WO2015140858A1 - 成膜装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a film forming apparatus for forming a film on a substrate.
- acetylene C 2 H 2
- ethylene C 2 H 4
- CVD Chemical Vapor Deposition
- a carbon protective film formed by the CVD method is said to have a limit of 2 to 3 nm because of its characteristics. Therefore, as a technique capable of forming a thinner protective film instead of the CVD method, a film forming method using an arc discharge (vacuum arc film forming method: Vacuum Arc Deposition) is attracting attention (see Patent Documents 1 and 2). .
- the vacuum arc film-forming method has a low hydrogen content and can form a hard carbon protective film as compared with the CVD method, and thus there is a possibility that the film thickness can be reduced to about 1 nm.
- a cylindrical target is used, and a striker is brought into contact with the vicinity of the center of the upper surface of the target to generate arc discharge.
- the position where the striker on the upper surface of the target comes into contact is shaved and becomes a depression (arc spot). Accordingly, the unevenness of the target due to the arc spot is averaged by rotating the target and changing the contact position with the striker.
- the arc spot is preferably generated only in the central portion of the upper surface of the target.
- Patent Document 2 proposes a technique in which when the arc spot (dent) on the upper surface of the target becomes large to some extent, the upper surface of the target is flattened by grinding with a grinder or the like.
- cutting the upper surface of the target removes a portion that can be used as a target, which hinders the improvement of target utilization efficiency. Further, in the conventional technique, since the process of cutting the upper surface of the target needs to be incorporated during the film forming process, the throughput is lowered. Furthermore, there is a possibility that the shaving powder of the target enters a rotating device (driving unit) for rotating the target and causes a problem of the rotating device.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems of the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a film forming apparatus advantageous for improving the utilization efficiency of a target without cutting the target.
- a film forming apparatus for forming a film on a substrate, and generates an arc discharge with a rotating unit that rotates a target around a rotation axis.
- a control unit that controls rotation of the target by the rotating unit so as to change a facing position on the side surface of the target facing the striker.
- FIG. 5 is an AA arrow view of the source part shown in FIG. 4.
- FIG. 6 is a BB arrow view of the source part shown in FIG. 5. It is a figure which shows the structure of the system regarding control of operation
- FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining control of a position where arc discharge is generated in the film forming apparatus shown in FIG. 3.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining control of a position where arc discharge is generated in the film forming apparatus shown in FIG. 3.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining control of a position where arc discharge is generated in the film forming apparatus shown in FIG. 3.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining control of a position where arc discharge is generated in the film forming apparatus shown in FIG. 3.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining control of a position where arc discharge is generated in the film forming apparatus shown in FIG. 3.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view showing a configuration of a processing apparatus 100 as one aspect of the present invention.
- the processing apparatus 100 is a vacuum processing apparatus (film forming apparatus) that forms a film on a substrate used for a medium such as a hard disk.
- the processing apparatus 100 is configured as an inline apparatus.
- the in-line method is a method of processing a substrate while transporting the substrate through a plurality of connected chambers.
- a plurality of chambers 111 to 130 are connected endlessly to form a rectangular layout.
- Each of the chambers 111 to 130 is provided with an exhaust device, and the inside is evacuated by the exhaust device.
- adjacent chambers are connected via a gate valve.
- Each of the chambers 111 to 130 is provided with a transfer device that transfers the carrier 10 holding the substrate 1 via a gate valve.
- Such a transport apparatus has a transport path for transporting the carrier 10 in a vertical posture.
- substrate 1 is hold
- the substrate 1 is a disk-shaped member made of metal or glass having a hole (inner peripheral hole) in the center portion, and a magnetic layer, a protective film, and the like are formed on both the front and back surfaces.
- the chambers 111 to 130 include process chambers for performing various processes.
- the chamber 111 is a load lock chamber in which the process of attaching the substrate 1 to the carrier 10 is performed
- the chamber 116 is an unload lock chamber in which the process of removing the substrate 1 from the carrier 10 is performed. is there.
- the chambers 112, 113, 114, and 115 are chambers that include a direction changing device that changes the transport direction of the carrier 10 (substrate 1) by 90 degrees.
- the chamber 117 is an adhesion layer forming chamber for forming an adhesion layer on the substrate 1
- the chambers 118, 119, and 120 are soft magnetic layer formation chambers for forming a soft magnetic layer on the substrate 1 on which the adhesion layer is formed. is there.
- the chamber 121 is a seed layer forming chamber that forms a seed layer on the substrate 1 on which the soft magnetic layer is formed.
- the chambers 123 and 124 are intermediate layer forming chambers that form an intermediate layer on the substrate 1 on which the seed layer is formed. It is.
- the chambers 126 and 127 are magnetic film forming chambers for forming a magnetic film on the substrate 1 on which the intermediate layer is formed, and the chamber 129 is a protective film forming chamber for forming a protective film on the substrate 1 on which the magnetic film is formed. is there.
- the soft magnetic layer is formed on the substrate 1 while the leading carrier 10 sequentially moves to the chambers 118, 119 and 120 for forming the soft magnetic layer.
- the second carrier 10 moves to the chamber 117 for forming the adhesion layer, the adhesion layer is formed on the substrate 1, and the substrate 1 is attached to the third carrier 10 in the chamber 111.
- the substrate 1 is attached to the subsequent carrier 10 in the chamber 111.
- the leading carrier 10 holding the substrate 1 on which the soft magnetic layer is formed moves to the chamber 121 for forming the seed layer, and the seed layer is formed on the substrate 1. Then, the leading carrier 10 sequentially moves to chambers 123 and 124 for forming the intermediate layer, chambers 126 and 127 for forming the magnetic film, and chamber 129 for forming the protective film. In addition, an intermediate layer, a magnetic film, and a protective film are formed.
- FIG. 2A and 2B are schematic views showing the configuration of the carrier 10, where FIG. 2A is a front view of the carrier 10, and FIG. 2B is a side view of the carrier 10.
- the carrier 10 simultaneously holds the two substrates 1 and moves on the conveyance path in a vertical posture as described above.
- the carrier 10 includes a holder 401 made of an Ni alloy that holds the substrate 1, and a slider 402 that supports the holder 401 and moves on the conveyance path.
- the carrier 10 holds the outer peripheral portion of the substrate 1 with a plurality of elastic members (plate springs) 403 provided on the holder 401, so that the carrier 10 faces the target without blocking the front surface and the back surface (film formation surface) of the substrate 1.
- the substrate 1 is held in the posture.
- the transfer device arranged in each chamber of the processing apparatus 100 has a number of driven rollers arranged along the transfer path and a magnetic screw for introducing power to the vacuum side by a magnetic coupling method.
- the carrier device moves the carrier 10 along the driven roller by magnetically coupling a permanent magnet provided on the slider 402 of the carrier 10 and a magnetic screw of the carrier device.
- any configuration known in the art can be applied to the transport device and the carrier 10, and for example, the configuration disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 8-274142 can be applied.
- the conveyance apparatus using a linear motor and a rack and pinion mechanism may be sufficient.
- the chamber 129 for forming the protective film on the substrate 1 is provided with a voltage application unit for changing the potential of the substrate 1 (applying a voltage to the substrate 1).
- the substrate 1 held by the carrier 10 is electrically connected to the holder 401 via a conductive elastic member 403. Therefore, the potential of the substrate 1 can be changed by changing the potential of the elastic member 403.
- the voltage application unit includes, for example, a device that contacts the holder 401 with an electrode connected to a power source (DC power source, pulse power source, high frequency power source, etc.) or ground (ground).
- FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the configuration of the film forming apparatus 300.
- the film forming apparatus 300 corresponds to, for example, the chamber 119 among the chambers 117 to 130 (excluding the chambers 112 to 114) constituting the processing apparatus 100 shown in FIG.
- the film forming apparatus 300 is embodied as a ta-C film forming apparatus that forms a protective film made of a ta-C layer on the surface of the magnetic film formed on the substrate 1.
- the film forming apparatus 300 includes a process chamber (vacuum container) 302, a filter unit 304, and a source unit 306.
- a process chamber vacuum container
- the process chamber 302 is provided with a transfer device 308 for positioning the substrate 1 in a vertical state at a predetermined position (film formation position) inside the process chamber 302.
- a filter unit 304 is connected to both sides of the process chamber 302 (specifically, a film forming position).
- the process chamber 302 is connected to an exhaust device that evacuates the inside of the process chamber 302.
- the filter unit 304 is formed of a bent tubular member, one end of which is connected to the process chamber 302 and the other end is connected to the source unit 306.
- a coil CL as an electromagnet that generates a magnetic field for inducing carbon ions to the substrate side is provided on the outer periphery of the filter unit 304.
- the source unit 306 includes an ion generation unit 310 and a target drive unit 312.
- the ion generation unit 310 includes a chamber 314 whose inside communicates with the filter unit 304, an anode 316, a target holder 318 that holds (places) the target TG, and a striker 320.
- the striker 320 is a member for generating an arc discharge between the target TG and the anode 316 (that is, igniting the discharge).
- the target driving unit 312 includes a rotating unit (rotating driving unit) 322 and a moving unit (advancing / retreating driving unit) 324.
- the target TG is a target made of carbon (graphite), and generates carbon ions by arc discharge.
- the target TG has a columnar shape in the present embodiment, but may have another shape, for example, a prismatic shape, a cylindrical shape, or a rectangular tube shape.
- the rotating unit 322 rotates the target TG around the rotation axis RA in a state where the center axis of the target TG having a columnar shape is aligned with the rotation axis RA to support the target TG in the horizontal direction.
- the moving unit 324 moves (advances and retreats) the target TG along the rotation axis RA (the center axis of the target TG).
- FIGS. 4 is an enlarged front view of the source unit 306, and FIG. 5 is an enlarged top view of the source unit 306.
- FIG. 6 is an AA arrow view of the source unit 306 shown in FIG. 4
- FIG. 7 is a BB arrow view of the source unit 306 shown in FIG.
- the interior of the chamber 314 can be evacuated and accommodates the periphery of the target TG, that is, the target TG, the anode 316, and the striker 320.
- the anode 316 is a cylindrical member for maintaining an arc discharge generated by bringing the striker 320 close to or in contact with the target TG, and is disposed so as to surround a portion where the arc discharge is generated.
- the striker 320 generates an arc discharge by approaching or contacting the target TG.
- Striker 320 is electrically connected to the anode 316, it is provided to be in contact with the outer peripheral surface TG O of the target TG.
- the outer peripheral surface TG O of the target TG a side around the rotation axis AR of the target TG (about the axis of rotation).
- the possible contact with the outer peripheral surface TG O of the target TG means not only that the striker 320 is in physical contact with the outer peripheral surface TG O, electrical and striker 320 close to the outer peripheral surface TG O It also means touching. In other words, it also means that the striker 320 and the target TG conduct with low resistance.
- Striker driving unit 326 as shown in FIG. 6, the outer peripheral surface TG O and striker 320 (the tip 320a) and is close to the proximity of the target TG, or separated state in which the outer peripheral surface TG O and striker 320 are separated from each other
- the striker 320 is driven so that
- the striker driving unit 326 includes a striker motor 328, pulleys 330 a and 330 b, a belt 332, a motor base 334, and a magnetic seal 336.
- the striker 320 is connected to a striker motor 328 via pulleys 330 a and 330 b and a belt 332.
- the striker motor 328 is fixed to a motor base 334 provided in the chamber 314, and rotates the striker 320 about 90 degrees. Since the striker motor 328 is provided on the atmosphere side, the striker driving unit 326 introduces rotational force from the atmosphere side to the vacuum-side striker 320 via the magnetic seal 336. In this embodiment, electric power is introduced via a rotary connector (rotation introducer) 338 in order to stably introduce an electric current regardless of the rotation angle of the striker 320.
- the target TG is held by the target holder 318.
- a target power supply terminal 340 is provided on the atmosphere side so that a current can be supplied to the target TG via the target holder 318.
- the target holder 318 is fixed to one end of the shaft 342.
- a rotating part 322 is provided at the other end of the shaft 342.
- the moving unit 324 is provided so as to move (advance and retract) the base plate 344 that supports the rotating unit 322.
- the shaft 342 is a member that horizontally supports the target TG, and is a part of a path for supplying current to the target TG. Further, a water channel for flowing cooling water for cooling the target TG is formed inside the shaft 342. Since the target holder 318 is provided between the shaft 342 and the target TG, the target holder 318 has functions of fixing the target TG, cooling the target TG, and a current path.
- the rotating unit 322 will be described.
- the base plate 344 includes a rotation seal portion 346 of the shaft 342.
- a rotation motor 348 is fixed to the base plate 344 on the atmosphere side.
- the bellows 350 is provided between the chamber 314 and the base plate 344, and a shaft 342 is disposed therein.
- the interior of the bellows 350 communicates with the chamber 314 and can be maintained in a vacuum.
- the bellows 350 expands and contracts according to the movement of the base plate 344.
- the support column 352 is a member that fixes a joint 354 for supplying cooling water to a water channel formed inside the shaft 342 and discharging the cooling water from the water channel.
- the rotation motor 348 rotates the shaft 342 via the pulleys 356 a and 356 b and the belt 358.
- the mounting base 360 is a member fixed to the chamber 314.
- a base plate 344 is fixed to the mounting base 360 via an LM guide 362.
- the LM guide 362 is provided to move the base plate 344 along the rotation axis RA of the rotation unit 322 (the center axis of the target TG).
- a moving motor 364 and a ball screw 366 are fixed to the mounting base 360.
- the first plate 368 a and the second plate 368 b are members that support the ball screw 366.
- the moving motor 364 is fixed to the second plate 368b and rotates the ball screw 366 via the gears 370a and 370b.
- the base plate 344 is fixed to a nut 372 that moves (advances and retreats) according to the rotation of the ball screw 366. Accordingly, the portion attached to the base plate 344 can be moved by the rotation of the moving motor 364.
- one end of the shaft 342 and the bellows 350 is attached to the base plate 344.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a system configuration relating to the operation of the film forming apparatus 300, that is, control of processing for irradiating the substrate 1 with ions generated from the target TG by arc discharge to form a film.
- a command (control signal) from the upper main controller 801 is transmitted to each unit of the film forming apparatus 300 via the control unit 802.
- the control signal from the main controller 801 is input to a control unit 802 including a calculation unit 802a including a CPU and a storage unit 802b including a memory.
- the control unit 802 sends the input control signal to the target drive unit 312, the striker drive unit 326, and the voltage application unit 803.
- signals from the target drive unit 312, the striker drive unit 326, and the voltage application unit 803 are input to the control unit 802 and sent from the control unit 802 to the main controller 801.
- the main controller 801 has a function of controlling the entire processing apparatus 100, and controls, for example, a substrate transfer system such as a transfer apparatus, a gate valve, and a transfer robot, and a control system of another process chamber.
- a substrate transfer system such as a transfer apparatus, a gate valve, and a transfer robot
- the calculation unit 802a calculates a current value and a change amount by performing calculation processing on signals from the target drive unit 312, the striker drive unit 326, and the voltage application unit 803.
- the storage unit 802b stores the current value and change amount of the target drive unit 312, the striker drive unit 326, and the voltage application unit 803, the order of control, and the like.
- the storage unit 802b returns the stored values (the current values and the amount of change of the target drive unit 312, the striker drive unit 326, and the voltage application unit 803) according to the read signal from the calculation unit 802a.
- the target driving unit 312 includes the rotating unit 322 and the moving unit 324, and rotates the target TG and moves (advances and retreats) the target TG.
- Striker driving unit 326 as described above, the proximity state where the outer peripheral surface TG O and striker 320 of the target TG is close, or as a separated state where the outer peripheral surface TG O and striker 320 are separated from each other, the striker 320 Drive.
- the target driving unit 312 and the striker driving unit 326 include a motor including a sensor that detects a rotation angle such as an encoder.
- the target drive unit 312 and the striker drive unit 326 are configured as drive sources capable of controlling the rotation angle.
- the voltage application unit 803 supplies a voltage (electric power) for generating arc discharge between the target TG and the anode 316.
- the voltage application unit 803 is configured as a power source, for example, but may include a sensor such as an ohmmeter.
- the striker 320 is driven by the striker driving unit 326 in accordance with a control signal from the control unit 802 after the driving of the target TG by the target driving unit 312 is completed.
- driving of the striker 320 by a striker driving unit 326 is completed (i.e., after the close state in which the outer peripheral surface TG O and striker 320 of the target TG is close), to apply a voltage by the voltage application unit 803.
- the determination as to whether or not the target TG and the striker 320 are in the proximity state is made, for example, when the rotation speed of the striker motor 328 that drives (rotates) the striker 320 is zero.
- this determination may be performed based on the elapsed time after the start of the rotation of the striker motor 328, or may be performed in the state of electrical resistance between the target TG and the striker 320, or the torque may be increased. You may go on.
- the voltage application unit 803 may apply a voltage until the striker 320 is in the proximity (contact) with the target TG until the striker 320 is separated. Specifically, the striker 320 maintains a proximity state in which the striker 320 is close to the target TG for a certain time, and the voltage application unit 803 continues to apply a voltage for the certain time. Then, after the voltage application unit 803 applies a voltage, the striker 320 is retracted by the striker driving unit 326, and the target TG and the striker 320 are separated from each other. By performing such control, arc discharge can be stably generated. Note that the target TG is rotated by a predetermined angle by the rotating unit 322 after the end of the arc discharge and is moved (advanced / retracted) by a predetermined distance by the moving unit 324.
- the target TG is supported in a state of a horizontal central axis of the target TG having a cylindrical shape, to generate arc discharge in the outer peripheral surface TG O of the target TG.
- the target driving unit 312 since it is possible to rotate and move the target TG, can also generate an arc discharge at any position on the outer peripheral surface TG O of the target TG.
- Arc discharge a position where the target TG and the striker 320 are in contact, in this embodiment, occurs at a position facing the outer peripheral surface TG O of the target TG facing the striker 320 in the proximity of the target TG and the striker 320 are close .
- partial arc discharge is generated (counter position) scraped.
- the film forming apparatus 300 of the present embodiment the outer peripheral surface TG O portion of the next arc discharge by scraped target TG, close to the portion that is cut by arc discharge up to this, or as superimposed, the target TG Drive.
- the target TG is evenly cut, it is possible to stably generate arc discharge while improving the utilization efficiency of the target TG without removing (shaving) a portion that can be used as a target.
- the film forming apparatus 300 since it is not necessary to incorporate a process for removing the target TG between the film forming processes, a reduction in throughput and the target driving unit 312 and the striker driving unit 326 caused by the target TG shavings are eliminated. The occurrence of defects can be suppressed.
- the target TG and striker 320 at the upper end of the outer peripheral surface TG O of the target TG is close state and drives the target TG by the target driving unit 312. Then, by driving the striker 320 by a striker driving unit 326, to thereby close the outer surface TG O and striker 320 of the target TG arcing.
- the arc spot AS occurs in opposite positions on the outer circumferential surface TG O of the target TG facing the striker 320.
- it drives the striker 320 by a striker driving unit 326, and an outer peripheral surface TG O and striker 320 of the target TG to the separated state.
- the target driving unit 312 moves the target TG to the rotation axis RA so that arc spots AS generated on the target TG by arc discharge are adjacent to each other or partially overlap each other. Rotate around. Then, by driving the striker 320 by a striker driving unit 326, to thereby close the outer surface TG O and striker 320 of the target TG arcing. Also, after the arc discharge end, it drives the striker 320 by a striker driving unit 326, and an outer peripheral surface TG O and striker 320 of the target TG to the separated state. In this way, by repeating the rotation of the arc discharge and the target TG, as shown in FIG. 9C, the arc spot AS occurs circumferentially on the outer peripheral surface TG O of the target TG.
- the striker 320 drives the striker 320 by a striker driving unit 326, and an outer peripheral surface TG O and striker 320 of the target TG to the separated state.
- a striker driving unit 326 drives the striker 320 by a striker driving unit 326, and an outer peripheral surface TG O and striker 320 of the target TG to the separated state.
- the striker 320 controls the rotation and movement of the target TG.
- the striker 320 can be brought close to (in contact with) the entire outer peripheral surface TGO of the target TG, and the utilization efficiency of the target TG can be improved without cutting the target TG.
- a grinder for cutting the target TG or the like is not necessary, it is possible to reduce the size of the apparatus and reduce maintenance costs.
- the rotation and movement of the target TG are controlled so that the target TG moves along the rotation axis RA after the target TG is rotated once around the rotation axis RA. It is not limited to.
- arc spot AS occurs helically, i.e., as the locus of the outer peripheral surface TG O of the target TG in the opposite position is spirally, may control the rotation and movement of the target TG.
- the facing position may be changed each time the size of the arc spot AS generated in the target TG becomes larger than a predetermined size. In other words, the same facing position may be maintained without changing the facing position until the size of the arc spot AS generated in the target TG becomes larger than a predetermined size.
- the film formation rate of the film formed on the substrate 1 varies depending on the position of the arc spot AS generated by the arc discharge. Specifically, when the arc spot AS exists at the center of the anode 316, the film formation rate is improved, and when the arc spot AS approaches the anode 316, the film formation rate decreases. Therefore, the arc spot AS is preferably generated at a position away from the anode 316. Therefore, in this embodiment, the striker driving unit 326 drives the striker 320 so that the distance between the anode 316 and the striker 320 in the proximity state is constant. Thereby, since the arc spot AS is always generated at a position away from the anode 316, the film formation rate can be stabilized.
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- 基板に膜を形成する成膜装置であって、
ターゲットを回転軸の周りに回転させる回転部と、
アーク放電を発生させるためのストライカと、
前記アーク放電を発生させる際に前記ターゲットの前記回転軸周りの側面と前記ストライカとが近接した近接状態となるように、前記ストライカを駆動する駆動部と、
前記近接状態において前記ストライカに対向する前記ターゲットの前記側面における対向位置を変更するように、前記回転部による前記ターゲットの回転を制御する制御部と、
を有することを特徴とする成膜装置。 - 前記ターゲットを前記回転軸に沿って移動させる移動部を更に有し、
前記制御部は、前記近接状態において前記ストライカに対向する前記ターゲットの前記側面における対向位置を変更するように、前記移動部による前記ターゲットの移動を更に制御することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の成膜装置。 - 前記制御部は、前記ターゲットが前記回転軸の周りに1回転した後、前記ターゲットが前記回転軸に沿って移動するように、前記回転部による前記ターゲットの回転及び前記移動部による前記ターゲットの移動を制御することを特徴とする請求項2に記載の成膜装置。
- 前記制御部は、前記対向位置の前記ターゲットの前記側面における軌跡がらせん状になるように、前記回転部による前記ターゲットの回転及び前記移動部による前記ターゲットの移動を制御することを特徴とする請求項2に記載の成膜装置。
- 前記制御部は、前記アーク放電を発生させる度に前記対向位置を変更することを特徴とする請求項1乃至4のうちいずれか1項に記載の成膜装置。
- 前記制御部は、前記アーク放電によって前記ターゲットに生じるアークスポットのサイズが予め定められたサイズよりも大きくなる度に前記対向位置を変更することを特徴とする請求項1乃至4のうちいずれか1項に記載の成膜装置。
- 前記制御部は、前記アーク放電によって前記ターゲットに生じるアークスポットの一部が重なるように前記対向位置を変更することを特徴とする請求項1乃至6のうちいずれか1項に記載の成膜装置。
- 前記ターゲットに対向して配置されるアノードを更に有し、
前記駆動部は、前記アノードと前記近接状態における前記ストライカとの距離が一定となるように、前記ストライカを駆動することを特徴とする請求項1乃至7のうちいずれか1項に記載の成膜装置。 - 前記ターゲットは、円柱形状、角柱形状、円筒形状又は角筒形状を有することを特徴とする請求項1乃至8のうちいずれか1項に記載の成膜装置。
- 基板に膜を形成する成膜装置であって、
ターゲットを軸に沿って移動させる移動部と、
アーク放電を発生させるためのストライカと、
前記アーク放電を発生させる際に前記ターゲットの前記軸周りの側面と前記ストライカとが近接した近接状態となるように、前記ストライカを駆動する駆動部と、
前記近接状態において前記ストライカに対向する前記ターゲットの前記側面における対向位置を変更するように、前記移動部による前記ターゲットの移動を制御する制御部と、
を有することを特徴とする成膜装置。
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