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- the present invention relates to a technique for performing plasma processing on a substrate to be processed, and more particularly to a capacitively coupled plasma processing apparatus that applies three types of high frequencies to plasma generated in a processing container.
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- microwaves are used to discharge or ionize a processing gas in a vacuum processing container.
- an upper electrode and a lower electrode are arranged in parallel in a processing container, a substrate to be processed (semiconductor wafer, glass substrate, etc.) is placed on the lower electrode, and the upper electrode or A high frequency having a frequency suitable for plasma generation (usually 13.56 MHz or more) is applied to the lower electrode. Electrons are accelerated by a high-frequency electric field generated between the electrodes facing each other by the application of the high frequency, and plasma is generated by impact ionization between the electrons and the processing gas. A thin film is deposited on the substrate or a material or thin film on the substrate surface is shaved by a gas phase reaction or surface reaction of radicals and ions contained in the plasma. Thus, radicals and ions that enter the substrate play an important role in the plasma process. In particular, it is important that the ions have a physical action due to impact when entering the substrate.
- a high frequency of a relatively low frequency (usually 13.56 MHz or less) is applied to a lower electrode on which a substrate is placed, and a negative bias voltage or sheath voltage generated on the lower electrode causes An RF bias method in which ions are accelerated and drawn into a substrate is often used.
- ions are accelerated and drawn into a substrate.
- the high frequency used for controlling the energy of ions drawn from the plasma into the substrate on the lower electrode in the chamber is limited to one type (single frequency).
- the RF power or self-bias voltage is used as a control parameter.
- the energy distribution (IED) of ions incident on the substrate can be obtained by using an RF bias for ion attraction in combination with two types of high frequencies and controlling their total power and / or power ratio. Recently, it has been found that the energy bandwidth and distribution shape as well as the total amount of incident energy can be arbitrarily controlled.
- a total of three types of high frequency including the high frequency for plasma generation must be applied to the parallel plate electrodes in the chamber. become.
- the problem here is the reflected wave that travels from the plasma in the chamber through the high-frequency power supply line (or high-frequency transmission line) and returns to the high-frequency power source.
- Reflected wave spectrum (hereinafter referred to as “different-frequency reflected wave”) other than “reflected wave”) significantly increases, and includes a different-frequency reflected wave having a frequency very close to the fundamental reflected wave. That is.
- the conventional plasma processing apparatus has a fundamental wave reflected wave power measuring unit for measuring the power SP r of the fundamental wave reflected wave in each high frequency power supply unit, and the power of the different frequency reflected wave as well as the fundamental reflected wave power. and a total reflection wave power measuring unit for measuring the reflection wave power TP r total, including.
- Measurements of the fundamental frequency reflection wave power SP r obtained from the fundamental wave reflection wave power measurement unit represents the operation status to the matching state of the matching device which is provided in the high-frequency power supply line.
- SP r 0 when matching is perfectly achieved.
- the measured value of the fundamental frequency reflection wave power SP r is displayed on the display of the operation panel, the operator is enabled to monitor at all times. Further, the measured value of the fundamental frequency reflection wave power SP r exceeds a predetermined monitoring value, is made operational status of the matching unit is determined to be abnormal, it takes interlock, so that the operation of the entire apparatus is stopped It has become.
- the measurement value of the total reflection wave power TP r obtained from the total reflection wave power measurement unit indicates the magnitude of the effect of this high frequency power received by the reflected wave from the plasma.
- the total reflection wave power TP r as small as desired.
- a large total reflection wave power TP r is undesirable. More total reflection wave power TP r is large, the amplifier in the RF power source frequency output becomes unstable affected. Furthermore, the amplifier may be destroyed. Therefore, when the measured value of the total reflection wave power TP r exceeds a predetermined monitoring value is adapted to emergency to lower the output of the high frequency power source.
- the reflected wave power includes the reflected wave having a frequency close to the reflected wave of the fundamental wave. accuracy or reliability of the monitoring information of the measurement unit (measurement value of the fundamental frequency reflection wave power SP r) is greatly reduced. For this reason, it has been regarded as a problem that it is difficult to determine whether or not the alignment is achieved, and it is difficult to appropriately apply the interlock. Further, in the conventional capacitively coupled plasma processing apparatus, when the total reflection wave power TP r becomes excessive in each of the RF power supply system, to lower one level of RF output the high-frequency power supply unit in response to unconditionally thereto It has become.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above-described present situation and problems, and performs reflected wave power monitoring with high accuracy in the three-frequency application method and accurately controls each RF power feeding system with respect to excessive reflected wave power. It is an object of the present invention to provide a capacitively coupled plasma processing apparatus that improves the reproducibility and reliability of a plasma process.
- a plasma processing apparatus includes a processing container capable of being evacuated to accommodate a substrate to be processed in a removable manner, a first electrode for mounting and holding the substrate in the processing container, A second electrode disposed opposite to the first electrode in the processing container; a processing gas supply unit configured to supply a desired processing gas into the processing container; and a first having a first frequency.
- a first high-frequency power source that outputs a high frequency; a first high-frequency power supply line that transmits the first high-frequency power from the first high-frequency power source to the first electrode or the second electrode; A first reflected wave power measuring unit that measures the power of a reflected wave propagating in the reverse direction from the first electrode or the second electrode toward the first high frequency power source on the high frequency power supply line; Second circumference lower than the first frequency A second high-frequency power source that outputs a second high-frequency power having a number, a second high-frequency power supply line that transmits the second high-frequency power from the second high-frequency power source to the first electrode, and the second A second reflected wave power measuring unit for measuring the power of the reflected wave propagating in the reverse direction from the first electrode toward the second high frequency power source on the high frequency power supply line, and from the plasma, the first A third high-frequency power source that outputs a third high-frequency power having a third frequency lower than the second frequency for drawing ions into the substrate on the electrode; and the third high-frequency
- a reflected wave propagating in the reverse direction from the first electrode toward the third high-frequency power source on the third high-frequency power supply line.
- Measure the power of the second Based on the first, second, and third reflected wave power measurement value signals obtained from the reflected wave power measurement unit and the first, second, and third reflected wave power measurement units, respectively.
- a control unit for controlling each of the second and third high-frequency power sources.
- the first, second, and third reflected wave power measurement value signals obtained from the first, second, and third reflected wave power measurement units respectively correspond to the first, second, and third reflected wave power measurement value signals.
- the second and third high-frequency power supplies do not individually correspond to each other, but the control unit comprehensively compares each of the first, second, and third reflected wave power measurement value signals with the other ones.
- the monitor analysis is performed, and the operations (particularly the RF output) of the first, second and third high frequency power supplies including the interlock are controlled in a unified manner.
- a plasma processing apparatus includes a processing container capable of being evacuated to accommodate a substrate to be processed in a removable manner, a first electrode for mounting and holding the substrate in the processing container, A second electrode disposed opposite to the first electrode in the processing container; a processing gas supply unit that supplies a desired processing gas into the processing container; and a first that outputs a first high frequency.
- a first high-frequency power supply line for transmitting the first high-frequency power from the first high-frequency power source to the first electrode or the second electrode, and a load impedance on the plasma side
- a first matching unit provided on the first high-frequency power supply line to match the impedance of the first high-frequency power supply side; and the first electrode or the second electrode on the first high-frequency power supply line From the above
- a first reflected wave power measuring unit for measuring the power of the reflected wave propagating in the opposite direction toward the first high frequency power supply; and a second high frequency having a second frequency lower than the first frequency.
- a second high-frequency power source ; a second high-frequency power supply line that transmits the second high-frequency power from the second high-frequency power source to the first electrode; and a load impedance on the plasma side that is the second high-frequency power source.
- a second matching unit provided on the second high-frequency power supply line to match the impedance on the side, and the second electrode on the second high-frequency power supply line from the first electrode toward the second high-frequency power source.
- a second reflected wave power measurement unit for measuring the power of the reflected wave propagating in the reverse direction; and a second frequency lower than the second frequency for drawing ions from the plasma into the substrate on the first electrode.
- a third high-frequency power source that outputs a third high-frequency power having a frequency of 3rd, a third high-frequency power supply line that transmits the third high-frequency power from the third high-frequency power source to the first electrode,
- a third reflected wave power measuring unit for measuring the power of the reflected wave propagating in the reverse direction from the first electrode toward the third high frequency power source on the third high frequency power supply line, and the load impedance on the plasma side From the third matching unit provided on the third high-frequency power supply line and the first, second, and third reflected wave power measuring units, respectively,
- a control unit that controls each of the first, second, and third matching units based on the obtained first, second, and third reflected wave power measurement value signals.
- the first, second, and third reflected wave power measurement value signals obtained from the first, second, and third reflected wave power measurement units respectively correspond to the first, second, and third reflected wave power measurement value signals.
- the control unit compares each of the first, second, and third reflected wave power measurement signals with the other. The monitor analysis is comprehensively performed, and the operations of the first, second, and third matching units including the interlock are controlled in an integrated manner.
- the reflected wave power monitoring can be performed with high accuracy in the three-frequency application method and the control of each RF power feeding system with respect to the excessive reflected wave power can be accurately performed by the configuration and operation as described above.
- the reproducibility and reliability of the plasma process can be improved.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration of a capacitively coupled plasma processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect
- FIG. 7A It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the 3rd RF power monitor provided in the 3rd high frequency RF electric power feeding system for ion attraction. It is a figure which compares and shows the filter frequency characteristic of an Example, and the filter frequency characteristic of a comparative example in monitoring fundamental wave reflected wave power. It is a figure which expands and shows the filter frequency characteristic (FIG. 7A) of an Example on a frequency axis. It is a figure which shows the content and result (list) of the calculation which calculates
- FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a plasma processing apparatus in one embodiment of the present invention.
- This plasma processing apparatus is configured as a capacitively coupled plasma etching apparatus of a lower three frequency application system.
- a cylindrical vacuum chamber (processing vessel) 10 made of aluminum whose surface is anodized (anodized) is provided. Have. The chamber 10 is grounded.
- a cylindrical susceptor support 14 is disposed at the bottom of the chamber 10 via an insulating plate 12 such as ceramic, and a susceptor 16 made of, for example, aluminum is provided on the susceptor support 14.
- the susceptor 16 constitutes a lower electrode, on which, for example, a semiconductor wafer W is placed as a substrate to be processed.
- an electrostatic chuck 18 for holding the semiconductor wafer W with an electrostatic attraction force is provided on the upper surface of the susceptor 16.
- the electrostatic chuck 18 is obtained by sandwiching an electrode 20 made of a conductive film between a pair of insulating layers or insulating sheets, and a DC power source 22 is electrically connected to the electrode 20 via a switch 24.
- the semiconductor wafer W can be attracted and held on the electrostatic chuck 18 by an electrostatic force by a DC voltage from the DC power source 22.
- a focus ring 26 made of, for example, silicon for improving in-plane uniformity of etching is disposed on the upper surface of the susceptor 16 around the electrostatic chuck 18.
- a focus ring 26 made of, for example, silicon for improving in-plane uniformity of etching is disposed on the upper surface of the susceptor 16 around the electrostatic chuck 18.
- a cylindrical inner wall member 28 made of, for example, quartz is attached to the side surfaces of the susceptor 16 and the susceptor support base
- a refrigerant chamber or a refrigerant passage 30 extending in the circumferential direction is provided in the interior of the susceptor support base 14.
- a refrigerant having a predetermined temperature such as cooling water cw, is circulated and supplied to the refrigerant passage 30 from an external chiller unit (not shown) through pipes 32a and 32b.
- the processing temperature of the semiconductor wafer W on the susceptor 16 can be controlled by the temperature of the refrigerant cw.
- a heat transfer gas such as He gas from a heat transfer gas supply mechanism (not shown) is supplied between the upper surface of the electrostatic chuck 18 and the back surface of the semiconductor wafer W via the gas supply line 34.
- the susceptor 16 includes a first high-frequency power source 36 for plasma generation, a second high-frequency power source 38 for ion attraction, and a third high-frequency power source 40 for ion attraction, respectively. 46 and a common high-frequency power supply conductor (for example, a power supply rod) 45.
- the matching units 42, 44, and 46 function to match the plasma-side load impedance generated in the chamber 10 with the impedances of the high-frequency power sources 36, 38, and 40, respectively.
- Each matching unit 42, 44, 46 includes a matching circuit including at least two controllable reactance elements, an actuator (for example, a motor) for controlling the reactance value (impedance position) of each reactance element, and the matching described above.
- the first high-frequency power source 36 is configured to output a first high-frequency RF 1 having a first RF frequency (usually 27 MHz to 300 MHz) suitable for high-frequency discharge, that is, plasma generation by capacitive coupling of processing gas, with a predetermined power.
- the second high frequency power supply 38 can output a second high frequency RF 2 having a higher second RF frequency (usually 6 MHz to 40 MHz) suitable for drawing plasma ions into the semiconductor wafer W on the susceptor 16 with a predetermined power. Is configured to do.
- the third high frequency power supply 40 can output a third high frequency RF 3 having a lower third RF frequency (usually 10 kHz to 6 MHz) suitable for drawing plasma ions into the semiconductor wafer W on the susceptor 16 with a predetermined power. Is configured to do.
- the upper electrode 48 is provided above the susceptor 16 so as to face the susceptor in parallel.
- the upper electrode 48 includes an electrode plate 50 made of a semiconductor material such as Si or SiC having a large number of gas ejection holes 50a, and a conductive material that detachably supports the electrode plate 50 such as aluminum whose surface is anodized. And an electrode support 52, which is attached to the upper portion of the chamber 10 via a ring-shaped insulator 54.
- a plasma generation space or a processing space PS is set between the upper electrode 48 and the susceptor 16.
- the ring-shaped insulator 54 is made of alumina (Al 2 O 3 ), for example, and hermetically closes the gap between the outer peripheral surface of the upper electrode 48 and the side wall of the chamber 10.
- the upper electrode 48 is physically ungrounded. I support it.
- the electrode support 52 has a gas buffer chamber 56 therein, and a plurality of gas vent holes 52a communicating from the gas buffer chamber 56 to the gas ejection holes 50a of the electrode plate 50 on the lower surface thereof.
- a processing gas supply source 60 is connected to the gas buffer chamber 56 via a gas supply pipe 58, and a mass flow controller (MFC) 62 and an opening / closing valve 64 are provided in the gas supply pipe 58.
- MFC mass flow controller
- the upper electrode 48 also serves as a shower head for supplying the processing gas to the processing space PS.
- An annular space formed between the susceptor 16 and the susceptor support 14 and the side wall of the chamber 10 is an exhaust space, and an exhaust port 66 of the chamber 10 is provided at the bottom of the exhaust space.
- An exhaust device 70 is connected to the exhaust port 66 through an exhaust pipe 68.
- the exhaust device 70 includes a vacuum pump such as a turbo molecular pump, and can depressurize the interior of the chamber 10, particularly the processing space PS, to a desired degree of vacuum.
- a gate valve 74 for opening and closing the loading / unloading port 72 for the semiconductor wafer W is attached to the side wall of the chamber 10.
- One terminal that is, an output terminal of a DC power source 76 installed outside the chamber 10 is electrically connected to the upper electrode 48 via a switch 78 and a DC power supply line 80.
- the DC power source 76 is configured to output a DC voltage V DC of, for example, ⁇ 2000 to + 1000V.
- the other terminal of the DC power source 76 is grounded.
- the polarity and absolute value of the output (voltage, current) of the DC power supply 76 and ON / OFF switching of the switch 78 are controlled by the DC controller 84 under the instruction from the main control unit 82 described later.
- Filter circuit 86 provided in the middle of the DC power supply line 80, while applied to the upper electrode 48 a DC voltage V DC from the DC power source 76 a through the DC power supply through the processing space PS and the upper electrode 48 from the susceptor 16
- the configuration is such that the high-frequency wave that has entered the line 80 flows to the ground line and does not flow to the DC power source 76 side.
- a DC grounding component (not shown) made of a conductive material such as Si or SiC is attached to an appropriate portion facing the processing space PS in the chamber 10. This DC grounding component is always grounded via a grounding line (not shown).
- first, second, and third high-frequency powers RF 1 , RF 2 , RF 3 are supplied from the first, second, and third high-frequency power sources 36, 38, 40 to the susceptor 16 in the chamber 10.
- First, second, and third RF power monitors 94, 96, and 98 are provided on first, second, and third high-frequency power supply lines (high-frequency transmission lines) 88, 90, and 92, respectively, for transmitting.
- the RF power monitors 94, 96, 98 are provided on the high-frequency power supply lines 88, 90, 92 between the high-frequency power sources 36, 38, 40 and the matching units 42, 44, 46, respectively.
- the RF power monitors 94, 96, and 98 are separated from the high-frequency power sources 36, 38, and 40, respectively, in order to facilitate understanding of the functions.
- RF power monitors 94, 96, 98 are often provided in units (high frequency power supply units) common to the high frequency power supplies 36, 38, 40, respectively.
- the first RF power monitor 94 includes high-frequency (traveling wave) power RF 88 ⁇ P t propagating on the first high-frequency power supply line 88 from the first high-frequency power source 36 toward the load side, and the first high-frequency power source 36 from the load side.
- the power RF 88 ⁇ P r of high frequency (reflected wave) propagating toward is monitored simultaneously.
- the load of the first high frequency power source 36 includes the plasma in the chamber 10 and the impedance of the matching circuit in the first matching unit 42.
- the second RF power monitor 96 includes a high frequency (traveling wave) power RF 90 ⁇ P t propagating on the second high frequency power supply line 90 from the second high frequency power supply 38 toward the load side, and the second high frequency power supply 38 from the load side.
- the high frequency (reflected wave) power RF 90 ⁇ P r propagating toward The load of the second high frequency power supply 38 includes the plasma in the chamber 10 and the impedance of the matching circuit in the second matching unit 44.
- the third RF power monitor 98 includes a high-frequency (traveling wave) power RF 92 ⁇ P t propagating on the third high-frequency power supply line 92 from the third high-frequency power source 40 toward the load side, and the third high-frequency power source 40 from the load side.
- the high-frequency (reflected wave) power RF 92 ⁇ P r propagating toward the head is simultaneously monitored.
- the load of the third high frequency power supply 40 includes the plasma in the chamber 10 and the impedance of the matching circuit in the third matching unit 46.
- the main control unit 82 includes one or a plurality of microcomputers. Each unit in the plasma etching apparatus, for example, an electrostatic chuck switch 24, high frequency power sources 36, 38, 40, matching units 42, 44, 46, processing gas. The operation of the supply unit (60, 62, 64), the exhaust device 70, the DC controller for DC bias 84, the chiller unit, the heat transfer gas supply unit, and the like are controlled.
- the main control unit 82 has an operation panel 85 for a man-machine interface including an input device such as a keyboard and a display device such as a liquid crystal display, and an external device that stores or accumulates various data such as various programs, recipes, and setting values. A storage device (not shown) is also connected.
- the main control unit 82 in this embodiment is also connected to the RF power monitors 94, 96, 98, and based on the monitor information sent from these power monitors 94, 96, 98, three high frequency systems are provided.
- the power supplies 36, 38, and 40 and the matching units 42, 44, and 46 are comprehensively controlled.
- the main control unit 82 is shown as one control unit, but a plurality of control units may share the functions of the main control unit 82 in parallel or hierarchically.
- a predetermined processing gas that is, an etching gas (generally a mixed gas) is introduced into the chamber 10 from the processing gas supply source 60 at a predetermined flow rate and flow rate ratio, and the pressure in the chamber 10 is set to a set value by vacuum evacuation by the exhaust device 70.
- an etching gas generally a mixed gas
- a first high frequency RF 1 (27 MHz to 300 MHz) for plasma generation from the first high frequency power source 36
- a second high frequency RF 2 (6 MHz to 40 MHz) for ion attraction from the second and third high frequency power sources 38 and 40
- a second one Three high frequency RF 3 (10 kHz to 6 MHz) are respectively applied to the susceptor (lower electrode) 16 with a predetermined power.
- the switch 24 is turned on, and the heat transfer gas (He gas) is confined in the contact interface between the electrostatic chuck 18 and the semiconductor wafer W by the electrostatic adsorption force.
- the switch 78 is turned on to apply a predetermined DC voltage V DC from the DC power source 76 to the upper electrode 48.
- the etching gas discharged from the shower head (upper electrode) 48 is turned into plasma by high-frequency discharge between the electrodes 16 and 48, and the film on the main surface of the semiconductor wafer W is etched by radicals and ions contained in the plasma.
- RF 2 (6 MHz to 40 MHz) and RF 3 (10 kHz to 6 MHz) suitable for drawing ions from the plasma into the semiconductor wafer W are applied to the susceptor 16 in a superimposed manner.
- It has a hardware configuration (38, 40, 44, 45, 46), and the main controller 82 controls the total power and power ratio of both high-frequency RF 2 and RF 3 according to the specifications, conditions or recipe of the etching process.
- the energy distribution (IED) of ions incident on the surface of the semiconductor wafer W on the susceptor 12 the energy bandwidth, the distribution shape, and the total amount of incident energy can be controlled in various ways. .
- IED energy distribution
- the maximum value (maximum energy) of ion energy is fixed and the minimum value (minimum energy) is arbitrarily adjusted within a certain range, and conversely, the minimum energy is fixed.
- the maximum energy can be arbitrarily adjusted within a certain range
- the energy band width can be arbitrarily controlled within a certain range while the average energy value or center value is fixed, or the number of ion distributions in the intermediate energy region can be controlled. It is possible to adjust.
- the number of high-frequency types (frequency) supplied to the plasma in the chamber 10 that is a non-linear load is increased from two types (two-frequency application method) to three in the three-frequency application method of this embodiment.
- the non-linear harmonic distortion generated in the plasma is remarkably increased.
- the reflected wave propagating from the plasma in the chamber 10 toward the high frequency power sources 36, 38, 40 includes a large number of spectra.
- a different frequency reflected wave having a frequency very close to the fundamental wave reflected wave is also included.
- the frequency of the first high frequency RF 1 for plasma generation is selected to be 40.68 MHz
- the frequencies of the second high frequency RF 2 and the third high frequency RF 3 for ion attraction are 12.88 MHz and 3 respectively.
- 2 MHz is selected.
- the spectral distribution of the reflected wave returning from the plasma in the chamber 10 to the first high-frequency power source 36 through the first high-frequency power supply line 88 is schematically as shown in FIG. That is, many different frequency reflected waves are distributed around the fundamental reflected wave (40.68 MHz), and the total reflected wave power is also increased. Further, it is characteristic that the different frequency reflected wave is close to the fundamental reflected wave (40.68 MHz) with respect to the frequency. In particular, the difference (offset) between the fundamental reflected wave (40.68 MHz) and the adjacent different frequency reflected waves (40.60 MHz, 40.76 MHz) is only 0.08 MHz, that is, 80 kHz.
- the spectral distribution of the reflected wave returning from the plasma in the chamber 10 through the second high-frequency power supply line 90 to the second high-frequency power source 38 is the same as described above. That is, many different frequency reflected waves are distributed around the fundamental reflected wave (12.88 MHz), and the total reflected wave power is high. Many different frequency reflected waves are generated very close to the fundamental reflected wave. In particular, the difference (offset) between the fundamental reflected wave (12.88 MHz) and the adjacent different frequency reflected waves (12.80 MHz, 12.96 MHz) is only 0.08 MHz, that is, 80 kHz.
- the reflected wave returning from the plasma in the chamber 10 through the third high-frequency power supply line 92 to the third high-frequency power source 40 it is offset by only 80 kHz from the fundamental wave reflected wave (3.2 MHz).
- Many different frequency reflected waves are distributed including the different frequency reflected waves (3.12 MHz, 3.28 MHz) adjacent to each other, and the total reflected wave power is high.
- the inventor uses the spectrum analyzer to match the first, second, and third high-frequency power supply lines 88, 90, 92 when the first, second, and third matching units 42, 44, 46 are matched.
- the component of the reflected wave (reflected wave spectrum) was measured, reflected wave spectrum distributions as shown in FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C were observed.
- the second high-frequency power supply line 90 there are many different-frequency reflected waves around the fundamental reflected wave (12.88 MHz) even if matching is achieved by the second matching unit 44. .
- the third high-frequency power supply line 92 on the third high-frequency power supply line 92, a number of different-frequency reflected waves around the fundamental reflected wave (3.2 MHz) even if the matching is achieved by the third matching unit 46. Exists. In particular, the power of the different frequency reflected wave is higher as it is closer to the fundamental wave (3.2 MHz), and the power of the adjacent different frequency reflected waves (3.12 MHz, 3.28 MHz) is prominently higher.
- the reflected wave from the plasma includes not only the fundamental reflected wave but also many different frequency reflected waves around it on the frequency axis, and there is a different frequency reflected wave having a frequency very close to the fundamental reflected wave. Then, it becomes difficult to monitor the reflected wave and control the RF output for the reflected wave. In particular, it becomes very difficult to monitor the fundamental wave reflected wave power for determining whether or not matching is achieved. In addition, it is very difficult to achieve both the rapid adjustment of the RF output of each high-frequency power supply with respect to the excessive total reflected wave power and the stable maintenance of the plasma process being executed.
- the second high-frequency RF 3 (3.2 MHz) is used.
- the spectrum distribution of the reflected wave returned to the high frequency power supply 36 is schematically shown in FIG. That is, there are six different frequency reflected waves near the fundamental reflected wave (40.68 MHz): 27.80 MHz, 29.84 MHz, 38.64 MHz, 42.72 MHz, 51.52 MHz, and 53.56 MHz. .
- FIG. 6A shows the configuration of the first RF power monitor 94.
- the RF power monitor 94 includes a directional coupler 100A inserted on the first high-frequency power supply line 88, a traveling wave power monitor unit 102A, and a reflected wave power monitor unit 104A.
- the directional coupler 100A is applied to the RF power (traveling wave) RF 88 ⁇ P t propagating in the forward direction on the first high-frequency feed line 88 and the RF power (reflected wave) RF 88 ⁇ P r propagating in the opposite direction, respectively.
- Corresponding signals are extracted as traveling wave power detection signal RF 88 [P t ] and reflected wave power detection signal RF 88 [P r ].
- the traveling wave power detection signal RF 88 [P t ] extracted from the directional coupler 100A is input to the traveling wave power monitoring unit 102A.
- the traveling wave power monitoring unit 102A is based on the traveling wave power detection signal RF 88 [P t ] input from the directional coupler 100A, and the fundamental traveling wave (40 .68 MHz) power RF 1 ⁇ SP t is generated, and this signal, that is, the fundamental wave traveling wave power measurement value signal RF 1 [SP t ] is supplied to the power control unit 106 A of the first high frequency power supply 36.
- the first high frequency power supply 36 oscillates and outputs a sine wave of the first RF frequency (40.68 MHz), and can control the power of the sine wave output from the high frequency oscillator 108A and amplifies it with the gain. And a power amplifier 110A.
- the power control unit 106A so as to maintain the first high frequency RF 1 power setpoint, the fundamental wave progressive wave power measurement signal RF 1 from the traveling wave power monitor unit 102A [SP t ], Power feedback control is applied to the power amplifier 110A.
- the power supply control unit 106A emergencyly controls the output of the power amplifier 110A according to the control signal CS 1 from the main control unit 82 when the total reflected wave power RF 88 ⁇ TP r described later is excessive. It is designed to perform (normally lower) control.
- the reflected wave power detection signal RF 88 [P r ] extracted from the directional coupler 100A is input to the reflected wave power monitor unit 104A.
- the reflected wave power monitoring unit 104A has a fundamental reflected wave power measurement circuit 112A and a total reflected wave power measurement circuit 114A.
- the fundamental reflected wave power measurement circuit 112A includes a mixer 116A, a local oscillator 118A, a low-pass filter (LPF) 120A, and a low-frequency detector 122A, and a reflected wave power detection signal RF 88 [input from the directional coupler 100A [ P r ], a signal representing the power RF 1 ⁇ SP r of the fundamental reflected wave (40.68 MHz) included in the reflected wave returning from the plasma in the chamber 10 to the first high frequency power supply 36, that is, reflected fundamental wave.
- a wave power measurement value signal RF 1 [SP r ] is generated.
- the local oscillator 118A has a frequency (40.60 MHz, 409) Closest to the frequency of the first high-frequency RF 1 (40.68 MHz) among the different frequency reflected waves on the first high-frequency feed line 88.
- a first local oscillation signal LS 1 having a first neighboring frequency f 1 closer to (76 MHz) is generated.
- the mixer 116A mixes the reflected wave power measurement value signal RF 88 [P r ] from the directional coupler 100A and the first local oscillation signal LS 1 from the local oscillator 118A.
- the synthesized signal having the lowest and extremely low frequency is the difference (40.68 MHz ⁇ f 1 ) between the frequency of the fundamental reflected wave (40.68 MHz) and the frequency f 1 of the first local oscillation signal LS 1.
- the first intermediate frequency signal MS 1 having a frequency (first intermediate frequency) ⁇ f 1 corresponding to (f 1 ⁇ 40.68 MHz).
- the frequency (first neighborhood frequency) f 1 of the first local oscillation signal LS 1 is the highest among the first RF frequency (40.68 MHz) and the different frequency reflected wave on the first high-frequency feed line 88.
- the offset amount of the first neighboring frequency with respect to the first RF frequency is set to 1/3 or less (more preferably 1/4 or less) of the difference (80 kHz) between the first RF frequency and the different frequency reflected wave frequency closest thereto. is given, the first frequency of the intermediate frequency signals MS 1 obtained in the mixer 116A significantly lower than the frequency of any other synthetic signals, in order to facilitate discrimination by the next stage LPF120A.
- the offset amount is set to 1/8 or more (more preferably 1/6 or more) of the difference (80 kHz), and the fundamental reflected wave power measurement value signal with respect to the power RF 1 ⁇ SP r of the fundamental reflected wave This is for ensuring a sufficient response speed of RF 1 [SP r ]. From this requirement, 40.665 MHz (or 40.695 MHz) that is offset by 15 kHz from the first RF frequency (40.68 MHz) is preferably selected as the first neighboring frequency f 1 .
- the mixer 116A outputs the first intermediate frequency signal MS 1 of 15 kHz and a number of other combined signals of 80 kHz or more.
- the LPF 120A is designed as a low-pass filter having a cutoff frequency between 15 kHz and 80 kHz, and discriminates and selectively passes only the first intermediate frequency signal MS 1 .
- FIG. 7A shows an enlarged filter frequency characteristic of the embodiment.
- the filter frequency characteristics of the embodiment only the frequency of the fundamental wave reflected wave (40.68 MHz) is passed, and the frequency of the different frequency reflected wave (40.60 MHz, 40.76 MHz) offset by 80 kHz therefrom is ensured. Can be blocked.
- the filter frequency characteristic of the comparative example not only the frequency of the fundamental reflected wave (40.68 MHz) is passed, but also the frequencies of the different frequency reflected waves (40.60 MHz, 40.76 MHz) adjacent thereto. The fundamental reflected waves cannot be discriminated because they pass through together.
- the first intermediate frequency signal MS 1 output from the LPF 120A carries an envelope waveform of the fundamental reflected wave power RF 1 ⁇ SP r .
- the low frequency detector 122A detects the first intermediate frequency signal MS 1 input from the LPF 120A, extracts the envelope waveform of the fundamental reflected power RF 1 ⁇ SP r , and obtains the fundamental reflected wave of analog DC (direct current).
- the power measurement value signal RF 1 [SP r ] is output.
- the reflected wave on the first high-frequency power supply line 88 includes not only the fundamental reflected wave (40.68 MHz) but also a different frequency reflected wave (40.60 MHz, 40.76 MHz) having a very close frequency.
- the fundamental reflected wave power RF 1 ⁇ SP r can be accurately monitored by clearly distinguishing the fundamental reflected wave (40.68 MHz) by the fundamental reflected wave power measurement circuit 112A.
- the total reflected wave power measurement circuit 114A is composed of, for example, a diode detection type RF power meter, and is based on the reflected wave power detection signal RF 88 [P r ] input from the directional coupler 100A.
- a total reflected wave power measurement value signal RF 88 [TP r ] representing the total power RF 88 ⁇ TP r of all reflected wave spectra included in the reflected wave returned from the plasma to the first high frequency power supply 36 is generated.
- the second high-frequency RF 2 (12.88 MHz) and the third high-frequency RF 3 (3.2 MHz) are provided on the first high-frequency power supply line 88 via the susceptor 16 and the power supply rod 45 on the output side of the first matching unit 42.
- a high-pass filter (HPF) 124A is provided for preventing (blocking) from entering. Therefore, the reflected wave in the band that passes through the HPF 124A in the reverse direction among the reflected waves (fundamental wave reflected wave, nonlinear harmonic distortion, etc.) generated by the plasma in the chamber 10 passes through the directional coupler 100A. Input (detected) to the power measurement circuit 112A and the total reflected wave power measurement circuit 114A.
- [TP r ] is given to the main controller 82 as a first reflected wave power measurement value signal from the first RF power monitor 94.
- FIGS. 6B and 6C show the configurations of the second and third RF power monitors 96 and 98, respectively. These RF power monitors 96 and 98 also have the same configuration as that of the first RF power monitor 94 described above, except that the frequency of the high frequency to be handled and the frequency of the reflected wave (fundamental wave reflected wave, different frequency reflected wave) are different. The same effect is exhibited.
- the fundamental reflected wave power measurement circuit 112B includes a mixer 116B, a local oscillator 118B, a low-pass filter (LPF) 120B, and a low-frequency detector 122B, and is disposed on the second high-frequency power supply line 90.
- the fundamental wave reflected wave (12) included in the reflected wave returning from the plasma in the chamber 10 to the second high frequency power supply 38 is obtained.
- generating a signal i.e. the fundamental wave reflection wave power measurement signal RF 2 [SP r] representing the power RF 2 ⁇ SP r of .88MHz).
- the frequency (second neighboring frequency) f 2 of the second local oscillation signal LS 2 given to the mixer 116 B from the local oscillator 118 B is different from the second RF frequency (12.88 MHz) on the second high-frequency feed line 90.
- the second RF frequency (only 1/8 to 1/3 (preferably 1/6 to 1/4) of the difference (80 kHz) from the frequency (12.80 MHz, 12.96 MHz) closest to the frequency reflected wave is obtained. 12.88 MHz) is selected.
- 12.865 MHz (or 12.895 MHz) offset by 15 kHz from the second RF frequency (12.88 MHz) is preferably selected as the second neighboring frequency f 2 .
- the total reflected wave power measurement circuit 114B is a reflection that returns from the plasma in the chamber 10 to the second high frequency power supply 38 based on the reflected wave power detection signal RF 90 [P r ] input from the directional coupler 100B.
- a total reflected wave power measurement value signal RF 90 [TP r ] representing the total power RF 90 ⁇ TP r of all reflected wave spectra included in the wave is generated.
- Fundamental frequency reflection wave power measurement signal RF 2 respectively outputted from the fundamental frequency reflection wave power measurement circuit 112B and the total reflection wave power measuring circuit 114B as described above [SP r] and the total reflection wave power measurement signal RF 90 [TP r ] is given to the main controller 82 as a second reflected wave power measurement value signal from the second RF power monitor 96.
- the fundamental wave reflected wave power measurement circuit 112C includes a mixer 116C, a local oscillator 118C, a low-pass filter (LPF) 120C, and a low-frequency detector 122C, and is disposed on the third high-frequency feed line 92.
- the fundamental wave reflected wave (3.2 MHz) included in the reflected wave returned from the plasma in the chamber 10 to the third high frequency power supply 40. signal, i.e. the fundamental wave reflection wave power measurement signal RF 2 representing a power RF 2 ⁇ SP r) of generating the [SP r].
- the third RF frequency (by 1/8 to 1/3 (more preferably, 1/6 to 1/4) of the difference (80 kHz) from the frequency (3.12 MHz, 3.28 MHz) closest to the reflected frequency wave (80 kHz). 3.12 MHz) is selected as the offset value.
- 3.185 MHz (or 3.215 MHz) that is offset by 15 kHz from the third RF frequency (3.2 MHz) is preferably selected as the third neighboring frequency f 3 .
- the total reflected wave power measurement circuit 114 ⁇ / b> C is a reflection that returns from the plasma in the chamber 10 to the third high-frequency power source 40 based on the reflected wave power detection signal RF 92 [P r ] input from the directional coupler 100 ⁇ / b> C.
- a total reflected wave power measurement value signal RF 92 [TP r ] representing the total power RF 92 ⁇ TP r of all reflected wave spectra included in the wave is generated.
- [TP r ] is given to the main controller 82 as a third reflected wave power measurement value signal from the third RF power monitor 98.
- the main controller 82 the first reflection wave power measurement signal from the 1RF power monitor 94 (fundamental frequency reflection wave power measurement signal RF 1 [SP r] and the total reflection wave power measurement signal RF 88 [TP r ]) from the second RF power monitor 96, the second reflected wave power measurement value signal (fundamental reflected wave power measurement value signal RF 2 [SP r ] and total reflected wave power measurement value signal RF 90 [TP r]. ))
- the third RF power monitor 98 and the third reflected wave power measurement value signal (fundamental reflected wave power measurement signal RF 3 [SP r ] and total reflected wave power measurement signal RF 92 [TP r ]) Receive.
- the main control unit 82 Based on the input fundamental wave reflected wave power measurement value signals RF 1 [SP r ], RF 2 [SP r ], RF 3 [SP r ], the main control unit 82 displays three RF signals on the display of the operation panel 85.
- the measured values of the reflected fundamental wave powers RF 1 ⁇ SP r , RF 2 ⁇ SP r , RF 3 ⁇ SP r in the feeding system are displayed on the monitor, and each measured value is compared with a predetermined monitored value to match each matching unit 42. , 44 and 46 are determined, and an interlock is applied depending on the determination result.
- the RF feeding system is substantially matched. Is determined. However, when any of the fundamental reflected wave power measurement values exceeds or exceeds the monitored value, it is determined that the RF power feeding system is not matched. In this case, the main control unit 82 is not matched by referring to other monitor information, that is, the fundamental reflected wave power measurement value of another RF power feeding system and the total reflected wave power measurement value of all RF power feeding systems. The situation or its cause can be grasped accurately.
- the main control unit 82 determines that the current non-matching state is the second matching. It can be determined (conclusive) that the cause is that the matching operation of the device 44 is not functioning normally. In this case, if the second matching unit 44 has a routine for inspecting or normalizing the matching operation, the main control unit 82 sends a command for instructing the controller in the second matching unit 44 to execute the routine. You can send it.
- the second matching unit 44 has failed or runaway You may judge. In this case, a message to that effect may be displayed on the display of the operation panel 85, and an interlock may be applied together.
- monitor information especially the measured value of the second total reflected wave power RF 90 ⁇ TP r or the measured values of the first and third fundamental reflected wave powers RF 1 ⁇ SP r and RF 3 ⁇ SP r .
- the monitored value is exceeded, it can be determined that some abnormal situation in which it is difficult to match the plasma with the processing space PS in the chamber 10 or other RF power supply system has occurred.
- the main control unit 82 does not immediately determine that the second matching unit 44 is defective and immediately interlocks it, but refers to, for example, plasma emission monitoring information from an optical sensor or all RF
- the cause of abnormality of the plasma may be ascertained by checking the system and / or the gas system, and the status report may be performed through the display of the operation panel 85.
- any fundamental wave reflected wave power measurement value exceeds the monitored value it is certain that the RF power feeding system is not matched, but simply a matching device in the RF power feeding system.
- the main control unit 82 refers to other monitor information (the fundamental reflected wave power measurement value of the RF power feeding system and the total reflected wave power measurement value of all the RF power feeding systems).
- the main control unit 82 also measures the total reflected wave power measured value signals RF 88 [TP r ], RF 90 [TP r ], RF 92 [received from the first, second, and third RF power monitors 94, 96, 98. Based on TP r ], whether or not the total reflected wave power RF 88 ⁇ TP r , RF 90 ⁇ TP r , RF 92 ⁇ TP r of the reflected wave on the high-frequency power supply lines 88, 90 and 92 exceeds the monitored value Can be monitored.
- the measured value of the second total reflected wave power RF 90 ⁇ TP r exceeds the monitored value.
- the main control unit 82 controls the control signal.
- the output of the power amplifier 110B (that is, the power of the second high frequency RF 2 ) is lowered by the CS 2 through the power control unit 106B.
- the power of the second high-frequency RF 2 is not unnecessarily or extremely lowered, but other monitor information (particularly the measured value of the second fundamental wave reflected power RF 2 ⁇ SP r or the first and third total waves).
- the minimum reduction width is controlled.
- the energy of ions drawn from the plasma to the semiconductor wafer W can be stabilized. It is also possible to keep it.
- TP r ] can be directly output and sent to the power control units 106A, 106B, and 106C of the first, second, and third high-frequency power sources 36, 38, and 40, respectively.
- the power control units 106A, 106B, and 106C of the high-frequency power sources 36, 38, and 40 individually measure the total reflected wave power measurement value signals RF 88 [TP] from the RF power monitors 94, 96, and 98, respectively.
- RF 90 [TP r ], RF 92 [TP r ] RF output control is performed to protect the high frequency power supply from excessive total reflected wave power.
- the main control unit 82 has a function of determining a different frequency reflected wave included in a reflected wave generated in each RF power feeding system by calculation. That is, when the values A, B, and C of the first high frequency RF 1 , the second high frequency RF 2, and the third high frequency RF 3 are input from the operation panel 85 (first, second, and third RF frequencies).
- the microcomputer constituting the main control unit 82 calculates the following equation (1) to obtain the frequency of the different frequency reflected wave that can be generated when three frequencies are applied. ⁇ A [MHz] ⁇ m ⁇ B [MHz] ⁇ n ⁇ C [MHz] ⁇ l (1)
- m is a high-order coefficient of A (m-th harmonic)
- n is a high-order coefficient of B (n-th harmonic)
- l is a high-order coefficient of C (l-th harmonic).
- m, n, and l are sufficient when considering the first to fifth order coefficients.
- the main control unit 82 stores the calculation result (list of different frequency reflected waves) of the formula (1) in the storage device and displays it on the display of the operation panel 85.
- the calculation results contribute to the design of the fundamental reflected wave power measurement circuits 112A, 112B, and 112C of the RF power monitors 94, 96, and 98.
- the value of the local oscillation frequency f 1, f 2, f 3 are determined, LPF120A, 120B, cut 120C
- the off frequency is also determined.
- the calculation function of the main control unit 82 is Shows great effect.
- the high frequency power supply 36 is configured so that the frequency of the first high frequency RF 1 for plasma generation can be controlled
- the local oscillator 118A of the RF power monitor 94 is configured by a controllable frequency oscillator, and the main control unit 82 is configured. Under this control, the frequency of the first local oscillation signal LS 1 can be controlled.
- the main control unit 82 controls the frequency of the first high-frequency RF 1 through the power supply control unit 106A of the high-frequency power supply 36, and at the same time, sets the frequency of the related (particularly closest) different frequency reflected wave to the above formula (1).
- the frequency (first intermediate frequency) ⁇ f 1 of the first intermediate frequency MS 1 output from the mixer 116A is maintained at a constant value (for example, 15 kHz).
- the frequency can be controlled.
- the case of controlling the frequency of the second high-frequency RF 2 or the third high-frequency RF 3 for ion attraction can be handled in the same manner as described above. [Other Embodiments or Modifications]
- the first high frequency RF 1 for plasma generation to be outputted from the first high frequency power source 36 is applied to the susceptor (lower electrode) 16.
- the first high frequency power source 36 and the first matching unit 42 are electrically connected to the upper electrode 48, and the first high frequency RF 1 for plasma generation is connected to the first high frequency power supply line. It may be applied to the upper electrode 48 via 88.
- the present invention is not limited to a plasma etching apparatus, but can be applied to other plasma processing apparatuses such as plasma CVD, plasma oxidation, plasma nitridation, and sputtering.
- the substrate to be processed in the present invention is not limited to a semiconductor wafer, and various substrates for flat panel displays, photomasks, CD substrates, printed substrates, and the like are also possible.
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[装置全体の構成及び作用]
[RFパワーモニタの構成及び作用]
[主制御部の機能]
±A[MHz]×m±B[MHz]×n±C[MHz]×l ・・(1)
[他の実施形態または変形例]
16 サセプタ(下部電極)
36 第1高周波電源
38 第2高周波電源
40 第3高周波電源
42 第1整合器
44 第2整合器
46 第3整合器
48 上部電極
60 処理ガス供給源
70 排気装置
82 主制御部
88 第1高周波給電ライン
90 第2高周波給電ライン
92 第3高周波給電ライン
94 第1RFパワーモニタ
96 第2RFパワーモニタ
98 第3RFパワーモニタ
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- 被処理基板を出し入れ可能に収容する真空排気可能な処理容器と、
前記処理容器内で前記基板を載置して保持する第1の電極と、
前記処理容器内で前記第1の電極と対向して配置される第2の電極と、
前記処理容器内に所望の処理ガスを供給する処理ガス供給部と、
第1の周波数を有する第1の高周波を出力する第1の高周波電源と、
前記第1の高周波電源からの前記第1の高周波を前記第1の電極もしくは前記第2の電極に伝送する第1の高周波給電ラインと、
前記第1の高周波給電ライン上を前記第1の電極もしくは前記第2の電極から前記第1の高周波電源に向かって逆方向に伝搬する反射波のパワーを測定する第1の反射波パワー測定部と、
前記第1の周波数よりも低い第2の周波数を有する第2の高周波を出力する第2の高周波電源と、
前記第2の高周波電源からの前記第2の高周波を前記第1の電極まで伝送する第2の高周波給電ラインと、
前記第2の高周波給電ライン上を前記第1の電極から前記第2の高周波電源に向かって逆方向に伝搬する反射波のパワーを測定する第2の反射波パワー測定部と、
前記プラズマから前記第1の電極上の前記基板にイオンを引き込むための前記第2の周波数よりも低い第3の周波数を有する第3の高周波を出力する第3の高周波電源と、
前記第3の高周波電源からの前記第3の高周波を前記第1の電極まで伝送する第3の高周波給電ラインと、
前記第3の高周波給電ライン上を前記第1の電極から前記第3の高周波電源に向かって逆方向に伝搬する反射波のパワーを測定する第3の反射波パワー測定部と、
前記第1、第2および第3の反射波パワー測定部よりそれぞれ得られる第1、第2および第3の反射波パワー測定値信号に基づいて前記第1、第2および第3の高周波電源の各々を制御する制御部と
を有するプラズマ処理装置。 - 被処理基板を出し入れ可能に収容する真空排気可能な処理容器と、
前記処理容器内で前記基板を載置して保持する第1の電極と、
前記処理容器内で前記第1の電極と対向して配置される第2の電極と、
前記処理容器内に所望の処理ガスを供給する処理ガス供給部と、
第1の周波数を有する第1の高周波を出力する第1の高周波電源と、
前記第1の高周波電源からの前記第1の高周波を前記第1の電極もしくは前記第2の電極に伝送する第1の高周波給電ラインと、
前記プラズマ側の負荷インピーダンスを前記第1の高周波電源側のインピーダンスに整合させるために前記第1の高周波給電ライン上に設けられる第1の整合器と、
前記第1の高周波給電ライン上を前記第1の電極もしくは前記第2の電極から前記第1の高周波電源に向かって逆方向に伝搬する反射波のパワーを測定する第1の反射波パワー測定部と、
前記第1の周波数よりも低い第2の周波数を有する第2の高周波を出力する第2の高周波電源と、
前記第2の高周波電源からの前記第2の高周波を前記第1の電極まで伝送する第2の高周波給電ラインと、
前記プラズマ側の負荷インピーダンスを前記第2の高周波電源側のインピーダンスに整合させるために前記第2の高周波給電ライン上に設けられる第2の整合器と、
前記第2の高周波給電ライン上を前記第1の電極から前記第2の高周波電源に向かって逆方向に伝搬する反射波のパワーを測定する第2の反射波パワー測定部と、
前記プラズマから前記第1の電極上の前記基板にイオンを引き込むための前記第2の周波数よりも低い第3の周波数を有する第3の高周波を出力する第3の高周波電源と、
前記第3の高周波電源からの前記第3の高周波を前記第1の電極まで伝送する第3の高周波給電ラインと、
前記第3の高周波給電ライン上を前記第1の電極から前記第3の高周波電源に向かって逆方向に伝搬する反射波のパワーを測定する第3の反射波パワー測定部と、
前記プラズマ側の負荷インピーダンスを前記第2の高周波電源側のインピーダンスに整合させるために前記第3の高周波給電ライン上に設けられる第3の整合器と、
前記第1、第2および第3の反射波パワー測定部よりそれぞれ得られる第1、第2および第3の反射波パワー測定値信号に基づいて前記第1、第2および第3の整合器の各々を制御する制御部と
を有するプラズマ処理装置。 - 前記第1の反射波パワー測定部が、
前記第1の高周波給電ライン上の反射波を取り出す第1の方向性結合器と、
前記第1の周波数に対して前記第1の高周波給電ライン上の異周波反射波の中で最も近い周波数よりさらに近い第1の近傍周波数を有する第1の局部発振信号を発生する第1の局部発振器と、
前記第1の方向性結合器より取り出された反射波の信号と前記第1の局部発振信号とを混合する第1の混合器と、
前記第1の混合器より出力される信号のうち前記第1の周波数と前記第1の近傍周波数との差に相当する第1の中間周波数を有する第1の中間周波信号を選択的に通過させる第1のローパス・フィルタと、
前記第1のローパス・フィルタによって取り出された前記第1の中間周波信号を検波して、前記第1の反射波パワー測定値信号の一部を成す第1の基本反射波パワー測定値信号を出力する第1の検波器と
を有する、請求項1または請求項2に記載のプラズマ処理装置。 - 前記第1の近傍周波数は、前記第1の周波数と前記第1の高周波給電ライン上の異周波反射波の中でそれに最も近い周波数との差の1/8~1/3だけ前記第1の周波数からオフセットしている、請求項3に記載のプラズマ処理装置。
- 前記第1の周波数に最も近い前記第1の高周波給電ライン上の異周波反射波の周波数は、次の式(1)を演算して決定される、請求項4に記載のプラズマ処理装置。
±A[MHz]×m±B[MHz]×n±C[MHz]×l ・・(1)
但し、Aは第1の周波数、mはAの高次係数(第m次高調波)、Bは第2の周波数、nはBの高次係数(第n次高調波)、Cは第3の周波数、lはCの高次係数(第l次高調波)である。 - 前記制御部が、前記式(1)を演算して、前記第1の周波数に最も近い前記異周波反射波の周波数を決定する、請求項5に記載のプラズマ処理装置。
- 前記第2の反射波パワー測定部が、
前記第2の高周波給電ライン上の反射波を取り出す第2の方向性結合器と、
前記第2の周波数に対して前記第2の高周波給電ライン上の異周波反射波の中で最も近い周波数よりさらに近い第2の近傍周波数を有する第2の局部発振信号を発生する第2の局部発振器と、
前記第2の方向性結合器より取り出された反射波の信号と前記第2の局部発振信号とを混合する第2の混合器と、
前記第2の混合器より出力される信号のうち前記第2の周波数と前記第2の近傍周波数との差に相当する第2の中間周波数を有する第2の中間周波信号を選択的に通過させる第2のローパス・フィルタと、
前記第2のローパス・フィルタによって取り出された前記第2の中間周波信号を検波して、前記第2の反射波パワー測定値信号の一部を成す第2の基本反射波パワー測定値信号を出力する第2の検波器と
を有する、請求項1または請求項2に記載のプラズマ処理装置。 - 前記第2の近傍周波数は、前記第2の周波数と前記第2の高周波給電ライン上の異周波反射波の中でそれに最も近い周波数との差の1/8~1/3だけ前記第2の周波数からオフセットしている、請求項7に記載のプラズマ処理装置。
- 前記第2の周波数に最も近い前記第2の高周波給電ライン上の異周波反射波の周波数は、次の式(2)を演算して決定される、請求項8に記載のプラズマ処理装置。
±A[MHz]×m±B[MHz]×n±C[MHz]×l ・・(2)
但し、Aは第1の周波数、mはAの高次係数(第m次高調波)、Bは第2の周波数、nはBの高次係数(第n次高調波)、Cは第3の周波数、lはCの高次係数(第l次高調波)である。 - 前記制御部が、前記式(2)を演算して、前記第1の周波数に最も近い前記異周波反射波の周波数を決定する、請求項9に記載のプラズマ処理装置。
- 前記第3の反射波パワー測定部が、
前記第3の高周波給電ライン上の反射波を取り出す第3の方向性結合器と、
前記第3の周波数に対して前記第3の高周波給電ライン上の異周波反射波の中で最も近い周波数よりさらに近い第3の近傍周波数を有する第3の局部発振信号を発生する第3の局部発振器と、
前記第3の方向性結合器より取り出された反射波の信号と前記第3の局部発振信号とを混合する第3の混合器と、
前記第3の混合器より出力される信号のうち前記第3の周波数と前記第3の近傍周波数との差に相当する第3の中間周波数を有する第3の中間周波信号を選択的に通過させる第3のローパス・フィルタと、
前記第3のローパス・フィルタによって取り出された前記第3の中間周波信号を検波して、前記第3の反射波パワー測定値信号の一部を成す第3の基本反射波パワー測定値信号を出力する第3の検波器と
を有する、請求項1または請求項2に記載のプラズマ処理装置。 - 前記第3の近傍周波数は、前記第3の周波数と前記第3の高周波給電ライン上の異周波反射波の中でそれに最も近い周波数との差の1/8~1/3だけ前記第2の周波数からオフセットしている、請求項11に記載のプラズマ処理装置。
- 前記第3の周波数に最も近い前記第3の高周波給電ライン上の異周波反射波の周波数は、次の式(3)を演算して決定される、請求項9に記載のプラズマ処理装置。
±A[MHz]×m±B[MHz]×n±C[MHz]×l ・・(3)
但し、Aは第1の周波数、mはAの高次係数(第m次高調波)、Bは第2の周波数、nはBの高次係数(第n次高調波)、Cは第3の周波数、lはCの高次係数(第l次高調波)である。 - 前記制御部が、前記式(3)を演算して、前記第1の周波数に最も近い前記異周波反射波の周波数を決定する、請求項13に記載のプラズマ処理装置。
- 前記第1の周波数Aは40.68MHzであり、前記第2の周波数Bは12.88MHzであり、前記第3の周波数Cは3.2MHzである、請求項5,9,13のいずれか一項記載のプラズマ処理装置。
- 前記第1の反射波パワー測定部が、前記第1の周波数を含む第1の周波数帯域内のトータルの反射波パワーを測定して、前記第1の反射波パワー測定値信号の一部を成す第1のトータル反射波パワー測定値信号を出力する第1のトータル反射波パワー測定回路を有し、
前記第2の反射波パワー測定部が、前記第2の周波数を含む第2の周波数帯域内のトータルの反射波パワーを測定して、前記第2の反射波パワー測定値信号の一部を成す第2のトータル反射波パワー測定値信号を出力する第2のトータル反射波パワー測定回路を有し、
前記第3の反射波パワー測定部が、前記第3の周波数を含む第3の周波数帯域内のトータルの反射波パワーを測定して、前記第3の反射波パワー測定値信号の一部を成す第3のトータル反射波パワー測定値信号を出力する第3のトータル反射波パワー測定回路を有する、
請求項1または請求項2に記載のプラズマ処理装置。
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