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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 10 February 2011
In this work we looked at deposition parameters such as rate and film microstructure during the plasma enhanced CVD processing of TEOS {Si (OCH2 CH3)4) + O2. This is a multi-component oxide due to the inevitable accidental inclusion of carbonatious contaminants. We decided to characterize the plasma parameters, namely the electron energy (from 50 to 600 eV), and the flux of the reactive species. The deposition chamber was modified by the introduction of a stainless steel tubular ring between the electrodes, such that when a positive bias is applied it is possible to inject electrons into the plasma. A dual role for the tubular ring is the transport of oxygen to different locations in the plasma, and to monitor the influence of the oxygen flux on deposition.