摘要:
A method for forming a patterned amorphous carbon layer in a semiconductor stack, including forming an amorphous carbon layer on a substrate and forming a silicon containing photoresist layer on top of the amorphous carbon layer. Thereafter, the method includes developing a pattern transferred into the resist layer with a photolithographic process and etching through the amorphous carbon layer in at least one region defined by the pattern in the resist layer, wherein a resist layer hard mask is formed in an outer portion of the photoresist layer during etching.
摘要:
A method for forming a patterned amorphous carbon layer in a semiconductor stack, including forming an amorphous carbon layer on a substrate and forming a silicon containing photoresist layer on top of the amorphous carbon layer. Thereafter, the method includes developing a pattern transferred into the resist layer with a photolithographic process and etching through the amorphous carbon layer in at least one region defined by the pattern in the resist layer, wherein a resist layer hard mask is formed in an outer portion of the photoresist layer during etching.
摘要:
Backside particle contamination of semiconductor wafers subjected to chemical vapor deposition is significantly reduced by optimizing various process parameters, alone or in combination. A high quality oxide seasoning layer is deposited to improve adhesion and trapping of contaminants remaining after a prior chamber cleaning step. Second, wafer pre-heating reduces thermal stress on the wafer during physical contact between the wafer and heater. Third, the duration of the gas stabilization flow of thermally reactive process gas species prior to CVD reaction is reduced, thereby preventing side products produced during this stabilization flow from affecting the wafer backside. Fourth, the wafer heater is redesigned to minimize physical contact between the heater surface and the wafer backside. Redesign of the wafer heater may include providing only a few, small projections from the top wafer surface, and also may include providing a continuous circumferential rim supporting the edge of the wafer to interfere with the flow of process gases to the wafer backside during processing.
摘要:
Systems, apparatus and methods for transporting substrates between system components of an electronic device manufacturing system are provided. The systems and apparatus include an electrostatic end effector having a base, an electrode pair on the base, and spacer members for spacing the substrate from the electrode pairs to provide a gap between the electrode pair and the substrate. Methods of the invention as well as numerous other aspects are provided.
摘要:
Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for moving substrates in electronic device manufacturing. In some aspects, end effectors having a base portion and at least three pads are provided. Each of the pads has a contact surface, and at least one of the contact surfaces has a curved shape. A substrate supported by the end effector may be moved at a relatively high lateral g-force without significant slipping relative to the pads. Additional aspects are provided.
摘要:
An appparatus for confining plasma within a process zone of a substrate processing chamber. In one aspect, an apparatus comprises an annular member having an upper mounting surface, an inner confinement wall, and an outer confinement wall. The apparatus is disposed on or otherwise connected to a gas distribution assembly of the processing chamber to prevent plasma edge effects on the surface of a substrate. The apparatus provides a plasma choke aperture that reduces the volume of the process zone around the periphery of the substrate thereby eliminating uneven deposition of material around the edge of the substrate.
摘要:
Systems, apparatus and methods for transporting substrates between system components of an electronic device manufacturing system are provided. The systems and apparatus include an electrostatic end effector having a base, an electrode pair on the base, and spacer members for spacing the substrate from the electrode pairs to provide a gap between the electrode pair and the substrate. Methods of the invention as well as numerous other aspects are provided.