Dry etching apparatus using reactive ions

摘要

A dry etching apparatus using reactive ions is disclosed. A housing in which a workpiece is etched is provided with a cathode electrode on which the workpiece is mounted, and an anode electrode arranged opposite the cathode electrode. An etching gas is supplied to the housing, and pressure inside of the housing is held at a certain level. High frequency voltage is applied between the cathode and anode electrodes. A plurality of magnets are arranged outside of the housing to generate magnetic fields around the cathode electrode. The plurality of magnets are separated from one another, with a predetermined clearance being interposed therebetween, to form an endless track. The plurality of magnets are moved along the endless track, to thereby cause the magnetic fields to be moved in one direction on the cathode electrode.