SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH-ENERGY SPUTTERING USING RETURN CONDUCTORS

摘要

A system and method for sputtering is described. One embodiment includes a sputtering system that includes a vacuum chamber; a gas box secured to the inner surface of the vacuum chamber; a plurality of return conductors engaged with the gas box, the plurality of return conductors extending through the vacuum chamber; and a plurality of seals configured to engage corresponding ones of the plurality of return conductors, the plurality of seal configured to maintain the vacuum inside the vacuum chamber.