用于非易失性相变存储器中Si2Sb2Te5在CF4/Ar等离子体下的反应离子刻蚀

Phase change random access memory（PCRAM） is one of the best candidates for next generation nonvolatile memory,and phase change Si₂Sb₂Te₅ material is expected to be a promising material for PCRAM.In the fabrication of phase change random access memories,the etching process is a critical step.In this paper,the etching characteristics of Si₂Sb₂Te₅ films were studied with a CF₄/Ar gas mixture using a reactive ion etching system.We observed a monotonic decrease in etch rate with decreasing CF4 concentration,meanwhile,Ar concentration went up and smoother etched surfaces were obtained.It proves that CF4 determines the etch rate while Ar plays an important role in defining the smoothness of the etched surface and sidewall edge acuity.Compared with Ge₂Sb₂Te₅, it is found that Si₂Sb₂Te₅ has a greater etch rate.Etching characteristics of Si₂Sb₂Te₅ as a function of power and pressure were also studied.The smoothest surfaces and most vertical sidewalls were achieved using a CF₄/Ar gas mixture ratio of 10/40,a background pressure of 40 mTorr,and power of 200 W.     

相变材料等离子体刻蚀的研究进展

首先综述了相变材料等离子体刻蚀技术的研究进展,然后讨论了影响相变材料等离子体刻蚀的主要工艺参数,如线圈功率、腔体气压、偏压、刻蚀气体及气体比例等,进而解释了工艺参数与刻蚀结果的依赖关系。同时采用多种分析手段,对相变材料在等离子体刻蚀工艺中产生的刻蚀损伤进行了分类和表征,并基于该分析结果提出了工艺优化方案。最后总结了相变材料等离子体刻蚀技术的反应机理,相变材料的刻蚀是自发反应与离子辅助化学反应相结合的过程,同时物理溅射与低挥发性产物的离子激发脱附也起着重要的辅助作用。