[Example] "Particle-PLUS" cylindrical magnetron sputter

Introduction of Particle-PLUS Analysis Case: "Plasma Sputtering of Cylindrical Magnetron Device" Simulation Case

This is an analysis case of magnetron sputtering using a cylindrical target, which is one method for forming a strong film on the inside of a long cylindrical pipe. By combining the axisymmetric model and mirror symmetry boundary conditions available in Particle-PLUS, it is possible to obtain results quickly without the need to simulate the entire device. ◇ Features of 'Particle-PLUS' - It excels in low-pressure plasma analysis. - By combining the axisymmetric model and mirror symmetry boundary conditions, it allows for rapid results without the need to simulate the entire device. - It specializes in plasma simulations for low-pressure gases, where calculations using fluid models are challenging. - It supports both 2D (two-dimensional) and 3D (three-dimensional) analyses, enabling efficient analysis of complex models. - Customization is possible as a strength of our in-house developed software. ◆ Various calculation results can be output ◆ - Potential distribution - Density distribution/temperature distribution/generation distribution of electrons and ions - Particle flux and energy flux to the wall - Energy spectrum of electrons and ions at the wall - Density distribution/temperature distribution/velocity distribution of neutral gas and more. *Please feel free to contact us for more details.

Particle Method Plasma Analysis Software 'Particle-PLUS'

basic information

【Features】 ● The time scheme uses an implicit method, allowing for stable time evolution calculations over a large time step Δt compared to conventional methods. ● The collision reaction model between neutral gas and electrons and ions employs the Monte Carlo Scattering method, enabling accurate and rapid calculations of complex reaction processes. ● The neutral gas module determines the initial neutral gas distribution used in the plasma module above, allowing for quick evaluation of gas flow using the DSMC method. ● The sputtered particle module calculates the behavior of atoms sputtered from the target in plasma and neutral gas environments, such as the flux distribution on opposing substrates, which can be evaluated in a short time. *For other functions and details, please feel free to contact us.

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Particle-PLUS

Applications/Examples of results

【Dual Frequency Capacitive Coupled Plasma】 - Optimization of voltage and other parameters to achieve high-density plasma - Damage to chamber walls - Optimization of power using an external circuit model - It is possible to apply voltages to the electrode plates that align with real devices - The waveform of the applied voltage can be simulated smoothly and with relatively realistic voltages - Calculations are relatively stable to avoid applying excessive voltages 【DC Magnetron Sputtering】 - Uniformity of erosion dependent on magnetic field distribution - Adsorption distribution of sputtered materials on the substrate 【Pulsed Voltage Magnetron Sputtering】 - Optimization of the application time of pulsed voltage to efficiently sputter materials 【Ion Implantation】 - The influence of the substrate on the erosion distribution 【Time Evolution of Applied Voltage on Electrode Plates】 - Enables observation of physical quantities that are difficult to measure experimentally, such as electron density and ion velocity distribution - By investigating electron density and ion velocity distribution, it is possible to examine the uniformity of the film and damage to the chamber walls - It is possible to optimize the generation of high-density plasma at low power by changing calculation conditions