Practice Step 2: Etching Equipment Overview (4.4) - Etching and Deposition Processes
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Step 2: Etching Equipment Overview

Practice - Step 2: Etching Equipment Overview

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of an asher in etching processes?

💡 Hint: Think about post-etching cleaning.

Question 2 Easy

Name two key components of a plasma etching system.

💡 Hint: They're essential for etching to occur.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of a RIE system?

To etch materials in a vacuum
To remove photoresist
For isotropic material removal

💡 Hint: Consider what RIE stands for.

Question 2

True or False: ICP etchers are used for shallow etching.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the benefits of higher plasma density.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the efficiency of combining different etching methods. Why might a semiconductor manufacturer choose to use both wet benches and dry etching techniques together?

💡 Hint: Think about how each method complements the other.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design an experiment to test the efficacy of an ICP etcher versus a RIE system for etching a specific material. What parameters would you control?

💡 Hint: Consider all factors affecting etching performance.

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