Method for Producing Tailored Etch Rates and Edge Geometries in the Si3N4/Si02 Technology.

Abstract

The patent application concerns a method of controlling the etch rates of chemically deposited SiO2 and Si3N4 by ion implantation damage and/or appropriate impurities. Ion implantation or addition of impurities into glossy materials provide species control, depth control, and disorder control, all of which affect the etch rate. Such control prevents 'shelving' and provides a structure from which one may tailor the etch configuration useful in fabrication of silicon integrated circuits.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 18, 1976
Accession Number
ADD003323

Entities

People

  • John E. Davey

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Circuits
  • Depth
  • Depth Control
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Fabrication
  • Geometry
  • Implantation
  • Impurities
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Ion Implantation
  • Ions
  • Materials
  • Patent Applications
  • Patents

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Surface Coatings Technology.