Hybrid Variable Capacitor in Impedance Matcher for RF Plasma Process

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Abstract

This paper introduces a novel method to reduce the capacitance variable time by Hybrid Variable Capacitor (hereinafter referred to as HVC) circuit applied in impedance matching circuit of Radio Frequency (hereinafter referred to as RF) plasma system. Until recently, the impedance matcher mainly used a mechanically Vacuum Variable Capacitor (hereinafter referred to as VVC). However, since the capacitance is changed mechanically, a significant portion of the process time is consumed in the matching time. Therefore, in recent years, in order to reduce the matching time, an Electrical Variable Capacitor (hereinafter referred to as EVC) that electrically variable capacitance has been developed using power electronics technology. However, EVC has a problem in that it is bulky and has a small capacitance resolution. Therefore, this paper proposes an HVC, a variable capacitor with a new structure, by combining the advantages of VVC and EVC.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition - Asia, ECCE Asia 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2410-2414
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781728163444
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021.05.24
Event12th IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition - Asia, ECCE Asia 2021 - Virtual, Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 2021.05.242021.05.27

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition - Asia, ECCE Asia 2021

Conference

Conference12th IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition - Asia, ECCE Asia 2021
Country/TerritorySingapore
CityVirtual, Singapore
Period21.05.2421.05.27

Keywords

  • electrical variable capacitor
  • impedance matcher
  • RF plasma system
  • vacuum variable capacitor

Quacquarelli Symonds(QS) Subject Topics

  • Engineering - Mechanical
  • Mathematics
  • Engineering - Electrical & Electronic
  • Engineering - Petroleum

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