메뉴 건너뛰기
소속 기관 / 학교 인증
인증하면 논문, 학술자료 등을  무료로 열람할 수 있어요.
한국대학교, 누리자동차, 시립도서관 등 나의 기관을 확인해보세요
(국내 대학 90% 이상 구독 중)
고객센터 ENG
주제분류

논문 기본 정보

저자정보
(Ajou University) (Ajou University)
저널정보
대한전자공학회 JOURNAL OF SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE Journal of Semiconductor Technology and Science Vol.26 No.1
오류 신고하기

피인용 0

검색

    초록·키워드

    Selective etching of GaN over AlGaN is a critical process step in GaN-based high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) fabrication, where precise removal of GaN is required without damaging the thin AlGaN barrier. In this study, we developed a high-selectivity, low-damage etching process using a customized BCl₃/SF<sub>6</sub> inductively coupled plasma reactive ion etching (ICP-RIE) system. Specifically, a 27.12 MHz helical resonance ICP source was utilized to generate high-density radicals and maximize gas dissociation efficiency, while the substrate temperature was precisely controlled using an external oil-circulating bath. The effects of gas composition and substrate temperature on etch rates, selectivity, and surface properties were systematically investigated. By optimizing the gas ratio to 30% SF<sub>6</sub>, a record-high GaN-over-AlGaN selectivity of 78:1 was obtained while maintaining a fast GaN etch rate. Temperature-dependent studies revealed that Al-F passivation was stable at low temperatures, whereas it degraded above 40 ℃, resulting in a significant decrease in selectivity. Although low temperatures enhanced passivation, they also promoted AlCl₃ residue oxidation, resulting in unintended surface roughening. At an intermediate temperature of ∼30℃, the etched surface exhibited the best overall characteristics, including smooth morphology, stable chemical states, and minimized leakage current. These results demonstrate that selective, high-throughput, and low-damage GaN etching can be realized by combining optimized BCl₃/SF<sub>6</sub> chemistry with precise substrate temperature control and high-frequency ICP operation.

    최근 본 자료 전체보기

      UCI(KEPA) : I410-151-26-02-096406801