Abstract:
A method of preparing a heterogeneous stacked co-fired ceramic for use in an aluminum nitride-based electrostatic chuck includes providing a first aluminum nitride blank layer; applying a metal ink to the first aluminum nitride blank layer to form thereon an electrostatic electrode layer by screen printing, wherein the metal ink mainly contains a metal of high melting point; stacking a second aluminum nitride blank layer on the electrostatic electrode layer; laminating the first aluminum nitride blank layer, the electrostatic electrode layer, and the second aluminum nitride blank layer (collectively known as a heterogeneous ceramic) together; and co-firing the laminated heterogeneous ceramic in accordance with a sintering temperature rising curve to prepare the heterogeneous stacked co-fired ceramic characterized by reduced differences in sintering shrinkage ratio between the electrostatic electrode and aluminum nitride blank and enhanced strength and adhesion of the interface between the electrostatic electrode and aluminum nitride blank.