Patent ID: 9011635
Filing Date: 2015-04-21
Classification: H01J

Abstract:
1. A plasma processing apparatus comprising: a processing chamber in which a processing space is provided; a lower electrode provided in the processing chamber and including a holding stage on which a substrate to be processed is placed; an exhaust passage being provided between an inner wall of the processing chamber and a lateral surface of the holding stage; an exhaust plate surrounding the holding stage; an upper electrode provided in the processing chamber to face the lower electrode; a high-frequency power source which applies high-frequency power to the lower electrode; a processing gas supply mechanism which supplies a processing gas for generating plasma to the processing space; a first ground member formed of a conductive material and having a ring shape, wherein the first ground member is provided surrounding the lower electrode above the exhaust plate in such a way that at least a portion of the first ground member is exposed to the exhaust passage, and the first ground member forms a ground potential; a second ground member being provided surrounding the lower electrode below the exhaust plate and is formed of a conductive material and has a ring shape, wherein at least a portion of the second ground member is exposed to the exhaust passage, and the second ground member forms a ground potential; and a ground rod that moves up and down between the first and second ground members and contacts any one and only one of the first or second ground member to adjust a ground state of the first or second ground member.