摘要:
Novel high purity dimethylaluminium chloride compositions are provided that are suitable for semiconductor applications, such as atomic layer etch and aluminum ion implantation. The reduction or minimization of specified gaseous impurities allows the vapor phase of the DMAC to have purity levels of 99.9 mol % or higher to selectively etch various atomic layers with high selectivity and high etch precision at acceptable etch rates and 99 mol % or higher to ion implant aluminum ions without substantial implantation of C2H3 ions into a wafer device, thereby avoiding degradation or failure of the wafer device. Storage conditions are established that are conducive to maintaining the high purity levels required for such semiconductor applications.
摘要:
A novel method, composition and storage and delivery container for using antimony-containing dopant materials are provided. The composition is selected with sufficient vapor pressure to flow at a steady, sufficient and sustained flow rate into an arc chamber as part of an ion implant process. The antimony-containing material is represented by a non-carbon containing chemical formula, thereby reducing or eliminating the introduction of carbon-based deposits into the ion chamber. The composition is stored in a storage and delivery vessel under stable conditions, which includes a moisture-free environment that does not contain trace amounts of moisture. The storage and delivery container is specifically designed to allow delivery of high purity, vapor phase antimony-containing dopant material at a steady, sufficient and sustained flow rate.
摘要:
A novel method, composition and system for using antimony-containing dopant materials are provided. The composition is selected with sufficient vapor pressure to flow into an arc chamber as part of an ion implant process. The antimony-containing material is represented by a non-carbon containing chemical formula, thereby reducing or eliminating the introduction of carbon-based deposits into the ion chamber. The composition is stored in a storage and delivery vessel under stable conditions, which includes a moisture-free environment that does not contain trace amounts of moisture.
摘要:
The present invention relates to an improved composition for ion implantation. A dopant source comprising BF3 and an assistant species comprising Si2H6wherein the assistant species in combination with the dopant gas produces a boron-containing ion beam current. The criteria for selecting the assistant species is based on the combination of the following properties: ionization energy, total ionization cross sections, bond dissociation energy to ionization energy ratio, and a certain composition.
摘要:
A novel method and system for using aluminum dopant compositions is provided. A composition of the aluminum dopant compositions is selected with sufficient vapor pressure and minimal carbon content, thereby enabling ease of delivery to an ion implant process and substantial reduction of carbon deposition during Al ion implantation. The source material is preferably stored and delivered from a sub-atmospheric storage and delivery device to enhance safety and reliability during the Al ion implantation process.
摘要:
A novel process for using enriched and highly enriched dopant gases is provided herein that eliminates the problems currently encountered by end-users from being able to realize the process benefits associated with ion implanting such dopant gases. For a given flow rate within a prescribed range, operating at a reduced total power level of the ion source is designed to reduce the ionization efficiency of the enriched dopant gas compared to that of its corresponding non-enriched or lesser enriched dopant gas. The temperature of the source filament is also reduced, thereby mitigating the adverse effects of fluorine etching and ion source shorting when a fluorine-containing enriched dopant gas is utilized. The reduced levels of total power in combination with a lower ionization efficiency and lower ion source temperature can interact synergistically to improve and extend ion source life, while beneficially maintaining a beam current that does not unacceptably deviate from previously qualified levels.
摘要:
Novel methods for pretreating a rare-gas-containing stream exiting an etch chamber followed by recovering the rare gas from the pre-treated, rare-gas containing stream are disclosed. More particularly, the invention relates to the pretreatment and recovery of a rare gas, such as xenon or krypton, from a nitrogen-based exhaust stream with specific gaseous impurities generated during an etch process that is performed as part of a semiconductor fabrication process.
摘要:
A novel and improved inventive valve with a regulating function is provided that is capable of filling to higher fill pressures than previously attainable with conventional C-10 “on-off” valves. The valve contains a single flow passageway by which gas dispenses and enters the valve. A fill adapter is specially configured to engage the valve to allow filling at the higher pressures along the single flow passageway. The structure of the valve allows greater utilization of cylinder capacity; simplifies filling and dispensing with the single flow passageway; and allows for regulating gas pressure during delivery without increasing the overall size of the cylinder package.
摘要:
The present invention relates to an improved method for increasing a beam current as part of an ion implantation process. The method comprises introducing a dopant source and an assistant species into an ion implanter. A plasma of ions is formed and then extracted from the ion implanter. Non-carbon target ionic species are separated to produce a beam current that is higher in comparison to that generated solely from the dopant source.
摘要:
A mobile storage apparatus for containers is provided. The apparatus provides a unique support assembly for holding a container. The assembly includes a latch mechanism that allows a clamp of cylinder to be moved from a closed position to an open position which creates clearance around a neck of cylinder to allow it to rotate without falling out of clamp. The other end of apparatus is structurally configured with a release plunger that can be retracted to allow rotation of cylinder along said other end. Rotatable wheels on a user side with a braking mechanism along a handle and a foot ledge allow improved maneuverability and stability.