Field enhanced inductively coupled plasma (Fe-ICP) reactor

Abstract

Embodiments of field enhanced inductively coupled plasma reactors and methods of use of same are provided herein. In some embodiments, a field enhanced inductively coupled plasma processing system may include a process chamber having a dielectric lid and a plasma source assembly disposed above the dielectric lid. The plasma source assembly includes one or more coils configured to inductively couple RF energy into the process chamber to form and maintain a plasma therein, one or more electrodes configured to capacitively couple RF energy into the process chamber to form the plasma therein, wherein the one or more electrodes are electrically coupled to one of the one or more coils, and an RF generator coupled to the one or more inductive coils and the one or more electrodes. In some embodiments, a heater element may be disposed between the dielectric lid and the plasma source assembly.

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