3 includes holes 412 3 and may be formed similar to that of plate 110 1 and 110 2 .
- the plate 410 4 includes holes 412 4 and may be formed similar to that of plate 110 1 and 110 2 .
- the diameter of each of the holes 412 3 may differ from the diameter from the diameter of each of the holes 412 4 .
- the holes 412 3 and/or the holes 412 4 may include a tapered region.
- the holes 412 4 include a tapered region 434 .
- the diameter of the holes 412 4 is non-uniform.
- the diameter of the holes 412 4 along the surface 426 is larger than the diameter of the holes 412 4 along surface 428 .
- the diameter of the holes 412 3 may be non-uniform.
- the diameter of the holes 412 3 along one of the surfaces 422 and 424 may differ from the diameter of the holes 412 3 along the other one of the surfaces 422 and 424 .
- the holes 412 3 may include a tapered region.
- FIG. 4 D illustrates a portion of gas distribution plate 400 b , according to one or more embodiments.
- FIG. 4 D illustrates an interconnected hole 440 b of gas distribution plate 400 b formed after bonding the plate 410 3 with the plate 410 4 .
- the interconnected hole 440 a is formed by joining the plate 410 3 with the plate 410 4 , and comprises one of holes 412 3 and one of holes 412 4 .
- the diameter of interconnected hole 440 b is non-uniform, differing between surface 422 and surface 428 , and the interconnected hole 440 b includes a tapered region 434 .
- the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 b along surface 422 may be larger or smaller than the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 b along surface 428 .
- FIG. 4 E illustrates an interconnected hole 440 c , according to one or more embodiments.
- the interconnected hole 440 c may be formed from holes in two or more plates as illustrated in the embodiments of FIGS. 1 , 3 , 4 A and/or 4 C and described in the corresponding description.
- the interconnected hole 440 c includes a tapered region 444 disposed along the surface 422 . Further, the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 c is non-uniform, varying between the surface 422 and 428 .
- FIG. 4 F illustrates an interconnected hole 440 d , according to one or more embodiments.
- the interconnected hole 440 d may be formed from holes in two or more plates as illustrated in the embodiments of FIGS. 1 , 3 , 4 A and/or 4 C and described in the corresponding description.
- the interconnected hole 440 d includes a tapered region 454 disposed along the surface 422 and tapered region 456 disposed between the surface 422 and 428 .
- the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 d is non-uniform, varying between the surface 422 and 428 .
- FIG. 4 G illustrates an interconnected hole 440 e , according to one or more embodiments.
- the interconnected hole 440 e may be formed from holes in two or more plates as illustrated in the embodiments of FIGS. 1 , 3 , 4 A and/or 4 C and described in the corresponding description.
- the interconnected hole 440 e includes a tapered regions 464 disposed along the surface 422 and tapered region 466 disposed along the surface 428 . Further, the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 e is non-uniform, varying between the surface 422 and 428 .
- the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 e along the surface 422 may be similar to (e.g., within a manufacturing tolerance) the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 e along surface 428 .
- the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 e along the surface 422 differs from the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 e along surface 428 .
- the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 e along the surface 422 is greater than or less than the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 e along surface 428 .
- FIG. 4 H illustrates an interconnected hole 440 f , according to one or more embodiments.
- the interconnected hole 440 f may be formed from holes in two or more plates as illustrated in the embodiments of FIGS. 1 , 3 , 4 A and/or 4 C and described in the corresponding description.
- the interconnected hole 440 f includes a tapered region 474 disposed along the surface 428 . Further, the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 f is non-uniform, varying between the surface 422 and 428 .
- FIG. 4 I illustrates an interconnected hole 440 e , according to one or more embodiments.
- the interconnected hole 440 g may be formed from holes in two or more plates as illustrated in the embodiments of FIGS. 1 , 3 , 4 A and/or 4 C and described in the corresponding description.
- the interconnected hole 440 g includes a tapered region 484 disposed along the surface 422 and tapered region 486 disposed along the surface 428 . Further, the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 g is non-uniform, varying between the surface 422 and 428 .
- the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 g along the surface 422 is greater than the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 g along surface 428 .
- the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 g along the surface 428 may be greater than the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 g along surface 422 .
- FIG. 5 illustrates a flowchart of a method for bonding plates to generate a gas distribution plate 100 , according to one or more embodiments.
- a plurality of holes is generated in a first plate.
- the holes 112 1 are generated in plate 110 1 .
- the holes 112 1 may be generated through a process of mechanical drilling, ultrasonic drilling, laser drilling, electro-discharge machining, or any other subtractive fabrication method.
- a plurality of holes is generated in a second plate.
- the holes 112 2 are generated in the plate 110 2 .
- the holes 112 1 may be generated through a process of mechanical drilling, ultrasonic drilling, laser drilling, electro-discharge machining, or any other subtractive fabrication method. Further, a similar method may be used to generate holes in any number of plates.
- the plates are prepared for bonding.
- the surfaces of plates 110 and 410 may be prepared for bonding to ensure that the surfaces are flat and clean to facilitate proper bonding of the plates.
- Preparing the surfaces for bonding may include one or more of polishing the surfaces, lapping the surfaces, cleaning the surfaces, and etching the surfaces, among others.
- each of the plurality holes of the first plate is aligned with a respective one of the plurality of holes of the second plate.
- each of the holes 112 1 may be aligned with a respective one of the holes 112 2 forming a plurality of interconnected holes 212 .
- the holes from any two plates may be aligned to form a plurality interconnected holes.
- Each of the interconnected holes may be formed from a hole from each of the plates utilized to form the gas distribution plate 100 .
- the first plate is bonded with the second plate.
- the plates may be together using a brazing method (i.e., brazing technique), or a diffusion bonding method (i.e., a diffusion bonding technique), among others.
- the holes are aligned, the plates are stacked and a braze, or filler, sheet may be disposed and sandwiched between the plates.
- the plate 110 1 may be stacked with plate 110 2 and each of the holes 112 1 may be aligned with a respective one of the holes 112 2 .
- the portions of the braze sheets that may be overlapping a hole in the corresponding plate may be removed.
- the brazing process may be completed. For example, temperature at or above the melting temperature of the braze sheets may be applied to the gas distribution plate 100 , to melt the braze sheets and join the plate 110 1 with the plate 110 2 .
- each plate of the gas distribution plate 100 may be stacked and the holes of each plate may be aligned.
- the plate 110 1 may be stacked with plate 110 2 and each of the holes 112 1 may be aligned with a respective one of the holes 112 2 .
- aligning the holes may include orienting the plates such that the rolling directions of the raw material of each of the plates are aligned. Orienting the rolling directions of the plates may ensure that any mismatches in material properties based on the direction of the raw material for plates does not impact the bonding and performance of the gas distribution plate.
- the rolling direction may be parallel to the structural lines on the surface of the plates created during as a result of the manufacture process utilized to crate the plates.
- the gas distribution plate formed by bonding the first and second plates is cleaned.
- the gas distribution plate may be cleaned using any suitable chemical cleaning process.
- the gas distribution plate 100 , 400 may be coated with an oxide, forming a coating on the gas distribution plate, using an atomic layer deposition (ALD) method, or any other process that is able to deposit a layer on the gas distribution plate 100 , 400 such that a processing gas may still pass through the interconnected holes.
- the gas distribution plate 100 , 400 may be coated within an oxide, such as Aluminum oxide or Yttrium oxide, among others.
- FIG. 6 illustrates a schematic sectional view of a processing chamber 600 according to one embodiment.
- the processing chamber 600 may be used to process one or more substrates 640 therein, including the processes of depositing a material on the substrate 640 , heating of the substrate 640 , etching of the substrate 640 , or combinations thereof.
- the processing chamber 600 may be an atomic layer deposition (ALD) chamber.
- the processing chamber 600 may be a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processing chamber, a plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) processing chamber, or a physical vapor deposition (PVD) processing chamber, among others.
- CVD chemical vapor deposition
- PECVD plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition
- PVD physical vapor deposition
- the processing chamber 600 has an internal region 611 that includes a substrate support 642 disposed therein to support a substrate 640 .
- the substrate support 642 includes a heating element 618 and an element that retains the substrate 640 on a top surface of the substrate support 642 , such as an electrostatic chuck, a vacuum chuck, a substrate retaining clamp, or the like.
- the substrate support 642 may be coupled to and movably disposed in the internal region 611 by a stem 610 connected to a lift system that moves the substrate support 642 between an elevated processing position and a lowered position that facilitates transfer of the substrate 640 to and from the processing chamber 600 through an opening 624 .
- the processing chamber 600 may include a gas supply source 626 .
- the gas supply source 626 may include a mass flow control (MFC) device, disposed between a gas source and the internal region 611 to control a flow rate of process gas or gasses from the gas source to the gas distribution plate 100 of a showerhead assembly 616 used for distributing the process gasses across the internal region 611 .
- the process gas may flow through gas inlet 614 and through the holes of the gas distribution plate 100 .
- the showerhead assembly 616 is coupled to the processing chamber 600 .
- the showerhead assembly 616 may be coupled to the processing chamber 600 to position the gas distribution plate 100 above the substrate 640 .
- the gas distribution plate 100 may be centered over the substrate 640 .
- the gas distribution plate 100 may be larger than the substrate 640 such that the edges of the gas distribution plate 100 extend beyond the edges of the substrate 640 .
- the showerhead assembly 616 may be connected to a RF power source for generating a plasma in the internal region 611 from a process gasses.
- a deposition process may be utilized to process the substrate 640 at a processing pressure to deposit or grow a film onto the substrate 640 .
- the stem 610 is configured to move the substrate support 642 to an elevated processing position to process the substrate 640 .
- a vacuum pump 657 may be coupled to the internal region 611 and control the pressure within the internal region 611 .
- a process gas such as a deposition gas or cleaning chemistry
- a gas supply source 627 into the internal region 611 through the gas inlet 613 of the processing chamber 600 . Further, the process gas may exit the process gas region through the gas outlet 636 . Removal of the process gas, including cleaning chemistry, through the gas outlet 636 is facilitated by a vacuum pump 657 coupled to the gas outlet 636 .
- the above-described processing chamber 600 can be controlled by a processor based system controller, such as controller 630 .
- the controller 630 is configured to control flow of various precursor gases, process gases, and purge gases, during different operations of a substrate processing sequence.
- the controller 630 is configured to control feeding of gases, lamp operation, or other process parameters, among other controller operations.
- the controller 630 is generally used to facilitate the control and automation of the components within the processing chamber 600 .
- the controller 630 can be, for example, a computer, a programmable logic controller, or an embedded controller.
- the controller 630 typically includes a central processing unit (CPU) 632 memory 634 , and support circuits for inputs and outputs (I/O).
- the CPU 632 may be one of any form of computer processors that are used in industrial settings for controlling various system functions, substrate movement, chamber processes, and control support hardware (e.g., sensors, motors, heaters, etc.), and monitor the processes performed in the processing chamber 600 .
- the memory 634 is connected to the CPU 632 , and may be one or more of a readily available non-volatile memory, such as random access memory (RAM), flash memory, read only memory (ROM), floppy disk, hard disk, or any other form of digital storage, local or remote.
- Software instructions and data can be coded and stored within the memory for instructing the CPU 632 .
- the support circuits are also connected to the CPU 632 for supporting the processor in a conventional manner.
- the support circuits may include cache, power supplies, clock circuits, input/output circuitry, subsystems, and the like.
- a program e.g., software routine or computer instructions
- a program e.g., software routine or computer instructions
- the program is software readable by the processor within the controller 630 that includes code to perform tasks relating to monitoring, execution and control of the delivery and control of the process variables utilized in one or more the processes performed within the processing chamber 600 , and the movement, support, and/or positioning of the substrate 640 and other components within the processing chamber 600 along with the various process tasks and various sequences being controlled the by controller 630 .
- a gas distribution plate may be formed to increase in the uniformity of the process gas applied to a substrate during processing of the substrate.
- the gas distribution plate may be formed by joining two or more plates together.
- Each of the plates may have a plurality of holes formed therein, and each of the holes in a first one of the plates is aligned with a respective hole in a second one of the plates.
- the aligned holes form a plurality of interconnected holes.
- the holes may have a higher aspect ratio than if the holes were formed in a thicker gas distribution plate formed from a single plate.
- the number of holes that may be formed in each plate may be greater than the total number of holes that may be formed in a gas distribution plate formed from a single plate.
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Abstract
Description
- This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/802,293 filed Feb. 26, 2020, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/824,369 filed Mar. 27, 2019. Both the Ser. No. 16/802,293 and the 62/824,369 applications are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
- Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a showerhead for processing chambers, and, more particularly, to a showerhead having a high aspect ratio of holes and a high hole density for processing chambers.
- In many conventional showerhead designs, the showerhead includes a gas distribution plate having a plurality of holes through which a processing gas may flow. However, the number of holes and the aspect ratio of those holes may be limited. Hence, the uniformity of the flow of the processing gas through the showerhead is limited. A major factor in limiting the number of holes within a gas distribution plate is the process in which the holes are generated. For example, mechanical drilling of holes may place high levels of stress on the gas distribution plate potentially damaging the gas distribution plate and/or may create burrs within the gas distribution plate. Further, mechanical drilling is time prohibitive and may be process limited. For example, in many instances, mechanical drilling utilizes a spindle coolant fed drills, which are available in the smallest diameter size of about 500 um, limiting the smallest possible hole that may be drilled. Other subtractive drilling methods include ultrasonic drilling or micro electrical discharge machining (EDM), which are both time prohibitive. A further example of subtractive drilling includes laser drilling which is typically limited to about a 10:1 aspect ratio and which is also time prohibitive. Accordingly, the conventional methods of generating holes limit the size of the holes and the aspect ratio of the holes, while increasing the manufacturing cost of the gas distribution plate. Further, the conventional methods of holes generation limit the hole density, which limits the uniformity of a process gas flowing through the gas distribution plate.
- Therefore, in order to improve the uniformity of gas distribution, there is a need for improved fabrication methods to create a large number of small diameter holes in a gas distribution plate in a cost-effective way.
- In one embodiment, a gas distribution plate for a showerhead assembly includes a first plate and second plate. The first plate may comprise a first plurality holes each having a diameter of at least about 100 um. The second plate may comprise a second plurality of holes each having a diameter of at least about 100 um. Further, each of the first plurality of holes is aligned with a respective one of the second plurality of holes forming a plurality of interconnected holes. Each of the plurality of interconnected holes is isolated from each other of the plurality of interconnected holes.
- In one embodiment, a method for forming a showerhead comprises generating a first plurality of holes in a first plate and generating a second plurality of holes in a second plate. Each of the first plurality of holes has a diameter of at least about 100 um and each of the second plurality of holes has a diameter of about 100 um. The method further comprises aligning each of the first plurality of holes with a respective one of the second plurality of holes to generate a plurality of interconnected holes, and bonding the first plate to the second plate. Each of the plurality of interconnected holes is isolated from each other of the plurality of interconnected holes.
- In one embodiment, a processing chamber comprises a showerhead assembly, a substrate support configured to support a substrate and a gas supply fluidly coupled with the showerhead assembly and configured to provide a process gas to the showerhead assembly. The showerhead assembly comprises a gas distribution plate including a first plate and second plate. The first plate comprises a first plurality holes each having a diameter of at least about 100 um. The second plate comprises a second plurality of holes each having a diameter of at least about 100 um. Further, each of the first plurality of holes is aligned with a respective one of the second plurality of holes forming a plurality of interconnected holes, and each of the plurality of interconnected holes is isolated from each other of the plurality of interconnected holes.
- So that the manner in which the above recited features of the present disclosure can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the disclosure, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only exemplary embodiments and are therefore not to be considered limiting of scope, as the disclosure may admit to other equally effective embodiments.
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FIGS. 1 and 2A are schematic cross-sectional view of a gas distribution plate, according to one or more embodiments. -
FIG. 2B is a schematic side view of a portion of a gas distribution plate, according to one or more embodiments. -
FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of gas distribution plate, according to one or more embodiments. -
FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 4G, 4H, and 41 are schematic cross-sectional view of a gas distribution plate, according to one or more embodiments. -
FIG. 5 illustrates a flow chart of a method for forming a gas distribution plate, according to one or more embodiments. -
FIG. 6 is a schematic side view of a process chamber, according to one or more embodiments. - To facilitate understanding, identical reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate identical elements that are common to the figures. It is contemplated that elements and features of one embodiment may be beneficially incorporated in other embodiments without further recitation.
- Embodiments for the present application include a gas distribution plate having high aspect ratio holes for a showerhead assembly. The gas distribution plate includes a plurality of holes through which a processing gas may flow. In many instances, by decreasing the size of each of the plurality of holes and by increasing the number of the plurality of holes, the uniformity of the process gas which is applied to a substrate during processing may also be improved. Accordingly, embodiments of the following disclosure describe a gas distribution plate having a high number of small holes and a method for generating such a gas distribution plate while maintaining sufficient thickness of the gas distribution plate for adequate strength.
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FIG. 1 illustrates agas distribution plate 100, according to one or more embodiments. Thegas distribution plate 100 includes a plate 110 1 and aplate 1102. The plate 110 1 may be connected to the plate 110 2 forming thegas distribution plate 100. Further, thegas distribution plate 100 may be part of a showerhead assembly, e.g., theshowerhead assembly 616 ofFIG. 6 . - The plate 110 1 comprises holes 112 1. Further, the plate 110 1 may be formed of aluminum, an aluminum alloy, molybdenum, a molybdenum alloy, nickel, a nickel alloy, or silicon, among others. The number of holes 112 1 may be about 50,000 or greater. Further, the number of holes 112 1 may be about 100,000 or greater. The diameter of each hole 112 1 may be at least about 100 um. Further, the diameter of each hole 112 1 may be about 100 um to about 600 um. Alternatively, the diameter of each hole 112 1 may be less than about 100 um or greater than about 600 um. Further, each hole 112 1 may be of a common size (e.g., a common diameter). Alternatively, the diameter of one or more holes 112 1 differs from the diameter of another one of the holes 112 1.
- Each of the holes 112 1 may have a uniform diameter. For example, the aspect ratio of each of the holes 112 1 may be substantially constant such that the diameter at any point within each hole 112 1 is the same, or within a manufacturing tolerance, as the diameter at any other point within each hole 112 1. Further, the size of each hole 112 1 at a first side of the plate 110 1 is the same, or within a manufacturing tolerance, as the size of each hole 112 1 at a second side of the plate 110 1. Alternatively, as will be described in greater detail with regard to the embodiment of
FIGS. 4C , the diameter of a hole on a first side of the plate 110 1 may differ from the diameter of the hole on a second side of the plate 110 1. - The
thickness 116 of the plate 110 1 may be in a range of about 200 um to about 900 um. Alternatively, thethickness 116 of the plate 110 1 may be less than about 200 um or greater than about 900 um. - The plate 110 2 includes holes 112 2. The plate 110 2 may be formed of aluminum, an aluminum alloy, molybdenum, a molybdenum alloy, nickel, a nickel alloy, or silicon, among others. Further, the plate 110 2 may be formed of the same material as plate 110 1 or a different material from plate 110 1. The number of holes 112 2 may be about 50,000 or greater. Further, the number of holes 112 2 may be about 100,000 or greater. The number of holes 112 2 may be the same as the number of holes 112 1. The diameter of each hole 112 2 may be about 100 um to about 600 um. Alternatively, the diameter of each hole 112 2 may be less than about 100 um or greater than about 600 um. Further, each hole 112 2 may be of a common size (e.g., a common diameter). Alternatively, the diameter of one or more holes 112 2 differs from the diameter of another one of the holes 112 2. Additionally, the diameter of each of the holes 112 2 may be the same as the diameter of each of the holes 112 1, or one or more holes 112 2 differs from the diameter of one or more of the holes 112 1.
- Each of the holes 112 2 may have a uniform diameter. For example, the aspect ratio of each of the holes 112 2 may be substantially constant such that the diameter at any point of within each hole 112 2 is the same, or within a manufacturing tolerance, as the diameter at any other point within each hole 112 2. Further, the size of each hole 112 2 at a first side of the plate 110 2 is the same, or within a manufacturing tolerance, as the size of each hole 112 1 at a second side of the plate 110 2. Alternatively, as will be described in greater detail with regard to at least the embodiment of
FIG. 4C , the diameter of a hole on a first side of the plate 110 1 may differ from the diameter of the hole on a second side of the plate 110 1. - The
thickness 126 of the plate 110 2 may be in a range of about 200 um to about 900 um. Alternatively, thethickness 126 of the plate 110 2 may be less than about 200 um or greater than about 900 um. - The
gas distribution plate 100 and the plates 110 1, 110 2 may have a circular shape. For example, thegas distribution plate 100 may have a circular shape with a diameter in a range of about 200 mm to about 350 mm. Alternatively, thegas distribution plate 100 may have a diameter of less than about 200 mm or greater than about 350 mm. Further, thegas distribution plate 100 may have other shapes than a circular shape. For example, thegas distribution plate 100 may have an elliptical shape or a rectangular shape, among others. Further, while thegas distribution plate 100 is shown as including 2 plates, e.g., plate 110 1 and plate 110 2, thegas distribution plate 100 may include more than 2 plates. For example, as is illustrated inFIG. 3 , thegas distribution plate 100 may include 110 N plates, where N is greater than 2. Further, the total thickness of thegas distribution plate 100 may be about 25.4 mm. Alternatively, the total thickness of thegas distribution plate 100 may be less than about 25.4 mm or greater than about 25.4 mm. - The plates 110 1, 110 2 may be joined together to form the
gas distribution plate 100. For example, as is illustrated inFIG. 2A , the plates 110 1, 110 2 may be joined together, forming thegas distribution plate 100 and a plurality ofinterconnected holes 212. -
FIG. 2A illustrates thegas distribution plate 100, according to an embodiment. Thegas distribution plate 100 ofFIG. 2A includes a combinedplate 210 that is formed by joining or coupling the plates 110 1, 110 2 together such that each of the holes 112 1 is aligned with a respective one of the holes 112 2. Aligning each of the holes 112 1 with respective ones the holes 112 2 forms a plurality ofinterconnected holes 212. Each of theinterconnected holes 212 is formed from one of the holes 112 1 and one of the holes 112 2. Further, each of theinterconnected holes 212 may be isolated from each other interconnected hole. For example, a processing gas may flow through each of theinterconnected holes 212 but not between theinterconnected holes 212. Further, each of theinterconnected holes 212 may be same shape and/or size. - The combined
plate 210 may be formed from a number of plates greater than 2. For example, the combinedplate 210 may be formed from of at least N plates, where N is 3 or more. The combinedplate 210 may be formed from at least 10 plates. Further, the combinedplate 210 may be formed from at least 100 plates. -
FIG. 2B illustrates a portion of a combinedplate 210, according to one or more embodiments. Theinterconnected hole 212 a has adiameter 214 and aheight 216. Further, an aspect ratio of theinterconnected hole 212 may be based on a ratio of theheight 216 to thediameter 214. For example, theinterconnected hole 212 a may have an aspect ratio of at least about 50 to 1. Alternatively, theinterconnected hole 212 a may have an aspect ratio of less than about 50 to 1 or greater than about 50 to 1. Further, theinterconnected hole 212 a may have an aspect ratio of about 25 to 1. Additionally, each ofinterconnected holes 212 may have about the same aspect ratio. - The diameter of each of the
interconnected holes 212 may be substantially uniform. For example, at any point of an interconnected hole the diameter is the same, or within a manufacturing tolerance, of any other point of the interconnected hole. Stated another way, the aspect ratio of each interconnected holes is uniform or substantially similar (e.g., within a manufacturing tolerance) throughout the entirety of each interconnected hole. Further, the diameter of eachinterconnected hole 212 at a first side (e.g., surface) of the combinedplate 210 is the same as the diameter of eachinterconnected hole 212 at a second side (e.g., surface) of the combinedplate 210. -
FIG. 3 illustrates thegas distribution plate 100, according to one or more embodiments. Thegas distribution plate 100 ofFIG. 3 includes the combinedplate 300 formed by joining the plate 110 1, the plate 110 2, and a plate 110 N, where N is greater than 2. Further, the holes 112 1 of the plate 110 1, the holes 112 2 of the plate 110 2, and the holes 112 N of the plate 110 N are aligned to generate a plurality of interconnected holes. -
FIG. 4A illustrates plates 410 1 and 410 2 of agas distribution plate 400 a, according to one or more embodiments. While two plates are illustrated in the embodiment ofFIG. 4A , alternatively, thegas distribution plate 400 b may include three or more plates. Further, the plate 410 1 may be bonded to the plate 410 2 forming thegas distribution plate 400 a. Additionally, thegas distribution plate 400 a may be part of a showerhead assembly, e.g., theshowerhead assembly 616 ofFIG. 6 . - The plate 410 1 includes holes 412 1 and may be formed similar to that of plate 110 1 and 110 2. Further, the plate 410 2 includes holes 412 2 and may be formed similar to that of plate 110 1 and 110 2.
- The diameter of each of the holes 412 2 may differ from the diameter from the diameter of each of the holes 412 1. For example, the diameter of the holes 412 1 along
surface 424 of the plate 410 1 is larger than the diameter of the holes 412 2 along thesurface 426 of the plate 410 2. Further, the diameter of the holes 412 2 along thesurface 426 may be the same or may differ from the diameter of the holes 412 2 along thesurface 428. For example, the diameter of the holes 412 2 along thesurface 426 may be larger or smaller than the diameter of the holes 412 2 along thesurface 428. - Utilizing plates having holes with different diameters may aid in the alignment of the plates before bonding to the plates together. For example, utilizing holes of different diameter allow for slight offsets in alignment of the holes while maintaining a similar cross section area for the gas flow as compared to utilizing holes of a common diameter which are fully aligned with each other.
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FIG. 4B illustrates a portion ofgas distribution plate 400 a, according to one or more embodiments. In particular,FIG. 4B illustrates aninterconnected hole 440 a ofgas distribution plate 400 a formed after bonding the plate 410 1 with the plate 410 2. For example, theinterconnected hole 440 a is formed by joining the plate 410 1 with the plate 410 2, and comprises one of holes 412 1 and one of holes 412 2. Further, the diameter of interconnected hole 440 is non-uniform (i.e., a non-uniform diameter). For example, the diameter of theinterconnected hole 440 a along thesurface 422 differs from the diameter of the interconnected hole 440 along theside 428. As illustrated inFIG. 4B , the diameter of theinterconnected hole 440 a along thesurface 422 is larger than the diameter of theinterconnected hole 440 a along thesurface 428. Alternatively, the diameter of theinterconnected hole 440 a along thesurface 422 may be smaller than the diameter of theinterconnected hole 440 a along thesurface 428. -
FIG. 4C illustrates plates 410 3 and 410 4 of agas distribution plate 400 b, according to one or more embodiments. While two plates are illustrated in the embodiment ofFIG. 4C , alternatively, thegas distribution plate 400 b may include three or more plates. Further, the plate 410 3 may be bonded to the plate 410 4 forming thegas distribution plate 400 b. Additionally, thegas distribution plate 400 b may be part of a showerhead assembly, e.g., theshowerhead assembly 616 ofFIG. 6 . - The plate 410 3 includes holes 412 3 and may be formed similar to that of plate 110 1 and 110 2. The plate 410 4 includes holes 412 4 and may be formed similar to that of plate 110 1 and 110 2.
- Similar to that of plates 410 1 and 410 2, the diameter of each of the holes 412 3 may differ from the diameter from the diameter of each of the holes 412 4. However, the holes 412 3 and/or the holes 412 4 may include a tapered region. For example, the holes 412 4 include a tapered
region 434. Accordingly, the diameter of the holes 412 4 is non-uniform. For example, the diameter of the holes 412 4 along thesurface 426 is larger than the diameter of the holes 412 4 alongsurface 428. Additionally, or alternatively, the diameter of the holes 412 3 may be non-uniform. For example, the diameter of the holes 412 3 along one of thesurfaces surfaces -
FIG. 4D illustrates a portion ofgas distribution plate 400 b, according to one or more embodiments. In particular,FIG. 4D illustrates aninterconnected hole 440 b ofgas distribution plate 400 b formed after bonding the plate 410 3 with the plate 410 4. For example, theinterconnected hole 440 a is formed by joining the plate 410 3 with the plate 410 4, and comprises one of holes 412 3 and one of holes 412 4. Accordingly, the diameter ofinterconnected hole 440 b is non-uniform, differing betweensurface 422 andsurface 428, and theinterconnected hole 440 b includes a taperedregion 434. The diameter of theinterconnected hole 440 b alongsurface 422 may be larger or smaller than the diameter of theinterconnected hole 440 b alongsurface 428. -
FIG. 4E illustrates aninterconnected hole 440 c, according to one or more embodiments. Theinterconnected hole 440 c may be formed from holes in two or more plates as illustrated in the embodiments ofFIGS. 1, 3, 4A and/or 4C and described in the corresponding description. As illustrated inFIG. 4E , theinterconnected hole 440 c includes a taperedregion 444 disposed along thesurface 422. Further, the diameter of theinterconnected hole 440 c is non-uniform, varying between thesurface -
FIG. 4F illustrates aninterconnected hole 440 d, according to one or more embodiments. Theinterconnected hole 440 d may be formed from holes in two or more plates as illustrated in the embodiments ofFIGS. 1, 3, 4A and/or 4C and described in the corresponding description. As illustrated inFIG. 4F , theinterconnected hole 440 d includes a taperedregion 454 disposed along thesurface 422 and taperedregion 456 disposed between thesurface interconnected hole 440 d is non-uniform, varying between thesurface -
FIG. 4G illustrates aninterconnected hole 440 e, according to one or more embodiments. Theinterconnected hole 440 e may be formed from holes in two or more plates as illustrated in the embodiments ofFIGS. 1, 3, 4A and/or 4C and described in the corresponding description. As illustrated inFIG. 4G , theinterconnected hole 440 e includes a taperedregions 464 disposed along thesurface 422 and taperedregion 466 disposed along thesurface 428. Further, the diameter of theinterconnected hole 440 e is non-uniform, varying between thesurface interconnected hole 440 e along thesurface 422 may be similar to (e.g., within a manufacturing tolerance) the diameter of theinterconnected hole 440 e alongsurface 428. Alternatively, the diameter of theinterconnected hole 440 e along thesurface 422 differs from the diameter of theinterconnected hole 440 e alongsurface 428. For example, the diameter of theinterconnected hole 440 e along thesurface 422 is greater than or less than the diameter of theinterconnected hole 440 e alongsurface 428. -
FIG. 4H illustrates aninterconnected hole 440 f, according to one or more embodiments. Theinterconnected hole 440 f may be formed from holes in two or more plates as illustrated in the embodiments ofFIGS. 1, 3, 4A and/or 4C and described in the corresponding description. As illustrated inFIG. 4H , theinterconnected hole 440 f includes a tapered region 474 disposed along thesurface 428. Further, the diameter of theinterconnected hole 440 f is non-uniform, varying between thesurface -
FIG. 4I illustrates aninterconnected hole 440 e, according to one or more embodiments. Theinterconnected hole 440 g may be formed from holes in two or more plates as illustrated in the embodiments ofFIGS. 1, 3, 4A and/or 4C and described in the corresponding description. As illustrated inFIG. 4I , theinterconnected hole 440 g includes a taperedregion 484 disposed along thesurface 422 and taperedregion 486 disposed along thesurface 428. Further, the diameter of theinterconnected hole 440 g is non-uniform, varying between thesurface interconnected hole 440 g along thesurface 422 is greater than the diameter of theinterconnected hole 440 g alongsurface 428. Alternatively, the diameter of theinterconnected hole 440 g along thesurface 428 may be greater than the diameter of theinterconnected hole 440 g alongsurface 422. - The plates 110 1, 110 2, 110 N may be bonded using any method suitable for bonding the plates without damaging the plates and while maintaining an independence between the interconnected holes. For example,
FIG. 5 illustrates a flowchart of a method for bonding plates to generate agas distribution plate 100, according to one or more embodiments. Atoperation 510, a plurality of holes is generated in a first plate. For example, as is shown inFIG. 1 , the holes 112 1 are generated in plate 110 1. The holes 112 1 may be generated through a process of mechanical drilling, ultrasonic drilling, laser drilling, electro-discharge machining, or any other subtractive fabrication method. - At
operation 520, a plurality of holes is generated in a second plate. For example, as is shown inFIG. 1 , the holes 112 2 are generated in the plate 110 2. The holes 112 1 may be generated through a process of mechanical drilling, ultrasonic drilling, laser drilling, electro-discharge machining, or any other subtractive fabrication method. Further, a similar method may be used to generate holes in any number of plates. - At
operation 530, the plates are prepared for bonding. For example, the surfaces of plates 110 and 410 may be prepared for bonding to ensure that the surfaces are flat and clean to facilitate proper bonding of the plates. Preparing the surfaces for bonding may include one or more of polishing the surfaces, lapping the surfaces, cleaning the surfaces, and etching the surfaces, among others. - At
operation 540, each of the plurality holes of the first plate is aligned with a respective one of the plurality of holes of the second plate. For example each of the holes 112 1 may be aligned with a respective one of the holes 112 2 forming a plurality ofinterconnected holes 212. Further, in embodiments where more than two plates are utilized to form a combined plate, the holes from any two plates may be aligned to form a plurality interconnected holes. Each of the interconnected holes may be formed from a hole from each of the plates utilized to form thegas distribution plate 100. - At
operation 550, the first plate is bonded with the second plate. For example, the plates may be together using a brazing method (i.e., brazing technique), or a diffusion bonding method (i.e., a diffusion bonding technique), among others. - In a brazing method, the holes are aligned, the plates are stacked and a braze, or filler, sheet may be disposed and sandwiched between the plates. For example, the plate 110 1 may be stacked with plate 110 2 and each of the holes 112 1 may be aligned with a respective one of the holes 112 2. Additionally, after the braze sheets are placed on a plate and before the plates are stacked, the portions of the braze sheets that may be overlapping a hole in the corresponding plate may be removed. After alignment of the plates 110 1 and 110 2, the brazing process may be completed. For example, temperature at or above the melting temperature of the braze sheets may be applied to the
gas distribution plate 100, to melt the braze sheets and join the plate 110 1 with the plate 110 2. - In a diffusion bonding method, each plate of the
gas distribution plate 100 may be stacked and the holes of each plate may be aligned. For example, the plate 110 1 may be stacked with plate 110 2 and each of the holes 112 1 may be aligned with a respective one of the holes 112 2. After stacking the plates and aligning the holes, the diffusing bonding process may be completed. Further, aligning the holes may include orienting the plates such that the rolling directions of the raw material of each of the plates are aligned. Orienting the rolling directions of the plates may ensure that any mismatches in material properties based on the direction of the raw material for plates does not impact the bonding and performance of the gas distribution plate. The rolling direction may be parallel to the structural lines on the surface of the plates created during as a result of the manufacture process utilized to crate the plates. - At
operation 560, the gas distribution plate formed by bonding the first and second plates is cleaned. For example, in one embodiment, after the completion of the boding process, the gas distribution plate may be cleaned using any suitable chemical cleaning process. Atoperation 570, thegas distribution plate gas distribution plate gas distribution plate -
FIG. 6 illustrates a schematic sectional view of aprocessing chamber 600 according to one embodiment. Theprocessing chamber 600 may be used to process one ormore substrates 640 therein, including the processes of depositing a material on thesubstrate 640, heating of thesubstrate 640, etching of thesubstrate 640, or combinations thereof. Theprocessing chamber 600 may be an atomic layer deposition (ALD) chamber. Further, theprocessing chamber 600 may be a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processing chamber, a plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) processing chamber, or a physical vapor deposition (PVD) processing chamber, among others. - In one or more embodiments, the
processing chamber 600 has aninternal region 611 that includes asubstrate support 642 disposed therein to support asubstrate 640. Thesubstrate support 642 includes aheating element 618 and an element that retains thesubstrate 640 on a top surface of thesubstrate support 642, such as an electrostatic chuck, a vacuum chuck, a substrate retaining clamp, or the like. Thesubstrate support 642 may be coupled to and movably disposed in theinternal region 611 by astem 610 connected to a lift system that moves thesubstrate support 642 between an elevated processing position and a lowered position that facilitates transfer of thesubstrate 640 to and from theprocessing chamber 600 through anopening 624. - The
processing chamber 600 may include agas supply source 626. In one or more embodiment, thegas supply source 626 may include a mass flow control (MFC) device, disposed between a gas source and theinternal region 611 to control a flow rate of process gas or gasses from the gas source to thegas distribution plate 100 of ashowerhead assembly 616 used for distributing the process gasses across theinternal region 611. For example, the process gas may flow throughgas inlet 614 and through the holes of thegas distribution plate 100. Theshowerhead assembly 616 is coupled to theprocessing chamber 600. For example, theshowerhead assembly 616 may be coupled to theprocessing chamber 600 to position thegas distribution plate 100 above thesubstrate 640. Thegas distribution plate 100 may be centered over thesubstrate 640. Further, thegas distribution plate 100 may be larger than thesubstrate 640 such that the edges of thegas distribution plate 100 extend beyond the edges of thesubstrate 640. Theshowerhead assembly 616 may be connected to a RF power source for generating a plasma in theinternal region 611 from a process gasses. Moreover, a deposition process may be utilized to process thesubstrate 640 at a processing pressure to deposit or grow a film onto thesubstrate 640. - The
stem 610 is configured to move thesubstrate support 642 to an elevated processing position to process thesubstrate 640. Further, a vacuum pump 657 may be coupled to theinternal region 611 and control the pressure within theinternal region 611. - A process gas, such as a deposition gas or cleaning chemistry, may be supplied from a
gas supply source 627 into theinternal region 611 through thegas inlet 613 of theprocessing chamber 600. Further, the process gas may exit the process gas region through thegas outlet 636. Removal of the process gas, including cleaning chemistry, through thegas outlet 636 is facilitated by a vacuum pump 657 coupled to thegas outlet 636. - The above-described
processing chamber 600 can be controlled by a processor based system controller, such ascontroller 630. For example, thecontroller 630 is configured to control flow of various precursor gases, process gases, and purge gases, during different operations of a substrate processing sequence. By way of further example, thecontroller 630 is configured to control feeding of gases, lamp operation, or other process parameters, among other controller operations. - The
controller 630 is generally used to facilitate the control and automation of the components within theprocessing chamber 600. Thecontroller 630 can be, for example, a computer, a programmable logic controller, or an embedded controller. Thecontroller 630 typically includes a central processing unit (CPU) 632memory 634, and support circuits for inputs and outputs (I/O). TheCPU 632 may be one of any form of computer processors that are used in industrial settings for controlling various system functions, substrate movement, chamber processes, and control support hardware (e.g., sensors, motors, heaters, etc.), and monitor the processes performed in theprocessing chamber 600. Thememory 634 is connected to theCPU 632, and may be one or more of a readily available non-volatile memory, such as random access memory (RAM), flash memory, read only memory (ROM), floppy disk, hard disk, or any other form of digital storage, local or remote. Software instructions and data can be coded and stored within the memory for instructing theCPU 632. The support circuits are also connected to theCPU 632 for supporting the processor in a conventional manner. The support circuits may include cache, power supplies, clock circuits, input/output circuitry, subsystems, and the like. A program (e.g., software routine or computer instructions) readable by thecontroller 630 determines which tasks are performable by the components in theprocessing chamber 600. Preferably, the program is software readable by the processor within thecontroller 630 that includes code to perform tasks relating to monitoring, execution and control of the delivery and control of the process variables utilized in one or more the processes performed within theprocessing chamber 600, and the movement, support, and/or positioning of thesubstrate 640 and other components within theprocessing chamber 600 along with the various process tasks and various sequences being controlled the bycontroller 630. - A gas distribution plate may be formed to increase in the uniformity of the process gas applied to a substrate during processing of the substrate. The gas distribution plate may be formed by joining two or more plates together. Each of the plates may have a plurality of holes formed therein, and each of the holes in a first one of the plates is aligned with a respective hole in a second one of the plates. When the plates are joined, the aligned holes form a plurality of interconnected holes. Further, by forming the holes in thinner plates which are joined to generate the gas distribution plate, the holes may have a higher aspect ratio than if the holes were formed in a thicker gas distribution plate formed from a single plate. Further, the number of holes that may be formed in each plate may be greater than the total number of holes that may be formed in a gas distribution plate formed from a single plate.
- While the foregoing is directed to embodiments of the present invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof, and the scope thereof is determined by the claims that follow.
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