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This course addresses three phases of in-chamber contamination: gases, films, and particulates. The origin of these contaminants and methods of eliminating them are discussed. The emphasis is on defining the level of control required and identifying the appropriate procedures necessary to establish that control. There will also be discussion on the environment that must be achieved in the chamber and how it is related to the vacuum system operating and maintenance procedures and the environment outside the chamber.

 

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This course is an introduction to the technology and practice of leak detection. It includes a discussion of the types of leaks that are to be expected in vacuum systems and how they affect the leakage rate. The principles of leak detection and the methods of putting these principles into practice are described. Practical techniques for detecting and locating leaks are provided with special attention to making the most effective use of the mass spectrometer leak detector.

Also covered in detail are the various ways in which mass spectrometer leak detectors can be connected to vacuum systems and their effects on obtaining satisfactory results from the test procedures.

 

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This course starts with a brief review of the basics of processing plasmas. This knowledge is then applied to the plasma deposition of thin films in practical device applications. The unique aspects of PECVD are emphasized by an in-depth comparison of PECVD with other deposition technologies. The relationship between process parameters and film properties is illustrated by reviewing several important device applications of PECVD.

 

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AVS 2020 Short Course programs (Chapter, National, Webinars, and e-Talks) will be posted on the AVS Short Schedule page as they become available. Please bookmark the webpage to view upcoming training opportunities.

 

AVS Mid-Atlantic Chapter Online Short Course Program
Atomic Layer Etching
November 11, 2020
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST
Instructor: Steve George
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AVS Webinar: Surface Characterization of Biomaterials with X-rays & Ion Guns
December 9, 2020
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. EST
Presenters: Lara Gamble and Dan Graham
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AVS Webinar: Recent Developments in Materials Processing and Integration for MRAM
January 26, 2021
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST
Instructors: Matthias Gottwald and Michael Rizzolo
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AVS Webinar: Plasma-Assisted Atomic Layer Deposition: From Basics to Applications
February 10, 2021
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST
Instructor: Erwin Kessels
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AVS Webinar: Characterization of Thin Film Systems for Flexible Applications
March 2, 2021
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST
Instructors: Megan Cordill and Christian Mitterer
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AVS Courses by Request
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AVS Onsite/Online Training
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