JPS602680A - Etching method - Google Patents

Etching method

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Publication number
JPS602680A
JPS602680A JP58109136A JP10913683A JPS602680A JP S602680 A JPS602680 A JP S602680A JP 58109136 A JP58109136 A JP 58109136A JP 10913683 A JP10913683 A JP 10913683A JP S602680 A JPS602680 A JP S602680A
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Prior art keywords
film
etching
pattern
substrate
sio2
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JPS6217031B2 (en
Inventor
Mutsuhiro Sekido
関戸 睦弘
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Oki Electric Industry Co Ltd
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01LSEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS H10
    • H01L31/00Semiconductor devices sensitive to infrared radiation, light, electromagnetic radiation of shorter wavelength or corpuscular radiation and specially adapted either for the conversion of the energy of such radiation into electrical energy or for the control of electrical energy by such radiation; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment thereof or of parts thereof; Details thereof
    • H01L31/18Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of these devices or of parts thereof
    • H01L31/1884Manufacture of transparent electrodes, e.g. TCO, ITO

Abstract

PURPOSE:To form easily a fine pattern of Si or SiO2 on a substrate by etching photolithographically the mixed film of In2O3 and SnO2 formed on the Si or SiO2 film on the substrate than etching the same with hydrofluoric acid, etc. CONSTITUTION:A mixed film (ITO) film 3 of In2O3 and SnO2 is formed by a vapor deposition method with an electron beam, etc. on the Si or SiO2 film 2 formed on a substrate 1. A positive type photoresist is then applied on the ITO film 3 and is then exposed and developed to form a resist pattern 4. The film 3 is etched by a soln. mixture composed of FeCl3 and HCl kept at about 40 deg.C to form the resist pattern 4 and the pattern of the film 3. After the pattern 4 is removed with a remover kept at about 50 deg.C, the Si or SiO2 film 2 is etched with the soln. mixture composed of a hydrofluoric acid and nitric acid or hydrofluoric acid and ammonium fluoride, then the film 3 is removed with HCl or a soln. mixture composed of HCl and FeCl3, by which the fine pattern of the Si or SiO2 film 2 is obtd.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】 (技術分解) この発明に基板上のStもしくはSin、の微細パター
ンを得ることができるStもしくは5in2のエツチン
グ法に関する。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Technical Analysis) The present invention relates to a St or 5in2 etching method that can obtain a fine pattern of St or Sin on a substrate.

(従来技術) 従来のStもしく1qsto、のエツチング!1si0
2上に7オトレジストを塗布し、所要のパターンをフォ
トレジストで形成し、フッ酸と硝酸との混合液もしくは
フッ酸とフッ化アンモニウムとの混合液でエツチングを
行うが、SiもしくはSiO□に対し、たとえばAZ系
フォトレジストのようなポジ型のフォトレジストは付着
力が弱く、エツチング中にフォトレジストが剥離してし
まうという欠点がある。
(Prior art) Conventional etching of St or 1qsto! 1si0
7 photoresist is applied on 2, a desired pattern is formed with the photoresist, and etching is performed with a mixed solution of hydrofluoric acid and nitric acid or a mixed solution of hydrofluoric acid and ammonium fluoride. For example, a positive type photoresist such as an AZ-based photoresist has a weak adhesion and has the disadvantage that the photoresist peels off during etching.

この、ボッ型のフォトレジストヲ使用する場合は接着助
剤を塗布した後、ボッ型のフォトレジストを塗布すると
いうように塗布工程が増え、また厚みも増すため分解能
が悪くなるという欠点がある。
When using this open-shaped photoresist, there are disadvantages in that the coating process is increased, such as applying the adhesive aid and then the open-shaped photoresist, and the thickness is also increased, resulting in poor resolution.

そこで、StもしくはSin、に対する付着力が優れた
ネガ型のフォトレジストが広く使用さ几ているが、ボン
型の7オトレソストと比べて分解能が悪く、またエツチ
ング後のレジスト除去がポジ型のフォトレジストのよう
にアセトンなどの有機溶剤で除去できないという欠点が
あった。
Therefore, negative-type photoresists, which have excellent adhesion to St or Sin, are widely used, but they have lower resolution than Bonn-type 7-tone photoresists, and are difficult to remove after etching compared to positive-type photoresists. However, it has the disadvantage that it cannot be removed with organic solvents such as acetone.

(発明の目的) この発明は上記従来の欠点を除去するためになさルたも
ので、ホ) IJソ工程が容易でかつ微細パターンが形
成できるとともに、絶縁基板上に多数のTFT回路を形
成するときに利用できるエツチング方法を提供すること
を目的とする。
(Objective of the Invention) The present invention was made to eliminate the above-mentioned drawbacks of the conventional technology. The purpose is to provide an etching method that can be used in some cases.

(発明の構成) この発明のエツチング方法は、基板上に形成さitたS
iあるいニSio2層上にIn、O,とSnO2の混合
膜を形成し、ホトリソエツチング法によシこのIn2O
3とSnugの混合膜を所定のパターンに形成した後フ
ッ酸と硝酸の混合液もしくはフッ酸とフッ化アンモニウ
ムの混合液でSiもしくUSiO2のエツチングを行う
ようにしたものである。
(Structure of the Invention) The etching method of the present invention provides an etching method for etching S formed on a substrate.
A mixed film of In, O, and SnO2 is formed on the i or d Sio2 layer, and this In2O is formed by photolithography.
After forming a mixed film of No. 3 and Snug into a predetermined pattern, Si or USiO2 is etched with a mixed solution of hydrofluoric acid and nitric acid or a mixed solution of hydrofluoric acid and ammonium fluoride.

(実施例) 以下、この発明のエツチング方法の実施例について図面
に基づき説明する。第1図(a)ないし第1図(e)は
それぞれその一実施例の工程説明図である。
(Example) Hereinafter, an example of the etching method of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. FIG. 1(a) to FIG. 1(e) are process explanatory diagrams of one embodiment.

まず、第1図(a)に示すごとく基板1上に形成された
StまたはSiO2膜2上にIn2O,とSnO,の混
合膜(以後ITOと呼ぶ)3を膜厚略500A〜略30
00^の厚さに電子ビーム蒸着法またはス/やツタ法で
形成し、このITO膜3上に第1図6)に示すととくポ
ー/y型フオトレソストヲ数1000^〜略2μmの膜
厚に塗布し、露光、現像を行ってレジストパターン4を
形成する。
First, as shown in FIG. 1(a), a mixed film of In2O and SnO (hereinafter referred to as ITO) 3 is deposited on a St or SiO2 film 2 formed on a substrate 1 with a film thickness of about 500A to about 30A.
On this ITO film 3, as shown in FIG. A resist pattern 4 is formed by coating, exposing, and developing.

ITOia上にはAZ系フォトレジストなどは容易に塗
布できる。途布法はスピンナ、あるいはロールコータな
ど一般的に普及した方法でよい。
AZ-based photoresist or the like can be easily coated on ITOia. The spreading method may be a commonly used method such as a spinner or a roll coater.

レジストパターン4が形成できたら、次にITOTaO
2ツチングし、第1図(e)に示すごとくレジストパタ
ーン4.!:ITO膜3のパターンを形成する。
After resist pattern 4 is formed, next ITOTaO
2. Then, resist pattern 4. is formed as shown in FIG. 1(e). ! : Forming a pattern of the ITO film 3.

このITOTaO2ツチングはFecA3Hctの混合
液をほぼ40℃に加熱して行うとほぼ500人/分のエ
ツチング速度でエツチングできる。ITOTaO2明で
あるため、エツチング状態を観察しながらのエツチング
は難しいから、エツチング時間によυエツチングを制御
する。HcLのみのエッチ液ではエツチング速度が速す
ぎるため時間によるエツチング制御は難しい。
When this ITOTaO2 etching is carried out by heating the FecA3Hct mixture to approximately 40 DEG C., etching can be performed at an etching rate of approximately 500 people/min. Because ITOTaO2 is bright, it is difficult to perform etching while observing the etching state, so etching is controlled by the etching time. With an etchant containing only HcL, the etching rate is too fast, making it difficult to control etching by time.

ITOTaO2る所要のパターンを形成したら、次に第
1図(d)に示すごとく、レジストパターン4を除去し
、Siまたは5IO2frエツチングする。ボッ型フォ
トレジスト4の除去はネガ型と比べて非常に容易で専用
リムーバを略80℃に加熱して使用するとよいが、特に
AZ系レジストの場合はアセトンで容易に除去できる。
After forming a desired pattern of ITOTaO2, the resist pattern 4 is removed and Si or 5IO2fr etching is performed, as shown in FIG. 1(d). Removal of the bot-type photoresist 4 is much easier than that of the negative-type photoresist, and it is recommended to use a special remover heated to about 80° C., but AZ-type resist in particular can be easily removed with acetone.

Siのエツチング液として、7ツ酸と硝酸の混合液に希
釈剤として酢酸を混ぜた溶液を使用するとSiの結晶方
位依存が無視できる。Sin、、のエツチング液はフッ
酸またはフッ酸とフッ化アンモニウム水溶液の混合液を
用いる。
When a solution containing acetic acid as a diluent in a mixed solution of heptonic acid and nitric acid is used as an etching solution for Si, the dependence on the crystal orientation of Si can be ignored. As the etching solution for Sin, ., hydrofluoric acid or a mixed solution of hydrofluoric acid and an aqueous ammonium fluoride solution is used.

ところが、ITOTaO2ッ酸、硝酸、酢酸、フッ化ア
ンモニウム水溶液およびこれらの混合液に対し反応は起
らず、したがってエツチングされない。StまたはSi
n、のエツチングが終ると第1図(e)に示すごとく、
ITO膜3’t HctあるいはHcLとFect3の
混合液でエツチングし、基板1上に所要のパターンにノ
臂ターニングされたStまたは5in2膜2が残る。S
iおよび5iO1はHeA 、 Featsおよびこれ
らの混合液ではエツチングさnない。
However, no reaction occurs with ITOTaO2 fluoric acid, nitric acid, acetic acid, ammonium fluoride aqueous solution, or a mixture thereof, and therefore no etching occurs. St or Si
After etching of n, as shown in Fig. 1(e),
The ITO film 3't is etched with a mixed solution of Hct or HcL and Fect3, and the St or 5in2 film 2 remains on the substrate 1 with the corners turned into a desired pattern. S
i and 5iO1 are not etched by HeA, Feats, or a mixture thereof.

第1図(d)において、Slまたは5i02のエツチン
グ前にレジスト4を除去したが、エツチング後に除去し
てもSiまたは5in2のエツチングには何ら問題は生
じない。
In FIG. 1(d), the resist 4 was removed before etching Sl or 5i02, but even if it is removed after etching, no problem will occur when etching Si or 5in2.

なお、ITOTaO21膜あるいは5in2に対し、付
着性はよく、またITOTaO2し、ボッ型フォトレジ
ストの付着性はよいので、エツチング中に剥離するとい
うト、ラブルは生じない。
It should be noted that it has good adhesion to the ITOTaO2 film or 5in2 film, and since the adhesion of the ITOTaO2 and bot-type photoresist is good, there will be no problem of peeling off during etching.

以上説明したように、上記実施例では、Slまた[81
02のエツチングマスクとしてI’l’Oi3’に使用
しているため、ホトリソエツチング工程はボッ型フォト
レジストで行えるため、微細iRパターン得られ、かつ
レジストの除去が容易であるという利点がある。
As explained above, in the above embodiment, Sl or [81
Since I'l'Oi3' is used as an etching mask for No. 02, the photolithography process can be performed using a bottom photoresist, which has the advantage that a fine iR pattern can be obtained and the resist can be easily removed.

また、多層膜の最上膜のSiまたtmsi02膜のエツ
チングを行うとき、下層膜の状態を観察しながらエツチ
ングを行いたい場合などITOTaO2明であるため、
可能であるという利点がある。
In addition, when etching the topmost Si or tmsi02 film of a multilayer film, it is preferable to perform etching while observing the condition of the underlying film, since ITOTaO2 is bright.
The advantage is that it is possible.

なお、ITOTaO2りに5n02またu In103
を用いてもよい。
In addition, ITOTaO2 5n02 and u In103
may also be used.

(発明の効果) 以上のように、この発明のエツチング方法によれば、基
板上に形成されたSiまたはSiO2膜上にIn2O3
とSnO2の混合膜を形成し、ホトリソエツチング法に
よりこのIn2O,と5n03の混合膜を所定のノリー
ンに形成した後、フッ酸と硝酸の混合液もしくはフッ酸
とフッ化アンモニウムの混合液でStもしくは5in2
のエツチングを行うようにしたので、ホ) IJソ工程
が容易でかつ微細パターンが形成できるとともに絶縁基
板上に多数のTPT回路を形成するときに利用できる。
(Effects of the Invention) As described above, according to the etching method of the present invention, In2O3 is etched on the Si or SiO2 film formed on the substrate.
After forming a mixed film of In2O and 5n03 to a predetermined thickness by photolithography, St. Or 5in2
Since etching is performed, e) the IJ etching process is easy and fine patterns can be formed, and it can be used when forming a large number of TPT circuits on an insulating substrate.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of the drawing]

第1図(a)ないし第1図(c)はそれぞれこの発明の
エツチング方法の一実施例の工程説明図である。 1・・・基板、2・・・Sl″!、たはSin、膜、3
・・・ITO膜、4・・・レジストパターン。 第1E 手続補正書(方式) %式% エツチング方法 3、補正をする者 事件との関係 特許 出願人 (029)沖電気工業株式会社 4、代理人 イ 5、補正命令の日付 昭和58年9月27日(発送日)
 [6、補正の対象 ( 明細書の図面の簡単な説明の欄 7、補正の内容 吻ヒ緋呵〒通−一 (1)明細書7頁11行「第、14図(C)」を「第1
図手続補正書 昭和53年11月11日 子許庁長官若杉和夫殿 、事件の表示 昭和58年 特 許 願第109136 号i1発明の
名称 エツチング方法 )、補正をする者 事件との関係 特 許 出願人 (029)沖電気工業株式会社 [1代理人 5、補正命令の日付 昭和 年 月 日 (自発)5、
補正の対象 明細1の発明の詳細な説明の欄 乙補正の内容 別紙の通り 7 補正の内容 1)明細14頁10行r Fect3HctJ ’k 
r FeCtsとHClJと訂正する。 2)同4頁15行「HCtJをrHctJと訂正する。 3)同5頁14行および15行r HctあるいはHc
lとFeets J f r HCIJ’>るいはHC
lとにt3ゴと訂正する。 4)同5頁17行r l−1ct、 FeC13J k
 r HCL 。 FeC13Jと訂正する。 436−
FIGS. 1(a) to 1(c) are process explanatory diagrams of one embodiment of the etching method of the present invention, respectively. 1...Substrate, 2...Sl''!, or Sin, film, 3
...ITO film, 4...resist pattern. Part 1E Procedural amendment (method) % formula % etching method 3, relationship with the case of the person making the amendment Patent Applicant (029) Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. 4, Agent A 5, Date of amendment order September 1982 27th (shipping date)
[6. Subject of amendment (Brief explanation of drawings column 7 of the specification, contents of amendment) (1) Changed "Figure 14 (C)" to page 7, line 11 of the specification as " 1st
Amendment to Figure Procedures November 11, 1973 Mr. Kazuo Wakasugi, Director-General of the Japan Patent Office, Indication of the Case 1988 Patent Application No. 109136 (i1 Name Etching Method of Invention), Person Making the Amendment Relationship with the Case Patent Applicant (029) Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. [1 agent 5, date of amendment order Showa year month day (self-motivated) 5,
Detailed explanation of the invention in Specification 1 subject to amendment B Contents of amendment As shown in Attachment 7 Contents of amendment 1) Details page 14, line 10r Fect3HctJ 'k
Correct as r FeCts and HClJ. 2) Page 4, line 15 “Correct HCtJ to rHctJ. 3) Page 5, lines 14 and 15 r Hct or Hc
l and Feets J f r HCIJ'> Rui HC
Correct it to t3go. 4) Same page 5 line 17 r l-1ct, FeC13J k
rHCL. Corrected to FeC13J. 436-

Claims (1)

【特許請求の範囲】 基板上に形成されたStあるいはSin、層上にIn2
O。 とS no2の混合膜を形成し、ホトリソエツチング法
によシこのIn2O,と5n02の混合膜を所要のパタ
ーンに形成した後、フッ酸と硝酸の混合液もしくはフッ
酸とフッ化アンモニウムの混合液でSiもしくはSiO
2のエツチングを行うことを特徴とするエツチング方法
[Claims] St or Sin formed on a substrate, In2 formed on a layer
O. After forming a mixed film of In2O and 5n02 into a desired pattern by photolithography, a mixed solution of hydrofluoric acid and nitric acid or a mixture of hydrofluoric acid and ammonium fluoride is used. Si or SiO as a liquid
An etching method characterized by performing the etching described in step 2.
JP58109136A 1983-06-20 1983-06-20 Etching method Granted JPS602680A (en)

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