Inductively Coupled Ai/CC12F4/C12 plasma etching of Ge

  • T. S. Kim
  • , S. S. Choi
  • , T. S. Jeong
  • , S. Kang
  • , K. H. Shim

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Abstract

We have investigated the etch rates and the angle subtended for Ge as a function of varied Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) power, CC12F 2 flow, and Cl2 flow. The etch rate of Ge increases from 374 to 520 Å/min as ICP power increases from 400 to 700 W, whereas the etching rate of Ge decreases from 524 to 400 Å/min as CC1 2F2 flow increases from 40 to 80 seem, respectively. Also, the etching rate of Ge decreases from 467 to 400 Å/min as Cl2 flow increases from 0 to 20 seem. As ICP power increases the angle subtended also increases. From the SEM photographs it appears that Ar/CC1 2F2 /Cl2 ICP etching causes the presence of carbon-based material in the form of large particles.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECS Transactions - SiGe, Ge, and Related Compounds 3
Subtitle of host publicationMaterials, Processing, and Devices
PublisherElectrochemical Society Inc.
Pages127-133
Number of pages7
Edition10
ISBN (Print)9781566776561
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event3rd SiGe, Ge, and Related Compounds: Materials, Processing and Devices Symposium - 214th ECS Meeting - Honolulu, HI, United States
Duration: 2008.10.122008.10.17

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number10
Volume16
ISSN (Print)1938-5862
ISSN (Electronic)1938-6737

Conference

Conference3rd SiGe, Ge, and Related Compounds: Materials, Processing and Devices Symposium - 214th ECS Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu, HI
Period08.10.1208.10.17

Quacquarelli Symonds(QS) Subject Topics

  • Engineering & Technology

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