Abstract
The reactive ion etching (RIE) of Si and SiGe in CF4/Ar and Cl2/BCl3/Ar discharge is investigated as a function of plasma parameters such as power, pressure, and relative composition. We found that the etching rates of Si and SiGe are normally faster in CF4/Ar than in Cl2/BCl3/Ar since Si-based chloride has a high boiling point. Using BCl3 containing gases, we can achieve a better etching result when the BCl3 ratio was less than 10% at 60 mTorr and 95 W. We also selectively etched Si0.87Ge0.13 on Si by CF4 containing gas mixtures. In 2CF4/3Ar discharges, we can achieve a high selective etching when the pressure is high and the power is low.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 22-27 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Materials Chemistry and Physics |
Volume | 60 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1999 Jul 15 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics