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A Novel Linear RF Source for PECVD of Thin-Film Silicon

Soppe et al., 2007

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Soppe W
Van Aken B
Devilee C
Schlemm H
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We present a new linear RF source for plasma enhanced CVD of amorphous and microcrystalline silicon. The source has been developed for application in continuous, roll-to- roll deposition of doped silicon layers, as part of a system in which the intrinsic silicon layers …
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