Abstract:
A wafer holding device for etching process, includes a base pallet; a cover pallet disposed on the base pallet, the cover pallet having at least one receiving hole defined therein; a base pad located on the base pallet and contained in the receiving hole; and a wafer jig placed on the base pad and contained in the receiving hole. At least one gas-diluting recess is formed in a surface of the cover pallet, the surface being spaced away from the base pallet, the gas-diluting recess being communicated with the receiving hole to dilute byproduct gases generated during the etching process. The invention also discloses a method for controlling etch rate of a wafer to be etched during an etching process.