Step-by-step HF etching on Si (0001) and C (000-1) crystal faces of 4H-SiC with OH or F-OH terminations: A first-principles study of the atomic-scale etching mechanism

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Yuncai Jiang; Shuangying Lei; Zixian Li; Zai‐Fa Zhou

doi:10.1039/d5cp03118d

January 1, 2025Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics

Step-by-step HF etching on Si (0001) and C (000-1) crystal faces of 4H-SiC with OH or F-OH terminations: A first-principles study of the atomic-scale etching mechanism

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This study demonstrates the atomic-scale etching mechanisms for SiC crystal faces.
Sequential HF etching showed different behaviors on Si (0001) and C (000-1) surfaces, crucial for IC processes.
First-principles calculations were employed to provide insights into the etching mechanism at an atomic level.
Understanding etching is essential for improving integrated circuit fabrication techniques.

Implication

This analysis reveals the sequential etching behavior on specific crystal faces in 4H-SiC, indicating significant impacts for IC manufacturing.

Abstract

Etching is a crucial step in the process of integrated circuits (ICs). This study investigates the sequential HF etching behavior of the Si (0001) and C (000-1) crystal faces of...

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Jiang et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68efa18f9d05deea71d13ff0 https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cp03118d

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Step-by-step HF etching on Si (0001) and C (000-1) crystal faces of 4H-SiC with OH or F-OH terminations: A first-principles study of the atomic-scale etching mechanism

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Step-by-step HF etching on Si (0001) and C (000-1) crystal faces of 4H-SiC with OH or F-OH terminations: A first-principles study of the atomic-scale etching mechanism

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