화학공학소재연구정보센터
Korean Journal of Materials Research, Vol.23, No.6, 316-321, June, 2013
습식 식각에 의한 실리콘 웨이퍼의 표면 및 전기적 특성변화(1) - 불산 농도에 따른 표면형상 변화 -
Change of Surface and Electrical Characteristics of Silicon Wafer by Wet Etching(1) - Surface Morphology Changes as a Function of HF Concentration -
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The electrical properties and surface morphology changes of a silicon wafer as a function of the HF concentration as the wafer is etched were studied. The HF concentrations were 28, 30, 32, 34, and 36 wt%. The surface morphology changes of the silicon wafer were measured by an SEM (80o tilted at × 200) and the resistivity was measured by assessing the surface resistance using a four-point probe method. The etching rate increased as the HF concentration increased. The maximum etching rate 27.31 μm/min was achieved at an HF concentration of 36 wt%. A concave wave formed on the wafer after the wet etching process. The size of the wave was largest and the resistivity reached 7.54 ohm·cm at an 30 wt% of HF concentration. At an HF concentration of 30 wt%, therefore, a silicon wafer should have good joining strength with a metal backing as well as good electrical properties.
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