KR20130050422A - Chemical of vapor phase deposition system for continuous process - Google Patents
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Abstract
Chemical vapor deposition apparatus for a continuous process according to the present invention, a plurality of wafer carriers formed with at least one wafer pocket on which the wafer is deposited; A plurality of reaction chambers forming reaction spaces each having a predetermined size for accommodating the wafer, and imparting different reaction conditions to the wafers accommodated in each reaction space; A position change member for changing a position of the wafer carrier so that the wafer is selectively received in a reaction space of a specific reaction chamber; And an outer chamber that fixes the position of the reaction chamber and protects the reaction wafer from exposure to external contaminants.
Description
The present invention relates to a chemical vapor deposition apparatus for a continuous process. More particularly, it relates to a chemical vapor deposition apparatus for growing or depositing one or more semiconductor layers at the same time.
Group III nitride compound semiconductors (hereinafter referred to as nitride semiconductors) are widely used as light emitting devices and high output electric devices, and various studies are being actively conducted to improve device properties.
In general, nitride semiconductors are epitaxial growth methods, and metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) and hydrogen gas phases on substrates (Al 2 O 3 , SiC, Si, LiAlO 2 ), which have different physical and chemical properties. It is grown by a deposition method (HVPE (Hydride Vapor Phase Epitaxy), or a molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), etc., and sapphire (Al 2 O 3 ) substrate is most utilized to date.
In particular, MOCVD and HVPE methods are typically used for the manufacture of semiconductor devices.
In the case of MOCVD, the thin film multilayer growth is advantageous, so it is most used for the manufacture of nitride semiconductor devices.
On the other hand, HVPE has the advantage of being able to manufacture a thick, high-quality nitride semiconductor layer because of its rapid growth rate, but it is difficult to control the growth of very thin films such as multiple quantum wells (MQW).
To solve this problem, a method for growing a semiconductor layer using only the advantages of each method has been disclosed [1].
However, in this method, it takes a long time for the process to be completed due to a batch process process in which a series of process processes are sequentially executed in a predetermined order in a single reactor chamber. Furthermore, since it is possible to grow only the same material when growing a semiconductor layer on a plurality of wafers composed of a single chamber, there is a disadvantage in that the efficiency of depositing various kinds of semiconductor materials is poor. In addition, the existing growth method has to continuously change the internal temperature of the single reaction chamber according to the material to be grown, so that the waiting time (T S1 , T S2 ) for temperature stabilization is increased for each process step. There is a problem that the completion point is late (see Fig. 1).
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[1] Application No.: PCT / EP2008 / 052110
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems,
It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus capable of depositing various kinds of semiconductor materials at the same time.
More specifically, there is at least one individually controllable MOCVD and HVPE reaction chamber in a single deposition apparatus, and by selectively placing each wafer carrier on which a plurality of wafers are seated in a corresponding prepared reaction chamber, It is possible to deposit various kinds of semiconductor materials simultaneously in a reaction chamber in a reaction chamber.
Chemical vapor deposition apparatus for a continuous process according to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of wafer carriers having at least one susceptor on which the wafer to be deposited is mounted; A plurality of reaction chambers forming reaction spaces each having a predetermined size for accommodating the wafer, and imparting different reaction conditions to the wafers accommodated in each reaction space; A position change member for changing a position of the wafer carrier so that the wafer is selectively received in a reaction space of a specific reaction chamber; And an outer chamber that fixes the position of the reaction chamber and protects the reaction wafer from exposure to external contaminants.
In particular, the plurality of reaction chambers may include one or more reaction chambers for MOCVD (Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition) and at least one reaction chamber for HVPE (Hydride Vapor Phase Epitaxy).
The position changing member may include a first moving member for changing a vertical position of the wafer carrier and rotating the wafer carrier; And a second moving member disposed below the first moving member, the second moving member rotating in a center of the inside of the outer chamber to change the horizontal position of the wafer carrier.
The second moving member may have a disk shape, and the first moving member may be disposed at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction of the inner circumferential surface of the second moving member.
In addition, the reaction chamber is provided with a gas supply for supplying a reaction gas to the reaction space, the gas supply is formed on the upper side or the side of the reaction chamber in the reaction chamber Characterized in that the reaction gas is supplied.
In addition, the position change member is characterized in that the gas discharge portion for discharging the reaction gas supplied to the reaction space to the outside is formed in the center.
In addition, the wafer carrier is characterized in that it comprises a heating member for providing radiant heat.
In addition, the heating member may be provided in the reaction chamber according to the characteristics of the reaction chamber.
One or more individually controllable MOCVD and HVPE reaction chambers within a single deposition equipment, and by selectively placing each wafer carrier on which the wafers are seated in the corresponding prepared reaction chamber, various types simultaneously within each reaction chamber Can be quickly deposited in a single deposition equipment.
Furthermore, since it is possible to control the growth of each reaction chamber individually (i.e., supply only the reaction gas corresponding to each reaction chamber), heterogeneous reaction gases are not mixed with each other in one reaction chamber, resulting in higher quality. It is possible to deposit materials for semiconductors.
Furthermore, by independently adjusting the vertical position of the wafer carrier by using the first movable member which can move and rotate, and by adjusting the horizontal position of the wafer carrier by using the second movable member, Irrespective of the desired growth, selective growth is possible.
1 is a view for explaining a conventional semiconductor layer growth method, a view for explaining a growth method according to a batch process (batch process).
2 is a view showing an example of an outer chamber applied to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a view for explaining a reaction chamber, a wafer carrier, and a position change member accommodated in the outer chamber of FIG. 2.
4 is a view for explaining the structure of the chemical vapor deposition apparatus according to the present invention.
5 is a view for explaining a process of changing the horizontal position of the wafer carrier by the second moving member according to the present invention.
6 is a view for explaining a process of changing the vertical position of the wafer carrier by the first moving member according to the present invention.
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. In the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted in order to clearly describe the present invention, and like reference numerals designate like parts throughout the specification.
Throughout the specification, when a part is said to "include" or "include" a certain component, unless otherwise stated, it does not exclude other components, but may further include or include other components it means.
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
1 is a view for explaining a conventional semiconductor layer growth method, a view for explaining a growth method according to a batch process (batch process). The biggest feature of the batch process is that all of the inserted wafers have to grow the same semiconductor layer.
Furthermore, in conventional batch processes using HVPE and MOCVD, the internal temperature of a single reaction chamber must be continuously changed according to the material to be grown. Therefore, there is a problem in that the completion time of the entire process is delayed by increasing the time T S1 , T S2 , which is a waiting time for temperature control and stabilization for each process step.
However, in the case of the present invention, by providing one or more individually controllable MOCVD and HVPE reaction chambers in a single deposition equipment, and by selectively placing each wafer carrier on which the wafer is seated in the corresponding prepared reaction chamber, The waiting time T S1 , T S2 required in the batch process can be significantly reduced. Thus, various kinds of semiconductor materials can be quickly deposited in a single deposition equipment.
In other words, the process according to the present invention is called a continuous process, and this continuous process not only increases the growth efficiency but also has the effect of simultaneously depositing various kinds of high quality semiconductor materials.
2 to 4 are views for explaining a chemical vapor deposition apparatus for a continuous process according to an embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, Figure 2 is a view showing an example of the
First, referring to FIG. 2, the
Furthermore, referring to FIG. 4, the chemical vapor deposition apparatus according to the present invention includes a plurality of
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The position changing member is arranged in accordance with the control signal from the control means. The vertical position is changed or rotated, and the horizontal position of the
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The present invention described above is called a continuous process, and this continuous process not only increases the growth efficiency but also has the effect of simultaneously depositing various kinds of high quality semiconductor materials.
More specifically, by having one or more individually controllable MOCVD and HVPE reaction chambers in a single deposition equipment, by sequentially coupling each wafer carrier on which the wafer is seated to a corresponding prepared reaction chamber in a predetermined bonding order In addition, various kinds of semiconductor materials can be quickly deposited in a single deposition equipment.
Furthermore, since it is possible to control the growth of each reaction chamber individually (i.e., supply only the reaction gas corresponding to each reaction chamber), heterogeneous reaction gases are not mixed with each other in one reaction chamber, resulting in higher quality. It is possible to deposit semiconductor materials.
Further, by independently adjusting the vertical position of the wafer carrier using the first moving
It is to be understood that the foregoing description of the disclosure is for the purpose of illustration and that those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that other embodiments may be readily devised without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the disclosure will be. It is therefore to be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single entity may be distributed and implemented, and components described as being distributed may also be implemented in a combined form.
It is to be understood that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description and that all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and equivalents thereof are included in the scope of the present invention .
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A plurality of reaction chambers forming reaction spaces each having a predetermined size for accommodating the wafer, and imparting different reaction conditions to the wafers accommodated in each reaction space;
A position change member for changing a position of the wafer carrier so that the wafer is selectively received in a reaction space of a specific reaction chamber; And
And an external chamber that fixes the position of the reaction chamber and protects the reaction wafer from exposure to external contaminants.
The plurality of reaction chambers,
A chemical vapor deposition apparatus for a continuous process, characterized in that it comprises at least one reaction chamber for MOCVD (Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition) and at least one reaction chamber for HVPE (Hydride Vapor Phase Epitaxy).
The position change member,
A first moving member for changing a vertical position of the wafer carrier and rotating the wafer carrier; And
And a second movable member installed below the first movable member and configured to change a horizontal position of the wafer carrier by rotating about a center of gravity within the outer chamber. Deposition apparatus.
The second moving member has a disc shape,
And the first moving member is disposed at regular intervals along the circumferential direction of the inner circumferential surface of the second moving member.
The reaction chamber is provided with a gas supply for supplying a reaction gas to the reaction space,
The gas supply part is formed on the upper side or the side of the reaction chamber to Chemical vapor deposition apparatus for a continuous process, characterized in that to supply a reaction gas.
The gaseous vapor deposition apparatus for a continuous process, characterized in that the position change member is formed at the center for discharging the reaction gas supplied to the reaction space to the outside.
The susceptor installed on the wafer carrier is
Chemical vapor deposition apparatus for a continuous process, characterized in that can be inserted or discharged using a load lock chamber.
And the wafer carrier comprises a heating element for providing radiant heat.
The heating member is also provided in the reaction chamber according to the characteristics of the reaction chamber, chemical vapor deposition apparatus for a continuous process.
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