Lam Research Corporation
ACTIVE CONTROL OF RADIAL ETCH UNIFORMITY

Abstract:

Systems and methods for active control of radial etch uniformity are described. One of the methods includes generating a radio frequency (RF) signal having a fundamental frequency and generating another RF signal having a harmonic frequency. The harmonic frequency, or a phase, or a parameter level, or a combination thereof of the other RF signal are controlled to control harmonics of RF plasma sheath within a plasma chamber to achieve radial etch uniformity.