Plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition of silicon dioxide: optimizing dielectric films through plasma characterization

Arjen Boogaard

Research output: ThesisPhD Thesis - Research UT, graduation UT

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Abstract

The fabrication of electronic devices at relatively low temperatures (100-150°C) is becoming increasingly important. It is possible to fabricate devices on glass or polymer substrates at low temperatures, or one can add extra functionality to standard ICs through post-processing. In order to realize good devices, we need to fabricate high-electrical quality dielectrics and semiconductors, which is a challenge at such low temperatures. Plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition allows SiO2 films to deposit at temperatures of around 400°C and lower. It is an experimental fact, however, that a low deposition temperature results in a degradation of the film properties. This degradation can be minimized partly by using high-density remote plasma (HDRP) reactors, as these reactors are capable of operating at lower pressures, thereby reducing gas-phase nucleation. They can also maintain higher plasma densities, thus enabling a higher rate of electron-stimulated reactions.
Original languageEnglish
Awarding Institution
  • University of Twente
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Wolters, R.A.M., Supervisor
  • Kovalgin, Alexey Y., Co-Supervisor
Thesis sponsors
Award date12 Jan 2011
Place of PublicationEnschede
Publisher
Print ISBNs978-90-365-3130-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Jan 2011

Keywords

  • SC-ICF: Integrated Circuit Fabrication

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