DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PLASMA TREATMENT

摘要

A plasma processing apparatus and plasma processing method are provided to be used for etching, ashing, CVD, etc. in the manufacturing, etc. of large-scale integrated circuits (LSIs) and liquid crystal display panels (LCDs). The plasma processing apparatus generates plasma by using a microwave introduced through a microwave window, while controlling the ions in the plasma by varying the RF voltage applied to the sample stage. The apparatus is characterized to include a counter electrode (grounded electrode) which is located at the rim section of the microwave window against the sample stage. The plasma processing method implements a plasma process for a sample with the plasma processing apparatus. The method and apparatus are capable of alleviating the sticking of particles to the sample and metallic contamination, and also capable of improving the yield of semiconductor devices, etc.