Plasma Pro ® 100
Etch and deposition tools for wafer processing
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Plasma Pro 100
Extensive process library
Wide temperature range
Our extensive process library supports a wide range of applications for etch and deposition. Our processes are backed by guarantees to ensure rapid start-up during installation. The Plasma Pro 100 range of etch and deposition tools can be fitted with a variety of substrate electrodes, enabling processes over a wide temperature range.
Nanoscale & advanced etch Deposition • Deep RIE of Silicon • Compound semiconductor
• Dielectric materials • Metal Nitrides • Metal Oxides • DLC
For our full range of processes visit: www.oxinst.com/plasma
• Metals • Oxides • Organic materials
Etching Two electrodes are available for etching:
• A wide temperature range electrode (-150°C to +400°C) which can be cooled by liquid nitrogen, a fluid re-circulating chiller or resistively heated. An optional blow out and fluid exchange unit can automate the process of switching modes • A fluid controlled electrode fed by a re-circulating chiller unit
Ultra high selectivity cryo-silicon etch
GaAs/AlGaAs multilayer etch
Deep Silicon Bosch etch
High aspect ratio high quality nanoscale SiO 2 etch
Un-clamped InP etching (Cl 2
/Ar/N
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Redeposition-free hot chemical gold etch
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Wide temperature range electrode (-150 to +400°C) Fluid cooled etch electrode
Up to 400°C for standard IC compatible PECVD processes Up to 700°C for standard PECVD processes plus Si Nanowires Up to 1000°C for standard PECVD processes plus Si Nanowires and polySi CVD Up to 1200°C for growing graphene and 2D
Deposition Two electrodes are available for deposition: • The ICP CVD tool electrode gives high quality films from room temperature to 400°C • PECVD tools can be fitted with resistive heated electrodes with capability up to 400°C or 1200°C
at <100 ° C
ICP CVD TEOS SiO 2
Low stress SiN film (400nm)
High rate SiO 2
PECVD
Graphene grown on Cu foil sub- strates
2D Boron Nitride
Aligned ZnO nanorods. Courtesy Uni Cambridge
Si nanowires using Au NP as catalyst
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Process Tool Software
PC 4500
Flexible process modules for plasma etch & deposition
Oxford Instruments’ Plasma Pro 100 process modules offer a 200mm platform with single wafer and multi-wafer batch capability. The process modules offer excellent uniformity, high throughput and high precision processes. Our tools are well proven, with over 90% uptime and processes that are guaranteed to ensure rapid start-up during installation. The Plasma Pro 100 range supports a number of markets including but not limited to; MEMS & Sensors, Optoelectronics, Discrete Devices and Nanotechnology. It is flexible enough to be used in research and development, with the build quality to satisfy production needs.
Oxford Instruments PC 4500 software is renowned for its clarity and ease of use, making it quick to train process operators while retaining full functionality for users.
Software features: • The front end visual interface is configured exactly for your system • Control a tool cluster from a single interface and PC • Process recipes are written, stored and recalled through the same software, building a library • Password controlled user login allows different levels of user access and tasks, from ‘one-button’ run operation to full system functions • Advanced Graphical Log Viewer: • Continuous system data logging ensures traceability of each wafer and process run • Quickly graph parameters from multiple runs on one or more graphs • Save graph of a “gold standard” run to easily compare against data from subsequent runs • Quick scroll and zoom graph axes
Plasma Pro 100 platforms may be clustered to combine technologies and processes with either cassette or single wafer loading options • Compatible with all wafer sizes up to 200mm
• Rapid change between wafer sizes • Global customer support network • Low cost of ownership and ease of serviceability • Compact footprint, flexible layout • CE marked, safety compliant to EN 13849-1
MEMS, BioMEMS & Sensors
Optoelectronics
Cassette or single wafer loading options
Discrete Devices
Nanotechnology
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100 Etch Process Modules Inductively Coupled Plasma Etching (ICP) The Cobra ® ICP etch sources produce a high density of reactive species at low pressure. Substrate DC bias is independently controlled by an RF generator, allowing control of ion energy according to process requirements.
Etch Process Modules
Reactive Ion Etching (RIE)
The RIE modules deliver anisotropic dry etching for an extensive range of processes. RIE features: • Solid state RF generators and close coupled matching network for fast and consistent etching • Full area process gas inlet showerhead for uniform gas distribution • Electrodes for temperatures from -150ºC to +400ºC • High pumping capacity gives wide process pressure window • Wafer clamping with He backside cooling is available for optimum wafer temperature control
Cobra ICP etch features: • Delivers reactive species to the substrate, with a uniform high conductance path through the chamber, allowing a high gas flow to be used while maintaining low pressure • Electrodes available for temperatures from -150ºC to +400ºC with helium backside cooling and a range mechanical clamp designs • Optimised hardware and control to deliver processes requiring fast process step switching, e.g. Bosch • Variable height electrode can utilise the 3-dimensional characteristics of the plasma and accommodate substrates up to 10mm thick at optimum height
RIE process chamber
Options: • Chamber wall heating and liners reduce cleaning requirements and increase uptime
Cobra ICP etch process chamber: 65mm, 180mm and 300mm etch sources available to suit wafer size and radical to ion ratio to suit process requirements
Options: • Electrostatic shielding delivers reduced capacitive coupling resulting in low damage at the wafer • Chamber wall heating and liners reduce cleaning requirements and increase uptime • Active spacer on Cobra 300 source controls ion uniformity at the wafer
70nm Fused Silica lines. 933nm deep Cr mask. Courtesy of Cornell Nanoscience facility
Dielectric and metal etch – Failure analysis. Courtesy of Atmel
Sapphire etch - LEDs
Cryogenic Si etch
GaN etch
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Deposition Process Modules
Deposition Process Modules
Inductively Coupled Plasma Chemical Vapour Deposition (ICP CVD)
Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapour Deposition (PECVD)
The ICP CVD process module is designed to produce high quality films with high density plasmas at low deposition pressures and temperatures.
Options: • Flexible liquid source delivery module with capacity for up to 3 precursors delivered by: • Vapour pressure regulated by heated vapour mass flow controller • or Bubbled using argon • The module is capable of delivering a wide range of precursors including: • TEOS, TMA, TMB, TMP, ... SiO 2 deposited using TEOS and O 2 plasma gives excellent conformality PECVD features: • In-situ chamber cleaning and end-pointing • Electrically grounded lower electrodes available: • 400ºC electrode - typical processes are SiO 2 , Si 3 N 4 and SiON, amorphous Si and SiC • 1200ºC electrode - in addition to processes above, the electrode enables Si Nanowires, high temperature PECVD films with a wide variety of chemistries • An optimised upper electrode design , operating in high pressure, high RF power, high flow regimes, enables SiO 2 , Si 3 N 4 and SiON, amorphous Si deposition at increased rates whilst maintaining excellent film properties and uniformity across the wafer The PECVD process modules are specifically designed to produce excellent uniformity and high rate films, with control of film properties such as refractive index, stress, electrical characteristics and wet chemical etch rate.
ICP CVD features: • Excellent quality low damage films at reduced temperatures. Typical materials deposited include SiO 2 , Si 3 N 4 and SiON, Si and SiC at substrate temperatures as low as 5ºC • ICP source sizes of 65mm, 180mm, 300mm delivering process uniformity up to 200mm wafers
• Electrodes available for temperature ranges from 5ºC to 400ºC • Patented ICP CVD gas distribution technology • In situ chamber cleaning with end- pointing
PECVD process chamber
• RF powered showerhead with optimised gas delivery, provides uniform plasma processing with LF/RF switching allowing precise control of film stress
Options: • Wall heating reduces chamber wall deposition • Helium backside cooling with mechanical clamping ensures uniform wafer temperatures & optimised film properties
ICP CVD process chamber
50nm SiN x
SiO by ICP CVD in ~50µm deep trench 4:1 aspect ratio 2 deposited using TEOS and O 2
SiN x deposited by ICP CVD at room temperature for 22nm T-gate HEMT
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100 Process Control Options Versatile solutions in etch and deposition Laser interferometry • Allows ‘etch-to-depth’ within a layer Optical emission spectroscopy (OES) • Allows a precise stop on a particular layer, improving hroughput and yield • Ideal for full wafer or batch end pointing • Precise etch depth control within multi-layer structures • Allows end pointing on small samples or those that do not provide a strong OES endpoint
Serviceability
Layout options
Highly configurable, flexible systems The Plasma Pro 100 Systems are designed to be installed in ballroom, through the wall or to the wall configuration.
• Enables monitoring of chamber condition and process ‘health’ • Recommended for end pointing of PECVD chamber cleans
Through wall
To the wall
Cluster Options
Platforms may be clustered to combine technologies and processes with either cassette or single wafer loading options. Hexagonal or square transfer chamber configurations are available.
Example laser interferometry endpoint traces
Example OES endpoint traces
Image allows positioning of laser spot
6-way hex handler
4-way square handler
Brooks MMX cluster
Gas Control System A modular upgrade path for gas lines enables users to maximise flexibility of the Plasma Pro 100 . The remote gas line by-pass facility allows broad functionality & ease of use. • The design enables the easy addition of further gas lines, up to a maximum of 12 • Optional purge facility • Heated lines with temperature control
• The gas pod may be sited remotely in a service area or mounted on the process module frame. It is vented and ready for ducting into an extraction system for full safety compliance
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100 Global Service and Support For further information about our Plasma Pro 100 range, please contact your local Oxford Instruments Office Excellent serviceability & low cost of ownership Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology
For more information please email: plasma@oxinst.com
The flexible configuration provides ease of access to all aspects of the tool ensuring excellent serviceability and low cost of ownership.
UK Yatton Tel: +44 (0) 1934 837000 Germany Wiesbaden Tel: +49 (0) 6122 937 161 India Mumbai Tel: +91 22 4253 5100
Superior environmental efficiency Plasma Pro 100 has a low heat load and high energy efficiency. The tool has efficient ergonomics and complies with Semi S2/S8 and cluster capability, making this a tool of choice for production users.
Japan Tokyo Tel: +81 3 5245 3261
Customer support & training Our range of service level agreements will be tailored to your needs: • Choice of support coverage up to 24/7 • Scheduled preventative maintenance calls • Managed spares inventory options • Preferential spare part pricing • Process & user maintenance training • Guaranteed response times for support engineer visits and technical hotline calls
PR China Beijing Tel: +86 10 6518 8160/1/2 Shanghai Tel: +86 21 6132 9688
Singapore Tel: +65 6337 6848 Taiwan Tel: +886 3 5788696
US, Canada & Latin America Concord, MA TOLLFREE: +1 800 447 4717
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