ION SOURCE AND ION IMPLANTER HAVING THE SAME

摘要

An ion source includes a filament configured to emit thermoelectrons and a cathode having a first side proximate the filament and a second side opposite the first side. The cathode includes a first layer that includes a first material on the first side of the cathode and a second layer on the second side of the cathode. The first layer is between the filament and the second side. The second layer is configured to limit discharge of the first material of the first layer from the ion source when the filament emits themoelectrons to generate ions from the ion source