WO2007060876A1 - プラズマ処理装置およびプラズマ処理方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a plasma processing apparatus for manufacturing a semiconductor thin film and a plasma processing method using the same, and more specifically, a plasma processing apparatus using a reaction chamber into which a reaction gas is introduced and the plasma processing apparatus
- the present invention relates to a plasma processing method to be used.
- Patent Document 1 an apparatus that improves the uniformity of etching or vapor deposition in plasma chemical technology is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
- Patent Document 1 US Pat. No. 4,264,393
- plasma CVD devices used for manufacturing semiconductor thin films are generally arranged in pairs.
- 'A device comprising a supported force sword and anode, a device for applying high-frequency power to one of the plate-shaped force sword and anode, and a reaction gas supply device for forming a thin film.
- plasma CVD apparatus plasma is generated by applying high-frequency power while supplying a reactive gas between the force sword and the anode, thereby generating a plasma of the substrate installed between the force sword and the anode. A thin film is formed on the surface.
- the gap between the force sword and the anode is called an interelectrode distance.
- the distance between the electrodes has a certain range in which plasma can be effectively generated. In this range, the distance between the electrodes is controlled. The accuracy of the control should be as high as possible.
- the interelectrode distance is generally controlled on the order of 1Z100 with respect to the interelectrode distance, that is, with an accuracy of about 1% of the interelectrode distance.
- the method of controlling the distance between the electrodes ensures that the strength of the electrode force sword and the anode is sufficiently secured with respect to their size so as not to cause stagnation in the arranged force sword and anode. It is done by. Disclosure of the invention
- An object of the present invention is to provide a plasma processing apparatus capable of obtaining a good film formability regardless of the stagnation of the electrode that occurs when the anode and the force sword, which are plate-like electrodes, have a large area. Is to provide.
- a reaction chamber a gas introduction portion for introducing a reaction gas into the reaction chamber, an exhaust portion for exhausting the reaction gas from the reaction chamber, and a flat plate shape supported in the reaction chamber
- the first electrode and the second electrode, and the first support and the second support that support the first electrode and the second electrode in a facing manner, the first electrode and the second electrode being the first support
- a plasma processing apparatus is provided in which the maximum stagnation amount, which is the maximum subsidence processing due to its own weight in the state of being supported by the second support, is the same.
- the structure of the large-area substrate can be reduced. A uniform semiconductor thin film can be obtained on the surface.
- FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an overall configuration of a plasma processing apparatus (thin film manufacturing apparatus) according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an overall configuration of a plasma processing apparatus (thin film manufacturing apparatus) according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
- the maximum stagnation amount and the second electrode which are the maximum settling distance due to the weight of the first electrode.
- the maximum amount of stagnation which is the maximum subsidence distance due to its own weight, is the same.
- the shape, size and material of the first electrode and the second electrode are identical to each other” means that the two electrodes are mainly planar and flat. This means that the surface dimensions, thickness, and basic materials are not substantially different from the viewpoint of forming a semiconductor thin film having desired characteristics on the surface of the substrate.
- the maximum amount of stagnation of the first electrode and the second electrode is the same as each other” means that both electrodes arranged in a predetermined state are swollen by their own weight according to their rigidity and sink for a certain distance.
- the maximum amount of sag which is the maximum subsidence distance, is not substantially different from the viewpoint of forming a semiconductor thin film having desired characteristics on the surface of the substrate.
- the first electrode and the second electrode can have a hollow structure.
- a reaction gas flow path can be provided in the airspace, or an electrode heating heater can be provided.
- first electrode and the second electrode are supported at the periphery, for example, so that they can be moved within a limited range.
- free stagnation occurs due to its own weight in the first electrode and the second electrode, and the maximum stagnation amount of both electrodes becomes the same due to the above-described structural features.
- a metal plate such as stainless steel or aluminum alloy can be used.
- these metal plates are annealed at a predetermined annealing temperature, residual strain of the metal plates due to machining or the like is removed, and the same maximum stagnation amount can be obtained for both electrodes.
- the maximum amount of stagnation that is, the maximum subsidence distance at this time is preferably 1% or more of the inter-electrode distance (distance between the first electrode and the second electrode). This is because, when the distance between the electrodes is less than 1%, it is difficult to compare the maximum amount of stagnation of both electrodes and to arrange them so that they are the same.
- a substrate on which a film is formed by plasma treatment is formed by sandwiching the substrate along the sag of the first electrode and the second electrode. In this case, a glass substrate or the like is used as the substrate.
- a substrate having a material strength such as glass is placed on a thin plate-shaped tray made of an aluminum alloy or the like, and the substrate and the tray are connected to the first electrode and the second electrode. It is also possible to carry out film formation by plasma treatment by bending it along the sag of the electrode.
- the plasma processing apparatus according to the present invention is, for example, silicon-based by a plasma CVD method. Used to manufacture thin films.
- Examples of the silicon-based thin film include a thin film having a crystalline strength and an amorphous structure mainly composed of silicon.
- a gas containing silicon element can be used. Specifically, silane (SiH), disilane (SiH), etc. are used as the reaction gas.
- silanes and disilanes can be diluted with hydrogen (H) or helium (He).
- the silicon-based thin film manufactured by the plasma processing apparatus according to the present invention includes a carbonized silicon (SiC) film, a silicon nitride (SiN) film, and an oxide silicon (SiO) film. And SiGe film.
- a gas such as CH or CH containing a carbon element is simultaneously introduced in addition to a gas containing a silicon element as a reaction gas.
- the reactive gas is silicon.
- gas containing Ge element gas such as GeH containing germanium element
- impurities can be introduced into these silicon-based thin films to control conductivity.
- n-type is used, PH is used, and when p-type is used, impurity elements such as BH are used.
- the gas to be contained is introduced at the same time.
- reaction chamber one capable of evacuating at least the inside to a vacuum can be used.
- a reaction chamber can be made of, for example, stainless steel or aluminum alloy.
- the reaction chamber has a structure that can be completely sealed using an O-ring or the like. It is preferable to do.
- the gas introduction section is not particularly limited to the force that can be used, for example, conventionally used in a plasma CVD apparatus.
- examples of the exhaust unit include a vacuum pump, An exhaust pipe connecting the reaction chamber and the vacuum pump, or a pressure controller provided in the middle of the exhaust pipe can be used.
- a high frequency power supply unit for applying high frequency power between the first electrode and the second electrode is provided.
- this high-frequency power supply section for example, a plasma excitation power supply and an impedance matching device, etc. can be used.
- the first electrode and the second electrode those having a flat plate shape and made of a heat-resistant conductive material such as stainless steel, aluminum alloy, and carbon can be used. It is preferable that the first electrode and the second electrode have the same shape, size, and material. Also, if there is residual strain due to mechanical caulking, etc., it remains after annealing. I prefer to remove the distortion.
- the first electrode has a hollow structure, for example, and may be an anode electrode with a built-in heater.
- the second electrode has, for example, a hollow structure and has a large number of holes on the surface facing the first electrode. Even a force sword electrode with.
- the first support and the second support are arranged so that the first electrode and the second electrode are orthogonal to the direction of gravity, that is, both the electrodes are horizontal. You may support. In such a configuration, for example, when the first electrode and the second electrode are substantially square, the first support and the second support are divided into four parts that support the four corners of the first electrode and the second electrode. Supporting one force each is good.
- the four divided support pieces constituting the second support body are four struts that extend vertically upward in the bottom force of the reaction chamber. Are fixed to the top of each, respectively.
- first support and the second support are not limited to those described above.
- two frames that support only the edges of the first electrode and the second electrode respectively.
- a frame-like gantry may be used, and furthermore, these two frame-like gantry may be formed integrally in a row.
- the first support and the shape of the second support 'form can support the first electrode and the second electrode in parallel with each other, and at least of the first electrode and the second electrode.
- it can be slidably supported, it is not particularly limited in any shape or form.
- each of the first support and the second support has a locking projection for loosely locking the edges of the first electrode and the second electrode
- the protrusions may be arranged such that a gap is formed between each edge of the first electrode and the second electrode and each locking protrusion.
- each divided support piece may be provided with a locking projection.
- the locking protrusions may protrude along the outer peripheral edge of each mount.
- the first support and the second support may be made of an insulator.
- the insulator constituting the first support and the second support for example, a heat-resistant material having excellent insulating properties and heat insulation properties such as glass, alumina, and zircoure can be exemplified.
- a conductor may be used for the support on the installation side.
- a plurality of pairs of the first electrode and the second electrode, and the first support and the second support may be provided in one reaction chamber.
- the first electrode and the second electrode generate free stagnation in the direction of gravity by the above support method, and the size of the free stagnation, that is, the subsidence distance, is as described above. It is preferable that it is 1% or more of the gap distance between two electrodes (distance between electrodes).
- the substrate on which the thin film is formed is placed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and follows the stagnation of the sufficiently thin first electrode and second electrode.
- a glass substrate with a transparent conductive film coated on the surface can be used, and the substrate is placed on a tray 7 made of the same material as the first and second electrodes so that it can be easily transported. You can handle it.
- the planar dimension of the tray 7 may be the same force as the substrate or a little larger.
- the present invention uses the plasma processing apparatus according to the above-described one aspect, and the substrate on which the thin film is to be formed is bent along the sag of the first electrode and the second electrode. Between the first electrode and the second electrode.
- the present invention also provides a plasma processing method for forming a semiconductor thin film on a substrate surface by applying high-frequency power to the substrate.
- a plasma processing apparatus for producing a thin film according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
- a plasma processing apparatus 100 for manufacturing a thin film according to Embodiment 1 includes a chamber 15, a gas introduction unit 28 for introducing a reaction gas into the chamber 15, and a chamber.
- An exhaust unit 29 for exhausting the reaction gas in 15 and a high-frequency power source unit 30 for applying high-frequency power to the chamber 15 are provided.
- a flat rectangular anode electrode (first electrode) 4 a flat rectangular force sword electrode (second electrode) 12, and both these electrodes 4 ⁇ 12 are parallel to each other.
- a first support 6 and a second support 5 are provided for supporting the sliding support in a slidable manner.
- the force sword electrode 12 has a shower plate 2 and a back plate 3 and is provided to face the anode electrode 4.
- the chamber 15 has a rectangular planar shape, and includes a main body portion 9 and a door portion 8. Both the main body 9 and the door 8 can be made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy. The fitting part between the main body 9 and the door 8 is sealed with an O-ring (not shown).
- An exhaust unit 29 including an exhaust pipe 20, a vacuum pump 21, and a pressure controller 22 is connected to the chamber 15 and is configured so that the inside of the chamber 15 can be controlled to an arbitrary degree of vacuum. Has been.
- One first support 6 is provided on the rectangular bottom surface of the main body 9 of the chamber 15 in the vicinity of each corner, and the anode electrode 4 is placed on the first support 6. It has been.
- the first support 6 is composed of four small block-shaped split support piece forces for reasons described later, and the four corners of the anode electrode 4 are supported by these four split support pieces, respectively.
- the dimension of the anode electrode 4 is set to an appropriate dimension according to the dimension of the substrate 1 to be deposited.
- the planar dimension of the substrate 1 was set to 900 550111111 to 1200 750111111
- the planar dimension of the anode electrode 4 was set to 1000 ⁇ 600 mm to 1200 ⁇ 800 mm
- the thickness was set to 10 to 50 mm.
- the anode electrode 4 can be made of stainless steel, an aluminum alloy, carbon, or the like, but in the first embodiment, an aluminum alloy is used.
- the anode electrode 4 has a hollow structure, and a heater (sheath heater) 24 is built in the hollow portion.
- the anode electrode has a residual strain due to machining to make a hollow structure. For this reason, the working strain is removed from the anode electrode 4 by annealing before use.
- This annealing process is performed using a sealed temperature sensor such as thermocouple 25.
- the treatment temperature varies depending on the metal used as the anode electrode 4, but when an aluminum alloy is used, a temperature cycle is generally used in which annealing is performed after holding at 345 ° C.
- the anode electrode 4 is merely placed on the first support 6 and is not fixed by screwing or the like. As a result, even if the anode electrode 4 is heated and expanded, the anode electrode 4 can slide on the first support 6 by the amount of expansion, so that the expansion is released and the gravity electrode is free to move downward. You can rub in.
- the anode electrode 4 and the chamber 15 are electrically connected by four ground plates. That is, the ground plate is manufactured from an aluminum plate having a width of 10 to 35 mm and a thickness of 0.5 to 3 mm, and is attached to each of the four corners of the anode electrode 4.
- the force sword electrode 12 is a hollow electrode composed of the shower plate 2 and the back plate 3. Both the shower plate 2 and the back plate 3 can produce a force such as stainless steel or aluminum alloy. Used.
- the dimension of the force sword electrode 12 is set to an appropriate dimension according to the dimension of the substrate 1 to be deposited.
- the force sword electrode 12 has a planar dimension of 1000 X 600 mn! By setting the thickness to ⁇ 1200 x 800mm and the thickness to 10 ⁇ 50mm, the same dimensions as the anode electrode 4 are achieved.
- the force sword electrode 12 has a hollow inside and is connected to the gas introduction part 28 via the reaction gas pipe 23. The reaction gas introduced from the gas introduction unit 28 into the force sword electrode 12 through the reaction gas pipe 23 is discharged into a plurality of pore force showers formed in the shower plate 2 of the force sword electrode 12.
- the plurality of holes of the shower plate 2 have a diameter of 0.1 to 2. Omm, and the adjacent holes may be formed to have a pitch of several mm to several cm. Desirable.
- the shower plate 2 in the force sword electrode 12 is left with processing strain due to the mechanical casing, and therefore, processing strain is removed by annealing prior to use.
- This annealing treatment is a force with different treatment temperatures depending on the metal used as the force sword electrode 12 and the shower plate 2.
- a temperature cycle in which annealing is generally performed after holding at 345 ° C is generally used. Used.
- the shower plate 2 in the force sword electrode 12 is provided on a total of four second supports 5 provided one at each of four corners spaced upward from the bottom surface of the main body 9 of the chamber 15. It is placed.
- the second support 5 can be made of a force such as glass, alumina, or zirconium, and in the first embodiment, alumina or zirconium is used.
- the force sword electrode 12 has only the shower plate 2 mounted on the second support 5 and is not fixed by screwing or the like. As a result, even if the force sword electrode 12 is heated and expands, the force sword electrode 12 is slid on the second support 5 by an amount corresponding to the expansion, so that the expansion is released and the force sword electrode 12 is freely swallowed by gravity.
- the amount of stagnation that is, the subsidence distance when the anode electrode 4 and the force sword electrode 12 are freely squeezed by their own weight
- the maximum amount of stagnation that is, the maximum amount of subsidence, of both electrodes 4 and 12 is also the same.
- the maximum stagnation amount of the force sword electrode 12 is about 1.2 mm. This is 12% of 10 mm, which is a set gap (distance between electrodes) between the anode electrode 4 and the force sword electrode 12 used in the first embodiment.
- the tolerance (interval accuracy) of the facing distance between the anode electrode 4 and the force sword electrode 12 is preferably within several% of the set value. Anode electrode 4 and force sword This is because if the tolerance of the distance between the electrodes 12 is 4% or more of the set value, a film thickness non-uniformity or non-deformable region of ⁇ 10% or more occurs. The tolerance of the facing distance is within 1% in the first embodiment.
- Embodiment 1 a square glass substrate 1 having a length of about 10 mm x about 1000 mm and a thickness of about 2 mm is used, and the glass substrate 1 has the same dimensions and thickness so that the movement is easy. 1.
- a high-frequency power supply unit 30 such as a plasma excitation power supply 10, an impedance matching unit 11, and the like is connected to the force sword electrode 12 through a power introduction terminal 27. Then, high frequency power is applied by the high frequency power source 30.
- the plasma excitation power supply 10 uses electric power of 10 W to 100 kW at a frequency of DC to 108.48 MHz. In the first embodiment, a power of 10 W to: LOOkW is used at a frequency of 13.56 MHz to 54.24 MHz.
- Si diluted with H is used.
- the reaction gas consisting of H catalyst is introduced through the force sword electrode 12 at a predetermined flow rate and pressure
- Glow discharge is generated by applying the high-frequency power between the cathode electrode 12 and the anode electrode 4.
- a silicon thin film with a thickness of 300 nm is deposited on the surface of the substrate 1 with a deposition time of 10 minutes and a thickness distribution of ⁇ 10% or less.
- the plasma processing apparatus 200 according to Embodiment 2 includes two sets of anode electrodes 4, force sword electrodes 12, and two sets of first support 6 and second support 5 in one chamber 9. It has a stage structure.
- the first-stage force sword electrode 12 (by the first-stage second support body 5) is disposed above the first-stage anode electrode 4 supported by the first-stage first support body 6. Is supported).
- a second-stage first support 6 for supporting the second-stage anode electrode 4 is provided above the first-stage force sword electrode 12.
- the force plasma processing apparatus in which the plasma processing apparatus 200 has a two-stage configuration can be configured to have three or more stages by repeating the same configuration.
- Each part configuration is substantially the same as in the first embodiment.
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