Examination of Maskless Etching Technique Using a Localized Surface Discharge Plasma

被引:3
作者
Hamada, Toshiyuki [1 ]
Sakoda, Tatsuya [2 ]
Otsubo, Masahisa [2 ]
机构
[1] Miyazaki Univ, Dept Mat & Informat, Interdisciplinary Grad Sch Agr & Engn, Miyazaki 8892192, Japan
[2] Miyazaki Univ, Dept Elect & Elect Engn, Fac Engn, Miyazaki 8892192, Japan
关键词
surface discharge plasma; maskless patterning etching; silicon; silicon nitride;
D O I
10.1002/tee.20501
中图分类号
TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
A maskless etching technique Which is useful for solar Cell manufacturing and microelectronics was examined using the localized surface discharge plasma at atmospheric pressure. Etchings were carried out on a crystalline silicon (Si) substrate and a silicon nitride (SiN) film coated on it Si substrate. Two- and three-dimensional etching profiles were investigated. Based on the results, etching rates and an etching mechanism were discussed. (C) 2010 Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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页码:115 / 117
页数:3
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