Applied Materials, Inc.
Gas diffuser mounting plate for reduced particle generation

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present disclosure generally provide apparatus and methods for a gas diffuser assembly for a vacuum chamber, the gas diffuser assembly comprising a mounting plate, the mounting plate comprising a hub, a plurality of curved spokes extending from the hub in a radial direction, a gusset portion coupled between the hub and each of the curved spokes, each of the gusset portions having a convex curve disposed in an axial direction, and one or more mounting holes coupled to the curved spokes.