Varian Associates

About: Varian Associates is a based out in . It is known for research contribution in the topics: Beam (structure) & Amplifier. The organization has 2160 authors who have published 2591 publications receiving 46002 citations.

Heater assembly for thermal processing of a semiconductor wafer in a vacuum chamber

Abstract: A heater assembly for annealing a semiconductor wafer in a vacuum chamber includes a blackbody source having a constant planar energy flux charactertistic and a wafer support for supporting the wafer adjacent to, but not spaced apart from, the source in planar parallel alignment therewith. The heater assembly further includes radiation shields and a housing providing support for the source, the wafer support and the radiation shields in fixed relationship. The housing includes a heat sink for removal of thermal energy and a slot for insertion and removal of the wafer. The heater assembly confines thermal energy and reduces input energy requirements. In addition, the requirement for a movable shutter is eliminated.

Low pressure chemical vapor deposition of metal silicide

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the low pressure chemical vapor deposition (LPCVD) of metal silicide, especially molybdenum silicide, on a substrate at a low temperature. The walls of a LPCVD reactor which contains a heated pedestal for holding a substrate are cooled and the pedestal is heated so the substrate temperature reaches a desired level, depending on the metal silicide to be deposited. A metal halide and a silane or disilane are fed separately into the deposition chamber and mixed behind a small baffle plate at the entrance. The metal silicide is deposited on the substrate surface. It is preferred that the substrate be pre-treated with H₂ plasma before deposition.

Production of High-Energy Neutral Atoms by Scattering of Ions at Solid Surfaces and Its Relation to Sputtering

Abstract: Experiments performed with an rf-induced gas discharge demonstrate the existence of neutral atoms with sufficient energy to cause secondary emission of electrons. Evidence is presented that these energetic neutrals are produced by ion neutralization and reflection at the target electrode surface.