We study the influence of a matchbox on the performance of an RF discharge. As a case study we investigate a low-pressure asymmetric discharge using a PIC-MC code. We find that the presence of an inductivity in the matchbox smoothes the electron current in the discharge. As a consequence, the electron temperature is raised and hence the ion density. The reason hereto lies in the fact that the inductivity damps out current peaks in the discharge.
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