MULTIPLE-MAGNETRON SPUTTERING SOURCE WITH PLASMA CONFINEMENT

摘要

A sputtering source has a magnetron and a target. Control magnets are provided about the target to modify the magnetic lines of the magnetron. A sputtering source has several magnetrons, each having a respective target. A plasma/sputtering shield is provided in front of the targets. The shield has several windows, each aligned with one of the targets. Magnets are provided on the shield to control the magnetic lines of the magnetrons.