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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 22 February 2011
The effects of Si implantation (2×1015 · cm-2) on the diffusion of Sb in Sb doped silica (SiO2) spin-on layers and on their hardness were studied. RBS analysis and AES depth profiling showed that the implantation greatly retarded the Sb diffusion (1000–1200°C, 10 sec) in the oxide layer. Hence the high level of Sb near the SiO2/Si interface, which is clearly seen for the unimplanted part of the sample was not noticible in the non implanted part. AES depth profile measurements also showed that the deposited oxide layers were more sputter resistant as a result of the implantation. The above observations are related to the ion induced radiation damage.