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Title Development of Electrical Variable Capacitor Using Fast Recovery Diodes for Semiconductor Manufacturer System
Authors Cheong-Hyeon Hwang ; Hong-Min Kim ; Hee-Won Choi ; Yong-Sug Suh ; Cheon-Yong Lim
DOI https://doi.org/10.6113/TKPE.2024.29.6.503
Page pp.503-509
ISSN 1229-2214
Keywords Electrical Variable Capacitor (EVC); RF Plasma; Semiconductor Manufacturer System; Fast Recovery Diode
Abstract This paper proposes a new electrical variable capacitor (EVC) circuit that uses fast recovery diodes. The proposed circuit addresses the shortcomings of conventional EVC circuits, such as the use of PiN diodes and the high voltage stress on semiconductor components, leading to significant cost reductions. The effectiveness of the proposed EVC circuit is verified through experiments conducted at an RF power frequency of 13.56 MHz and an RF power of 1.8 kW.