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Slip Free Rapid Thermal Processing

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 February 2011

Julian Blake
Affiliation:
Eaton Thin Film Systems, 35 Cherry Hill Drive, Danvers, Massachusetts 01923
Jeffrey C. Gelpey
Affiliation:
Eaton Thin Film Systems, 35 Cherry Hill Drive, Danvers, Massachusetts 01923
John F. Moquin
Affiliation:
Eaton Thin Film Systems, 35 Cherry Hill Drive, Danvers, Massachusetts 01923
James Schlueter
Affiliation:
Eaton Thin Film Systems, 35 Cherry Hill Drive, Danvers, Massachusetts 01923
Ron Capodilupo
Affiliation:
Eaton Thin Film Systems, 35 Cherry Hill Drive, Danvers, Massachusetts 01923
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Abstract

Slip is a primary concern in Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP). Diagnostics for slip are compared, including: visual inspection, differential interference contrast microscopy (Nomarski), X-ray topography, decorative etching and optical surface scanning. Data from each technique are presented. RTP control parameters (temperature uniformity, heat up and cool down rates, edge cooling) and substrate parameters (wafer size, oxygen content, edge damage) which may have an effect on slip are discussed. Typical results for implant annealing sequences on a water-wall DC arc lamp RTP system are presented and used to suggest techniques for process optimization.

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Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1987

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