Realization of complex three-dimensional free-standing structures on silicon substrates using controllable underetching in a deep reactive ion etching

作者: A Sandoughsaz , S Azimi , H Mazreati , S Mohajerzadeh

DOI: 10.1088/0960-1317/23/3/035022

关键词: SiliconDry etchingDeep reactive-ion etchingPassivationNanotechnologyEtching (microfabrication)Reactive-ion etchingIsotropic etchingSurface micromachiningMaterials science

摘要: We report the realization of three-dimensional free-standing structures with high complexity on silicon substrates without using surface micromachining. The etching is feasible reactive ion method in which three gases are used a two-step process. passivation step carried out by means hydrogen, oxygen and sulfur-hexafluoride (SF6) while uses SF6 low-density capacitive-coupled radio frequency reactor. overall process can be adjusted to arrive at desired underetchings. formation partially fully suspended reported. Multi-level floated have been realized this method.

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