Von Ardenne Asset Gmbh &co. Kg

Von Ardenne Anlagentechnik Gmbh

Von Ardenne Gmbh

Von Ardenne Anlagentechnic Gmbh

Thorsten Sander

Goetz Grosser

Klaus Schneider

Hans-Juergen Heinrich

Steffen Mosshammer

Ralf Hauswald

Cornell Weidelt

Goetz Teschner

Joern Brueckner

Frank Meissner

Disclosed herein are devices, methods, and systems related to a magnetron-target coupling that includes a target coupling flange, a shaft fixedly coupled to the target coupling flange on a face opposite the target coupling flange, and having a first linear bearing component on a face opposite the target coupling flange. The magnetron-target coupling also includes a communication interface having a first communication electrode and a second communication electrode that are electrically coupled to each other wherein the second communication electrode is fixedly attached to the target coupling flange on a side opposite the shaft, the target coupling flange being disposed between the first communication electrode and the second communication electrode. The first communication electrode is supported such that it may be moved toward and/or away from the second communication electrode.

Magnetron target coupling and support device

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, devices for a magnet system that includes a housing with a housing interior. The magnet system also includes a magnet holder disposed in the housing interior and supported by the housing, preferably stationary with respect thereto. The magnet system also includes a housing cover forming a fluid-tight chamber when mated with the housing, wherein the housing cover includes a gear stage, a generator, and a rotary coupling that couples the gear stage to the generator.

Magnet system, sputtering device and housing cover

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and devices related to a magnet system for a sputtering device. The magnet system includes a bearing frame and a magnet holder having a first mounting area and a second mounting area. The magnet system has a first support device mounted to the magnet holder by the first mounting area and a second support device mounted to the magnet holder by the second mounting area. At least one of the first mounting area and the second mounting area are configured such that a position in which the first support device and the second support device are mounted to the magnet holder relative to each other may be adjusted. The first support device and the second support device are configured to engage with the bearing frame to form a bearing device for supporting the magnet holder.

Magnet system and sputtering device

Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods for a magnet system for a sputtering device. The disclosed magnet system may include a housing having a housing interior. The magnet system may also include a magnet holder disposed in the housing interior and supported by the housing in a preferably stationary manner. The magnet system may also include a dehumidifying device adjacent to or disposed in the housing interior for drying the housing interior.

Magnet system, sputtering device and method

A tube target with an end block for supplying coolant to the tube target is provided. The end block comprises a rotatably mounted carrier shaft for holding and rotating the tube target; a connecting sleeve arranged in the carrier shaft; a sealing element for the tube target on its end facing the end block; a coolant inlet port in the interior of the tube target; and a coolant outlet port. The coolant outlet port is formed by at least one aperture in the sealing element. The aperture is located in the vicinity of the wall of the tube target, and eccentrically to the rotational axis of the tube target.

Rotatable sputter target comprising an end-block with a liquid coolant supply system

A drive end block for a rotatable magnetron comprises a housing, which has a vacuum-tight rotary feedthrough extending through a wall of the housing, and a drive apparatus for generating a torque. An output end of the rotary feedthrough lies outside the housing for connection to the rotatable magnetron and a drive end of the rotary feedthrough lies inside the housing for introducing a torque. The drive apparatus is situated outside the housing of the drive end block and is connected using a torque transmission apparatus to the drive end of the rotary feedthrough so that the drive apparatus is electrically insulated from the housing and the rotary feedthrough of the drive end block.

Drive end-block for a rotatable magnetron

A supply end block to supply a sputter cathode with a coolant and electrical voltage, includes a housing with a coolant connection and a current connection as well as a support shaft mounted to rotate, on which a target tube is fastened. The coolant connection and current connection are brought together directly at a feed site so that the coolant is brought to the potential of the applied electric voltage on entering the housing of the end block. Optimal cooling of the current feed is achieved, and optimal potential equalization of the coolant simultaneously occurs.

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Dresden, Germany

Thorsten Sander