Method of detecting arc discharge in a plasma process
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
H01H-009/50
H01J-037/32
출원번호
US-0191960
(2011-07-27)
등록번호
US-9484189
(2016-11-01)
우선권정보
DE-10 2004 015090 (2004-03-25)
발명자
/ 주소
Winterhalter, Markus
Wiedemuth, Peter
출원인 / 주소
TRUMPF Huettinger GmbH + Co. KG
대리인 / 주소
Fish & Richardson P.C.
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초록▼
An arc discharge detection device is used for detecting arc discharges in a plasma process. The arc discharge detection device includes a comparator configured to emit an arc discharge detection signal and receive an instantaneous value of the signal or a signal proportional thereto, a minimum or ma
An arc discharge detection device is used for detecting arc discharges in a plasma process. The arc discharge detection device includes a comparator configured to emit an arc discharge detection signal and receive an instantaneous value of the signal or a signal proportional thereto, a minimum or maximum value detection device configured to receive the signal and to determine a minimum or maximum value of the signal within a predetermined time period, a setting means configured to receive the minimum or maximum value and to generate a reference signal from the minimum or maximum value, such that the reference signal is supplied to the comparator, and such that the comparator changes the signal level of the arc discharge detection signal when the comparator detects that the instantaneous value has reached the reference signal.
대표청구항▼
1. A plasma process arc discharge detection device, comprising: a comparator receiving a detection value that is one of an instantaneous value of an input signal associated with a plasma process and a secondary value proportional to the instantaneous value;an extreme value detection device that rece
1. A plasma process arc discharge detection device, comprising: a comparator receiving a detection value that is one of an instantaneous value of an input signal associated with a plasma process and a secondary value proportional to the instantaneous value;an extreme value detection device that receives the input signal and determines an extreme value of the input signal within a predetermined time period, the extreme value corresponding to a minimum or maximum value of the input signal during the predetermined time period; anda reference signal generator that receives the extreme value, generates a reference signal from the extreme value, and provides the generated reference signal to the comparator,wherein the comparator emits an arc discharge detection signal that changes when the detection value has reached the reference signal. 2. The arc discharge detection device of claim 1, wherein the extreme value detection device comprises a filter means. 3. The arc discharge detection device of claim 2, wherein the filter means comprises an RC member including a first resistor, a second resistor, and a non-linear component, wherein the second resistor and the non-linear component are connected in series with each other and are provided in parallel with the first resistor of the RC member. 4. The arc discharge detection device of claim 3, wherein the non-linear component is a diode. 5. The arc discharge detection device of claim 2, wherein the filter means has a plurality of stages. 6. The arc discharge detection device of claim 1, further comprising a first decoupling component disposed between the extreme value detection device and the comparator, and a second decoupling element, wherein a fixed threshold value is coupled between the first decoupling element and the comparator via the second decoupling element. 7. The arc discharge detection device of claim 6, wherein the first decoupling component is a diode. 8. The arc discharge detection device of claim 6, wherein the fixed threshold value is a voltage. 9. The arc discharge detection device of claim 6, wherein the second decoupling element is a diode. 10. The arc discharge detection device of claim 1, further comprising a hysteresis circuit provided to control the detection value supplied to the comparator. 11. The arc discharge detection device of claim 1, further comprising a plasma detection device that is connected to a switch-off device for switching off the arc discharge detection device. 12. The arc discharge detection device of claim 1, wherein the reference signal generator generates the reference signal from the extreme value and a predetermined deviation that is determined by the extreme value. 13. The arc discharge detection device of claim 1, wherein the input signal is proportional to an output voltage of a DC supply, the output voltage being supplied to the plasma process. 14. The arc discharge detection device of claim 13, wherein the extreme value corresponds to the maximum value of the input signal that is proportional to a maximum value of the output voltage during the predetermined time period. 15. The arc discharge detection device of claim 1, wherein the input signal is proportional to an output current of a DC supply, the output current being supplied to the plasma process. 16. The arc discharge detection device of claim 15, wherein the extreme value corresponds to the minimum value of the input signal that is proportional to a minimum value of the output current during the predetermined time period. 17. A plasma process arc discharge detection device, comprising: a comparator receiving a detection value that is one of an instantaneous value of an input signal associated with a plasma process and a secondary value proportional to the instantaneous value;an extreme value detection device that receives the input signal and determines an extreme value of the input signal within a predetermined time period, the extreme value corresponding to a minimum or maximum value of the input signal during the predetermined time period; anda reference signal generator that receives the extreme value, generates a reference signal from the extreme value, and provides the generated reference signal to the comparator,wherein the comparator emits an arc discharge detection signal that changes when the detection value has reached the reference signal,wherein the extreme value detection device comprises a filter means, wherein the filter means has a plurality of stages and wherein the plurality of stages include: a first stage configured to filter high residual ripple and slow decay; anda second stage configured to filter low residue ripple and rapid decay.
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