WO2022074903A1 - 炭化珪素基板、炭化珪素単結晶基板および炭化珪素半導体装置の製造方法 - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a silicon carbide substrate, a silicon carbide single crystal substrate, and a silicon carbide semiconductor device.
- This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2020-169062, which is a Japanese patent application filed on October 6, 2020. All the contents of the Japanese patent application are incorporated herein by reference.
- Patent Document 1 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 4-62858 (Patent Document 1) describes a method for observing and analyzing foreign substances. In this method, a coordinate system is set by providing a coordinate reference on the wafer.
- Patent Document 2 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2000-269286 (Patent Document 2) describes a method for identifying a defect position on a semiconductor substrate. In this method, the position of the defect is specified based on the coordinate values in the coordinate system of the affine transformation and the defect evaluation device.
- the method for manufacturing a silicon carbide semiconductor device includes the following steps.
- a reference mark serving as a reference for two-dimensional position coordinates is formed.
- at least one of polishing or cleaning is performed on the reference mark forming surface of the silicon carbide substrate.
- the position coordinates of the defect on the silicon carbide substrate are specified.
- the device active region is formed on the silicon carbide substrate.
- the position coordinates of the element active region are specified based on the reference mark.
- the quality of the element active region is determined by associating the position coordinates of the defect with the position coordinates of the element active region.
- the silicon carbide substrate according to the present disclosure is a silicon carbide substrate including a silicon carbide single crystal substrate and a silicon carbide epitaxial film provided on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate, and includes an outer peripheral edge and a main surface. There is.
- the main surface is surrounded by an outer peripheral edge.
- the main surface includes an outer peripheral region which is a region within 5 mm from the outer peripheral edge and a central region surrounded by the outer peripheral region.
- a plurality of reference marks that serve as a reference for the two-dimensional position coordinates are provided in the outer peripheral region of the silicon carbide epitaxial film.
- the silicon carbide single crystal substrate according to the present disclosure includes an outer peripheral edge and a main surface surrounded by the outer peripheral edge.
- the main surface includes an outer peripheral region which is a region within 5 mm from the outer peripheral edge and a central region surrounded by the outer peripheral region.
- a plurality of reference marks that serve as a reference for the two-dimensional position coordinates are provided in the outer peripheral region.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view showing the configuration of a silicon carbide single crystal substrate according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line II-II of FIG.
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged plan view showing the configuration of the reference mark.
- FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line IV-IV of FIG.
- FIG. 5 is an enlarged plan schematic view showing the configuration of the reference mark of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the VI-VI line of FIG.
- FIG. 7 is an enlarged plan schematic view showing the configuration of the reference mark of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view showing the configuration of a silicon carbide single crystal substrate according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line II-II of FIG.
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged plan view showing the configuration of
- FIG. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line VIII-VIII of FIG.
- FIG. 9 is a schematic plan view showing the configuration of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate according to the fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line XX of FIG.
- FIG. 11 is a schematic plan view showing the configuration of the silicon carbide substrate according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 12 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line XII-XII of FIG.
- FIG. 13 is a flow chart schematically showing a method for manufacturing the silicon carbide semiconductor device according to the sixth embodiment.
- FIG. 14 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a process of forming a reference mark on a silicon carbide single crystal substrate.
- FIG. 15 is a schematic plan view showing a step of specifying the position coordinates of defects in the silicon carbide single crystal substrate based on the reference mark.
- FIG. 16 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a process of forming a silicon carbide epitaxial film on a silicon carbide single crystal substrate.
- FIG. 17 is a schematic plan view showing a step of specifying the position coordinates of defects in the silicon carbide epitaxial film based on the reference mark.
- FIG. 18 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a process of forming an element active region on a silicon carbide epitaxial film.
- FIG. 19 is a schematic plan view showing a step of determining the quality of the element active region.
- FIG. 20 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a process of forming a gate insulating film.
- FIG. 21 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a silicon carbide semiconductor device.
- FIG. 22 is a flow chart schematically showing a method for manufacturing the silicon carbide semiconductor device according to the seventh embodiment.
- FIG. 23 is a schematic plan view showing a step of adjusting the formation position of the element active region based on the position coordinates of the defect.
- FIG. 24 is a flow chart schematically showing a method for manufacturing the silicon carbide semiconductor device according to the eighth embodiment.
- FIG. 25 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a process of preparing a silicon carbide single crystal substrate.
- FIG. 26 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a process of forming a silicon carbide epitaxial film on a silicon carbide single crystal substrate.
- FIG. 27 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a process of forming a reference mark on the silicon carbide epitaxial film.
- FIG. 28 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a process of forming an element active region on a silicon carbide epitaxial film.
- FIG. 29 is a flow chart schematically showing a method for manufacturing the silicon carbide semiconductor device according to the ninth embodiment.
- FIG. 30 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a process of forming a first silicon carbide epitaxial film on a silicon carbide single crystal substrate.
- FIG. 31 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a process of forming a reference mark on the first silicon carbide epitaxial film.
- FIG. 32 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a step of forming a second silicon carbide epitaxial film on the first silicon carbide epitaxial film.
- FIG. 33 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a step of forming an element active region on the second silicon carbide epitaxial film.
- An object of the present disclosure is to provide a method for manufacturing a silicon carbide substrate, a silicon carbide single crystal substrate, and a silicon carbide semiconductor device capable of accurately determining the quality of an element active region.
- a silicon carbide substrate, a silicon carbide single crystal substrate, and a silicon carbide semiconductor device capable of accurately determining the quality of an element active region According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a method for manufacturing a silicon carbide substrate, a silicon carbide single crystal substrate, and a silicon carbide semiconductor device capable of accurately determining the quality of an element active region.
- the method for manufacturing the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 includes the following steps.
- a reference mark 3 that serves as a reference for two-dimensional position coordinates is formed on the silicon carbide substrate 1 including the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 and the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 provided on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61.
- After forming the reference mark 3, at least one of polishing and cleaning is performed on the reference mark forming surface of the silicon carbide substrate 1.
- the position coordinates of the defect 80 on the silicon carbide substrate 1 are specified.
- the device active region 90 is formed on the silicon carbide substrate 1.
- the position coordinates of the element active region 90 are specified based on the reference mark 3.
- the quality of the element active region 90 is determined by associating the position coordinates of the defect 80 with the position coordinates of the element active region 90. Polishing of the reference mark forming surface may be performed only on the reference mark forming surface (single-sided polishing), or may be performed on both sides of the reference mark forming surface and the surface opposite to the reference mark forming surface. Good (double-sided polishing).
- the position coordinates of the defect 80 on the silicon carbide substrate 1 are specified based on the reference mark 3.
- the device active region 90 is formed on the silicon carbide substrate 1.
- the position coordinates of the element active region 90 are specified based on the reference mark 3.
- the quality of the element active region 90 is determined by associating the position coordinates of the defect 80 with the position coordinates of the element active region 90.
- the defect rate of the element due to the defect 80 can be accurately estimated. Based on the defect rate of the element, the optimum design of the element structure or the element arrangement becomes possible.
- the formation position of the element active region 90 is the position coordinate of the defect 80. It may be adjusted based on. Thereby, the device active region 90 can be formed so as to avoid the defect 80. Therefore, the yield of the element can be improved.
- the reference mark 3 may be provided on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61.
- the device active region 90 may be provided on the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62.
- the reference mark 3 is provided on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61, after the reference mark is formed, it is polished on the reference mark forming surface in order to remove irregularities and distortions in the vicinity of the reference mark due to processing, foreign matter such as dust and dirt. It is desirable to perform processing and then clean the reference mark forming surface.
- the polishing process may be performed only on the reference mark forming surface, or may be performed on both sides of the reference mark forming surface and the surface opposite to the reference mark forming surface.
- the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 provided above the reference mark 3 may be removed by etching or the like until the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 is exposed.
- the etching of the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 may be performed until the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 is exposed, or may be stopped before the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 is exposed. When the etching is stopped before the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 is exposed, the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 may remain above the reference mark 3.
- each of the reference mark 3 and the element active region 90 may be provided on the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62.
- the reference mark 3 is provided on the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62, the reference mark forming surface is polished or washed after the reference mark 3 is formed.
- the reference mark 3 may be formed by laser processing. If the reference mark 3 is an indentation, dust may be generated when the reference mark 3 is formed. By forming the reference mark 3 by laser processing, it is possible to suppress the generation of dust. Therefore, the yield of the element can be further improved. Further, when the reference mark 3 is an indentation, it is difficult to form the reference mark 3 deeply. Therefore, if the reference mark forming surface is polished in order to remove irregularities and distortions in the vicinity of the reference mark that occur when the reference mark 3 is processed, the reference mark 3 may disappear. In this case, it becomes difficult to discriminate the reference mark 3.
- the reference mark 3 By forming the reference mark 3 by laser processing, the reference mark 3 can be formed deeply. Therefore, in order to remove the unevenness and distortion in the vicinity of the reference mark generated when the reference mark 3 is processed, the reference mark forming surface can be polished. Further, at the time of alignment, the reference mark 3 can be accurately discriminated. Further, when the reference mark 3 is an indentation, a crack may occur in the substrate on which the reference mark 3 is formed. By forming the reference mark 3 by laser processing, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of cracks on the substrate.
- the reference mark 3 When the reference mark 3 is provided on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61, after the reference mark is formed, it is polished on the reference mark forming surface in order to remove irregularities and distortions in the vicinity of the reference mark due to processing, foreign matter such as dust and dirt. It is desirable to perform processing and then clean the reference mark forming surface.
- the polishing process may be performed only on the reference mark forming surface, or may be performed on both sides of the reference mark forming surface and the surface opposite to the reference mark forming surface.
- the reference mark 3 is provided on the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62, the reference mark forming surface is polished or washed after the reference mark 3 is formed.
- the reference mark 3 may be formed by etching. If the reference mark 3 is an indentation, dust may be generated when the reference mark 3 is formed. By forming the reference mark 3 by etching, it is possible to suppress the generation of dust. Therefore, the yield of the element can be further improved. Further, when the reference mark 3 is an indentation, it is difficult to form the reference mark 3 deeply. Therefore, if the reference mark forming surface is polished in order to remove irregularities and distortions in the vicinity of the reference mark that occur when the reference mark 3 is processed, the reference mark 3 may disappear. In this case, it becomes difficult to discriminate the reference mark 3.
- the reference mark 3 By forming the reference mark 3 by etching, the reference mark 3 can be formed deeply. Therefore, in order to remove the unevenness and distortion in the vicinity of the reference mark generated when the reference mark 3 is processed, the reference mark forming surface can be polished. Further, at the time of alignment, the reference mark 3 can be accurately discriminated. Further, when the reference mark 3 is an indentation, a crack may occur in the substrate on which the reference mark 3 is formed. By forming the reference mark 3 by etching, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of cracks on the substrate.
- the reference mark 3 When the reference mark 3 is provided on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61, after the reference mark is formed, it is polished on the reference mark forming surface in order to remove irregularities and distortions in the vicinity of the reference mark due to processing, foreign matter such as dust and dirt. It is desirable to perform processing and then clean the reference mark forming surface.
- the polishing process may be performed only on the reference mark forming surface, or may be performed on both sides of the reference mark forming surface and the surface opposite to the reference mark forming surface.
- the reference mark 3 is provided on the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62, the reference mark forming surface is polished or washed after the reference mark 3 is formed.
- the silicon carbide substrate 1 is a silicon carbide substrate 1 including a silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 and a silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 provided on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61, and is an outer peripheral edge. 2 and a main surface 10 are provided.
- the main surface 10 is surrounded by the outer peripheral edge 2.
- the main surface 10 includes an outer peripheral region 12 which is a region within 5 mm from the outer peripheral edge 2 and a central region 11 surrounded by the outer peripheral region 12.
- a plurality of reference marks 3 that serve as a reference for two-dimensional position coordinates are provided in the outer peripheral region 12 of the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62. As a result, it is possible to secure a wider area of the region where the element is formed, as compared with the case where the reference mark 3 is provided in the central region 11.
- the distance between each of the plurality of reference marks 3 may be 30 mm or more when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the main surface 10. .. This makes it possible to accurately identify the position coordinates of the defect 80.
- the diameter of the minimum virtual circle surrounding each of the plurality of reference marks 3 when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the main surface 10 is It may be larger than 10 ⁇ m and less than 3 mm. As a result, the reference mark 3 can be accurately discriminated at the time of alignment.
- the depth of each of the plurality of reference marks 3 in the direction perpendicular to the main surface 10 is silicon carbide epitaxial. It is desirable that the thickness of the film 62 is about 1/10 to 10 times. The depth of each of the plurality of reference marks 3 may be, for example, greater than 0.5 ⁇ m and less than 100 ⁇ m.
- the growth conditions for example, growth temperature and C / Si ratio
- the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 are formed by forming the reference mark 3 having the above-mentioned depth. Even if the shape of the reference mark 3 formed by being taken over by the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 is slightly deformed, the reference mark 3 can be accurately discriminated at the time of alignment.
- each of the plurality of reference marks 3 has a cross shape when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the main surface 10. You may be doing it. As a result, the reference mark 3 can be accurately discriminated at the time of alignment.
- the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 includes an outer peripheral edge 2 and a main surface 10 surrounded by the outer peripheral edge 2.
- the main surface 10 includes an outer peripheral region 12 which is a region within 5 mm from the outer peripheral edge 2 and a central region 11 surrounded by the outer peripheral region 12.
- a plurality of reference marks 3 that serve as a reference for the two-dimensional position coordinates are provided in the outer peripheral region 12.
- the distance between each of the plurality of reference marks 3 may be 30 mm or more when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the main surface 10. ..
- the diameter of the minimum virtual circle surrounding each of the plurality of reference marks 3 when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the main surface 10 is the diameter. It may be larger than 10 ⁇ m and less than 3 mm.
- the depth of each of the plurality of reference marks 3 is 0 in the direction perpendicular to the main surface 10. It may be larger than .5 ⁇ m and less than 100 ⁇ m.
- each of the plurality of reference marks 3 has a cross shape when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the main surface 10. May have.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view showing the configuration of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 according to the first embodiment.
- the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 according to the first embodiment mainly has a first main surface 10 and an outer peripheral edge 2.
- the first main surface 10 is surrounded by the outer peripheral edge 2.
- the first main surface 10 includes a central region 11 and an outer peripheral region 12.
- the outer peripheral region 12 is a region within 5 mm from the outer peripheral edge 2.
- the central region 11 is surrounded by the outer peripheral region 12.
- the first main surface 10 is composed of a central region 11 and an outer peripheral region 12. In the radial direction of the first main surface 10, the distance W2 between the boundary between the central region 11 and the outer peripheral region 12 and the outer peripheral edge 2 is 5 mm.
- the outer peripheral edge 2 has, for example, an orientation flat 2a and an arc-shaped portion 2b.
- the orientation flat 2a extends along the first direction X. As shown in FIG. 1, the orientation flat 2a is linear when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the first main surface 10.
- the arc-shaped portion 2b is connected to the orientation flat 2a.
- the arcuate portion 2b has an arcuate shape when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the first main surface 10.
- the first main surface 10 when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the first main surface 10, the first main surface 10 extends along each of the first direction X and the second direction Y.
- the second direction Y is a direction perpendicular to the first direction X.
- the first direction X is, for example, the ⁇ 11-20> direction.
- the first direction X may be, for example, the [11-20] direction.
- the first direction X may be a direction in which the ⁇ 11-20> direction is projected onto the first main surface 10. From another point of view, the first direction X may be, for example, a direction containing a ⁇ 11-20> direction component.
- the second direction Y is, for example, the ⁇ 1-100> direction.
- the second direction Y may be, for example, the [1-100] direction.
- the second direction Y may be, for example, a direction in which the ⁇ 1-100> direction is projected onto the first main surface 10. From another point of view, the second direction Y may be, for example, a direction containing a ⁇ 1-100> direction component.
- the first main surface 10 may be a ⁇ 0001 ⁇ surface or a surface inclined with respect to the ⁇ 0001 ⁇ surface.
- the inclination angle (off angle) with respect to the ⁇ 0001 ⁇ surface is, for example, 1 ° or more and 8 ° or less.
- the inclination direction (off direction) of the first main surface 10 is, for example, the ⁇ 11-20> direction.
- the maximum diameter W1 of the first main surface 10 is, for example, 100 mm (4 inches) or more.
- the maximum diameter W1 of the first main surface 10 may be 150 mm (6 inches) or more, or 200 mm (8 inches) or more.
- the upper limit of the maximum diameter W1 of the first main surface 10 is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, 400 mm (16 inches) or less.
- the maximum diameter W1 of the first main surface 10 is the longest linear distance between two different points on the outer peripheral edge 2.
- 4 inches means 100 mm or 101.6 mm (4 inches x 25.4 mm / inch). 6 inches means 150 mm or 152.4 mm (6 inches x 25.4 mm / inch). 8 inches means 200 mm or 203.2 mm (8 inches x 25.4 mm / inch). 16 inches means 400 mm or 406.4 mm (16 inches x 25.4 mm / inch).
- a plurality of reference marks 3 are provided in the outer peripheral region 12.
- Each of the plurality of reference marks 3 serves as a reference for the two-dimensional position coordinates.
- each of the plurality of reference marks 3 when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the first main surface 10, each of the plurality of reference marks 3 is located in a region (outer peripheral region 12) within 5 mm from the orientation flat. good.
- the number of the reference marks 3 is not particularly limited, but is, for example, two.
- the distance A between each of the plurality of reference marks 3 is, for example, 30 mm or more.
- the lower limit of the distance A between each of the plurality of reference marks 3 is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, 40 mm or more, or 50 mm or more.
- the upper limit of the distance A between each of the plurality of reference marks 3 is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, 200 mm or less, or 150 mm or less.
- each of the plurality of reference marks 3 may have a cross shape when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the first main surface 10.
- the plurality of reference marks 3 have, for example, a first reference mark 31 and a second reference mark 32.
- the distance A between each of the plurality of reference marks 3 is the distance from the center of the first reference mark 31 to the center of the second reference mark 32.
- the distance A between each of the plurality of reference marks 3 is from the center of the cross shape of the first reference mark 31 to the center of the cross shape of the second reference mark 32. The distance.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line II-II of FIG.
- the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 has a second main surface 20 on the opposite side of the first main surface 10.
- Each of the plurality of reference marks 3 is, for example, a recess. In a direction perpendicular to the first main surface 10, the bottom surface of the recess is located between the first main surface 10 and the second main surface 20.
- the depth D of each of the plurality of reference marks 3 is, for example, greater than 0.5 ⁇ m and less than 100 ⁇ m.
- the lower limit of the depth D of each of the plurality of reference marks 3 is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, 3 ⁇ m or more, or 5 ⁇ m or more.
- the upper limit of the depth D of each of the plurality of reference marks 3 is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, 50 ⁇ m or less, or 30 ⁇ m or less.
- the polytype of silicon carbide constituting the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 is, for example, 4H.
- the polytype of silicon carbide constituting the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 may be, for example, 6H.
- the thickness of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 is, for example, 350 ⁇ m or more and 500 ⁇ m or less.
- the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 contains n-type impurities such as nitrogen (N).
- the conductive type of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 is, for example, n type.
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged plan view showing the configuration of the reference mark 3.
- the shape of the reference mark 3 is, for example, axisymmetric when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the first main surface 10.
- the shape of the reference mark 3 is, for example, a cross shape.
- the two rectangles may be provided so as to intersect vertically at the center.
- FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line IV-IV of FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the length of the short side of the rectangle (third length W3) may be larger than the depth D of the reference mark 3.
- the third length W3 is, for example, 10 ⁇ m.
- the shape of the reference mark 3 is not limited to the cross shape.
- the shape of the reference mark 3 may be a polygon, an axisymmetric rectangle (rectangle, square), or a circle.
- the reference mark 3 has a shape that can be surrounded by, for example, a virtual circle.
- the smallest virtual circle surrounding the reference mark 3 is, for example, the circumscribed circle of the reference mark 3.
- the center of the reference mark 3 is the center of the circumscribed circle.
- the radius of the minimum virtual circle (first virtual circle R1) surrounding each of the plurality of reference marks 3 is larger than, for example, 10 ⁇ m and less than 3 mm.
- the lower limit of the radius of the first virtual circle R1 is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, 50 ⁇ m or more, or 100 ⁇ m or more.
- the upper limit of the radius of the first virtual circle R1 is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, 1 mm or less, or 0.5 mm or less.
- the maximum virtual circle (second virtual circle R2) surrounded by the reference mark 3 is, for example, the inscribed circle of the reference mark 3.
- the center of the inscribed circle of the reference mark 3 may coincide with the center of the circumscribed circle of the reference mark 3.
- the radius of the second virtual circle R2 is, for example, less than 5 ⁇ m when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the first main surface 10.
- the straight line passing through the center of the first reference mark 31 and the center of the second reference mark 32 is defined as the X axis.
- a straight line parallel to the first main surface 10 and perpendicular to the X axis is defined as the Y axis.
- the intermediate position between the center of the first reference mark 31 and the center of the second reference mark 32 is, for example, the origin of the two-dimensional position coordinates.
- the direction from the origin to the first reference mark 31 is, for example, the minus direction of the X axis.
- the direction from the origin to the second reference mark 32 is, for example, the positive direction of the X axis.
- the direction from the origin to the orientation flat 2a is, for example, the negative direction of the Y axis.
- the direction opposite to the direction from the origin toward the orientation flat 2a is, for example, the positive direction of the Y axis.
- the virtual two-dimensional position coordinate system is determined based on the first reference mark 31 and the second reference mark 32.
- the position coordinates of the defect 80 may be defined by a representative point such as the center of the defect, a rectangle surrounding the defect, a figure such as a circle or an ellipse, or the like, using the above virtual two-dimensional position coordinate system.
- the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 according to the second embodiment is different from the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 according to the first embodiment in that the reference mark 3 is mainly composed of a plurality of recesses 30. Other points are the same as those of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 according to the first embodiment.
- a configuration different from that of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 according to the first embodiment will be mainly described.
- FIG. 5 is an enlarged plan schematic view showing the configuration of the reference mark 3 of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 according to the second embodiment.
- the reference mark 3 of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 according to the second embodiment is composed of a plurality of recesses 30.
- the shape of each of the plurality of recesses 30 is, for example, a circle.
- Each of the plurality of recesses 30 is arranged at equal intervals along, for example, each of the first direction X and the second direction Y.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the VI-VI line of FIG.
- the width of the region between two adjacent recesses may be larger than the diameter of each of the plurality of recesses 30 (fourth width W4).
- the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 according to the third embodiment is different from the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 according to the first embodiment mainly in that the reference mark 3 is convex, and the other points are the same. , The same as the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 according to the first embodiment.
- a configuration different from that of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 according to the first embodiment will be mainly described.
- FIG. 7 is an enlarged plan schematic view showing the configuration of the reference mark 3 of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line VIII-VIII of FIG.
- the reference mark 3 may be convex.
- the shape of the convex reference mark 3 is, for example, a cross shape.
- a part of the convex reference mark 3 is provided between, for example, two groove portions 54.
- Each of the two grooves 54 has a bottom surface 53 and a side surface 52.
- a part of the side surface 52 of the groove portion 54 constitutes the side surface of the convex reference mark 3.
- the depth D of the groove portion 54 corresponds to the height of the reference mark 3.
- the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 according to the fourth embodiment is different from the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 according to the first embodiment mainly in the arrangement location of the reference mark 3, and the other points are the first. It is the same as the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 which concerns on embodiment.
- a configuration different from that of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 according to the first embodiment will be mainly described.
- FIG. 9 is a schematic plan view showing the configuration of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 according to the fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line XX of FIG.
- the plurality of reference marks 3 have, for example, a first reference mark 31, a second reference mark 32, a third reference mark 33, and a fourth reference mark 34.
- Each of the first reference mark 31, the second reference mark 32, the third reference mark 33, and the fourth reference mark 34 is provided in the outer peripheral region 12.
- the straight line (first straight line) passing through the center of the first reference mark 31 and the center of the second reference mark 32 is, for example, parallel to the first direction X.
- the straight line (second straight line) passing through the center of the third reference mark 33 and the center of the fourth reference mark 34 is, for example, parallel to the second direction Y.
- the first straight line is used, for example, as the X-axis of two-dimensional coordinates.
- the second straight line is used, for example, as the Y-axis of two-dimensional coordinates.
- the intersection of the first straight line and the second straight line is used, for example, as the origin of two-dimensional coordinates.
- a virtual two-dimensional position coordinate system may be determined based on the first reference mark 31, the second reference mark 32, the third reference mark 33, and the fourth reference mark 34.
- the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 1 according to the fifth embodiment is different from the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 according to the first embodiment in that it has a silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 and a silicon carbide epitaxial film 62. Other points are the same as those of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 according to the first embodiment.
- a configuration different from that of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 according to the first embodiment will be mainly described.
- FIG. 11 is a schematic plan view showing the configuration of the silicon carbide substrate 1 according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 12 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line XII-XII of FIG.
- the silicon carbide substrate 1 has a silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 and a silicon carbide epitaxial film 62.
- the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 is provided on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61.
- the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 has a third main surface 43 and a fourth main surface 40.
- the third main surface 43 is in contact with the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61.
- the fourth main surface 40 is on the opposite side of the third main surface 43.
- the fourth main surface 40 has a central region 41 and an outer peripheral region 42.
- the outer peripheral region 42 is a region within 5 mm from the outer peripheral edge 2.
- the outer peripheral region 42 surrounds the central region 41.
- Each of the plurality of reference marks 3 is provided in the outer peripheral region 42 of the fourth main surface 40.
- the plurality of reference marks 3 have a first reference mark 31 and a second reference mark 32.
- each of the plurality of reference marks 3 is provided on the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62.
- the polytype of silicon carbide constituting each of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 and the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 is, for example, 4H.
- the polytype of silicon carbide constituting each of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 and the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 may be, for example, 6H.
- the thickness of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 is, for example, 350 ⁇ m or more and 500 ⁇ m or less.
- the thickness of the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 is, for example, 1 ⁇ m or more and 100 ⁇ m or less.
- Each of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 and the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 contains n-type impurities such as nitrogen (N).
- the conductive type of each of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 and the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 is, for example, n type.
- the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 may be a conductive substrate or a semi-insulating substrate.
- the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 may be an epitaxial film having a homostructure or an epitaxial film having a heterostructure.
- the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 may have one layer or two or more layers.
- FIG. 13 is a flow chart schematically showing a manufacturing method of the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the sixth embodiment.
- the method for manufacturing the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the sixth embodiment includes a step (S11) of forming a reference mark on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate and polishing the silicon carbide single crystal substrate.
- a step of forming a silicon carbide epitaxial film on the surface (S15), a step of specifying the position coordinates of defects of the silicon carbide epitaxial film based on a reference mark (S16), and a step of forming an element active region on the silicon carbide epitaxial film.
- S17 the step of specifying the position coordinates of the element active region based on the reference mark (S18), and the step of associating the position coordinates of the defect with the position coordinates of the element active region to determine the quality of the element active region. It mainly has (S19).
- a polytype 4H silicon carbide single crystal is produced by a sublimation method.
- the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 is prepared by slicing the silicon carbide single crystal, for example, with a wire saw.
- the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 has a first main surface 10 and a second main surface 20.
- the second main surface 20 is on the opposite side of the first main surface 10.
- the first main surface 10 has a central region 11 and an outer peripheral region 12.
- the outer peripheral region 12 surrounds the central region 11.
- FIG. 14 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a process of forming a reference mark on a silicon carbide single crystal substrate.
- the reference mark 3 (first mark 3a) is provided in the outer peripheral region 12 of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61.
- the reference mark 3 (first mark 3a) which serves as a reference for the two-dimensional position coordinates, is formed on the silicon carbide substrate 1.
- the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 on which the reference mark 3 is formed is, for example, the silicon carbide substrate according to the first to fourth embodiments.
- a step (S12) of polishing the silicon carbide single crystal substrate is carried out. Specifically, a mechanical polishing step and a chemical mechanical polishing step are performed on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61.
- a mechanical polishing step for example, diamond is used as the abrasive grains.
- a chemical mechanical polishing process for example, colloidal silica is used as the abrasive grains. Polishing may be performed only on the first main surface 10 of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 (single-sided polishing), or polishing is performed on both the first main surface 10 and the second main surface 20. Good (double-sided polishing).
- the reference mark 3 By removing irregularities and strains in the vicinity of the reference mark by the polishing step and the cleaning step after forming the reference mark, it is possible to prevent the shape of the reference mark 3 which is succeeded by the silicon carbide epitaxial film from being deformed. Therefore, the reference mark 3 can be discriminated with high accuracy.
- a step (S13) of cleaning the silicon carbide single crystal substrate is carried out.
- the residue and the like generated when the reference mark 3 is formed on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 is removed by washing.
- the reference mark forming surface of the silicon carbide substrate 1 is polished, and then the reference mark forming surface is washed.
- the reference mark forming surface corresponds to the first main surface 10.
- the present embodiment is not limited to this. In the present embodiment, at least one of a step of polishing the silicon carbide single crystal substrate (S12) and a step of cleaning the silicon carbide single crystal substrate (S13) may be performed.
- FIG. 15 is a schematic plan view showing a step of specifying the position coordinates of the defect 80 in the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 based on the reference mark 3.
- a plurality of reference marks 3 (first mark 3a) are provided in the outer peripheral region 12 of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61.
- the plurality of reference marks 3 (first mark 3a) have a first reference mark 31a and a second reference mark 32a.
- the X-axis is a straight line passing through the center of the first reference mark 31a and the center of the second reference mark 32a.
- a straight line parallel to the first main surface 10 and perpendicular to the X axis is defined as the Y axis.
- the intermediate position between the center of the first reference mark 31a and the center of the second reference mark 32a is, for example, the origin of the two-dimensional position coordinates.
- the direction from the origin toward the first reference mark 31a is, for example, the minus direction of the X axis.
- the direction from the origin to the second reference mark 32a is, for example, the positive direction of the X axis.
- the direction from the origin to the orientation flat 2a is, for example, the negative direction of the Y axis.
- the direction opposite to the direction from the origin toward the orientation flat 2a is, for example, the positive direction of the Y axis.
- a virtual two-dimensional position coordinate system is determined based on the first reference mark 31a and the second reference mark 32a.
- the defect 80 is present in the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61.
- the defect 80 has, for example, a first defect 81 and a second defect 82.
- the first defect 81 is, for example, a micropipe.
- the second defect 82 is, for example, a stacking defect.
- Defects 80 may be, for example, through-spiral dislocations, through-blade dislocations, basal plane dislocations, carbon inclusions or surface deposits.
- the defect 80 may be located in the central region 11 or may be located in the outer peripheral region 12.
- the second defect 82 may be a scratch or the like.
- the two-dimensional position coordinates of the defect 80 are specified by using the virtual two-dimensional position coordinate system determined based on the reference mark 3. Specifically, when the first defect 81 exists on a plurality of coordinates including, for example, the first coordinate (X1, Y1), the plurality of coordinates including the first coordinate (X1, Y1) are the first defect. It is specified as the two-dimensional position coordinates of 81. Similarly, if the second defect 82 is present on a plurality of coordinates including, for example, the second coordinates (X2, Y2), the plurality of coordinates including the second coordinates (X2, Y2) are the second defect 82. Specified as two-dimensional position coordinates.
- the inspection method for the defect 80 is a non-destructive inspection using, for example, a photoluminescence method, an X-ray diffraction method, a surface light scattering method, or a polarized light transmission method.
- a step (S15) of forming a silicon carbide epitaxial film on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate is carried out.
- the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 is arranged, for example, in the film forming chamber of a CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) apparatus.
- the raw material gas includes, for example, silane (SiH 4 ) gas and propane (C 3 H 8 ) gas.
- the carrier gas is, for example, hydrogen.
- the doping gas is, for example, ammonia gas or nitrogen gas.
- FIG. 16 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a process of forming a silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 on a silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61.
- the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 is formed on the first main surface 10 of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 by thermally decomposing the silane gas and the propane gas in the film forming chamber.
- the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 has a third main surface 43 and a fourth main surface 40.
- the third main surface 43 is in contact with the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61.
- the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 in the outer peripheral region 12 is formed so as to fill the reference mark 3 (first mark 3a) formed on the first main surface 10.
- the reference mark 3 (second mark 3b) is formed on the outer peripheral region 12 of the fourth main surface 40 of the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62.
- the reference mark 3 (second mark 3b) formed in the outer peripheral region 12 of the fourth main surface 40 is directly above the reference mark 3 (first mark 3a) formed in the outer peripheral region 12 of the first main surface 10. ..
- the second mark 3b is formed by being inherited from the first mark 3a by the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62.
- the shape of the second mark 3b is substantially the same as the shape of the first mark 3a.
- the reference mark 3 (first mark 3a and second mark 3b) is formed by, for example, laser processing.
- laser processing for example, it is preferable to use a UV (ultraviolet) laser or a fiber laser.
- the wavelength of the laser is preferably in the range of 100 nm or more and 1200 nm or less.
- the depth of the reference mark 3 is, for example, greater than 0.5 ⁇ m and less than 100 ⁇ m. If the reference mark 3 is too shallow, the reference mark 3 is difficult to see. If the reference mark 3 is too deep, it is difficult to remove dust or dirt inside the reference mark 3. In this case, the risk of contamination is likely to be introduced to the subsequent process.
- the reference mark 3 is not formed by a single laser irradiation, but is laser-irradiated in a plurality of times. However, when the planned depth is reached by one laser irradiation, the reference mark 3 may be formed by one laser irradiation. Further, if the laser machining is performed by focusing on the machined surface, the reference mark 3 can be machined with high accuracy.
- Only a part of the region of the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 provided above the reference mark 3 (first mark 3a) may be removed by etching or the like until the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 is exposed.
- By exposing the reference mark 3 (first mark 3a) provided on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 by performing etching or the like it is possible to discriminate the reference mark 3 (first mark 3a) more accurately.
- the etching of the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 may be performed until the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 is exposed, or may be stopped before the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 is exposed. When the etching is stopped before the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 is exposed, the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 may remain on the reference mark 3 (first mark 3a).
- the reference mark 3 (first mark 3a and second mark 3b) may be formed by, for example, etching.
- etching for example, a mask pattern made of SiO 2 is formed on a silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 or a silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 provided on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61, and a plasma etching process using an etching gas is performed. May be done. It is effective to use SF 6 as the etching gas.
- the etching gas may contain O 2 gas or Si F 4 in SF 6 .
- Only a part of the region of the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 provided above the reference mark 3 (first mark 3a) may be removed by etching or the like until the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 is exposed.
- By exposing the reference mark 3 (first mark 3a) provided on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 by performing etching or the like it is possible to discriminate the reference mark 3 (first mark 3a) more accurately.
- the etching of the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 may be performed until the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 is exposed, or may be stopped before the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 is exposed. When the etching is stopped before the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 is exposed, the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 may remain on the reference mark 3 (first mark 3a).
- FIG. 17 is a schematic plan view showing a step of specifying the position coordinates of the defect 80 in the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 based on the reference mark 3.
- a plurality of reference marks 3 (second mark 3b) are provided in the outer peripheral region 12 of the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62.
- the plurality of reference marks 3 (second mark 3b) have a first reference mark 31b and a second reference mark 32b.
- the X-axis is a straight line passing through the center of the first reference mark 31b and the center of the second reference mark 32b.
- a straight line parallel to the fourth main surface 40 and perpendicular to the X axis is defined as the Y axis.
- the intermediate position between the center of the first reference mark 31b and the center of the second reference mark 32b is, for example, the origin of the two-dimensional position coordinates.
- the direction from the origin toward the first reference mark 31b is, for example, the negative direction of the X axis.
- the direction from the origin to the second reference mark 32b is, for example, the positive direction of the X axis.
- the direction from the origin to the orientation flat 2a is, for example, the negative direction of the Y axis.
- the direction opposite to the direction from the origin toward the orientation flat 2a is, for example, the positive direction of the Y axis.
- a virtual two-dimensional position coordinate system is determined based on the first reference mark 31b and the second reference mark 32b.
- a defect 80 is present on the fourth main surface 40 of the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62.
- the defect 80 has, for example, a third defect 83 and a fourth defect 84.
- the third defect 83 is, for example, a triangular defect.
- the fourth defect 84 is, for example, a downfall.
- the defect 80 may be, for example, a stacking defect, a carrot defect, a basal plane dislocation, or a surface deposit.
- the two-dimensional position coordinates of the defect 80 are specified by using the virtual two-dimensional position coordinate system determined based on the reference mark 3 (second mark 3b). Specifically, when the third defect 83 exists on a plurality of coordinates including, for example, the third coordinate (X3, Y3), the plurality of coordinates including the third coordinate (X3, Y3) are the third defect. It is specified as the two-dimensional position coordinates of 83. Similarly, if the fourth defect 84 is present on a plurality of coordinates including, for example, the fourth coordinate (X4, Y4), the plurality of coordinates including the fourth coordinate (X4, Y4) are the fourth defect 84. Specified as two-dimensional position coordinates. As described above, the position coordinates of the defect 80 on the silicon carbide substrate 1 are specified based on the reference mark 3 (second mark 3b).
- FIG. 18 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a step of forming the device active region 90 on the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62.
- a p-type impurity such as aluminum (Al) is injected into the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62.
- the body region 132 having the p-type conductive type is formed.
- an n-type impurity such as phosphorus (P) is injected into a part of the body region 132.
- the source region 133 having an n-type conductive type is formed.
- p-type impurities such as aluminum are injected into a part of the source region 133.
- a contact region 134 having a p-type conductive type is formed (see FIG. 18).
- the portion other than the body region 132, the source region 133, and the contact region 134 becomes the drift region 131.
- the source region 133 is separated from the drift region 131 by the body region 132.
- Ion implantation may be performed by heating the silicon carbide substrate 1 to, for example, 300 ° C. or higher and 600 ° C. or lower.
- activation annealing is performed on the silicon carbide epitaxial substrate 100.
- the atmosphere of activation annealing may be, for example, an argon (Ar) atmosphere.
- the temperature of the activation annealing may be, for example, about 1800 ° C.
- the activation annealing time may be, for example, about 30 minutes.
- the element active region 90 includes, for example, a body region 132, a source region 133, and a contact region 134. As described above, the device active region 90 is formed on the silicon carbide substrate 1. The device active region 90 is provided on the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62.
- a step (S18) of specifying the position coordinates of the element active region based on the reference mark is carried out.
- the two-dimensional position coordinates of the element active region 90 are specified by using the virtual two-dimensional position coordinate system determined based on the reference mark 3 (second mark 3b). Specifically, when the element active region 90 exists on a plurality of coordinates including, for example, the fifth coordinate (X5, Y5), the plurality of coordinates including the fifth coordinate (X5, Y5) are the element active region. It is specified as the two-dimensional position coordinates of 90. As described above, the position coordinates of the element active region 90 are specified based on the reference mark 3.
- the reference mark 3 in the step (S18) of specifying the position coordinates of the element active region based on the reference mark is the reference mark 3 (S11) formed in the step of forming the reference mark on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate (S11). It may be the first mark 3a) or the reference mark 3 (second mark 3b) formed in the step (S15) of forming the silicon carbide epitaxial film on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate.
- the second mark 3b is formed by taking over the first mark 3a to the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62. Therefore, the two-dimensional position coordinate system determined based on the first mark 3a is substantially the same as the two-dimensional position coordinate system determined based on the second mark 3b.
- FIG. 19 is a schematic plan view showing a step of determining the quality of the element active region 90.
- the device active region 90 is a plurality of regions represented by substantially squares.
- the dicing region 91 is between the two adjacent element active regions 90.
- the position coordinates of the first defect 81 and the position coordinates of the element active region 90 are compared. If at least a part of the position coordinates of the first defect 81 and the position coordinates of the element active region 90 overlap, the first defect 81 exists in the element active region 90. As shown in FIG. 19, among the plurality of element active regions 90, a part of the element active regions 90 overlaps with the first defect 81. The semiconductor device formed in the element active region 90 overlapping the first defect 81 is determined to be a defective product.
- the position coordinates of the second defect 82 and the position coordinates of the element active region 90 are compared. If at least a part of the position coordinates of the second defect 82 and the position coordinates of the element active region 90 overlap, the second defect 82 exists in the element active region 90. As shown in FIG. 19, among the plurality of element active regions 90, a part of the element active regions 90 overlaps with the second defect 82. The semiconductor device formed in the element active region 90 overlapping the second defect 82 is determined to be a defective product.
- the position coordinates of the third defect 83 and the position coordinates of the element active region 90 are compared. If at least a part of the position coordinates of the third defect 83 and the position coordinates of the element active region 90 overlap, the third defect 83 exists in the element active region 90. As shown in FIG. 19, among the plurality of element active regions 90, a part of the element active regions 90 overlaps with the third defect 83. The semiconductor device formed in the element active region 90 overlapping the third defect 83 is determined to be a defective product.
- the position coordinates of the fourth defect 84 and the position coordinates of the element active region 90 are compared. If at least a part of the position coordinates of the fourth defect 84 and the position coordinates of the element active region 90 overlap, the fourth defect 84 exists in the element active region 90. As shown in FIG. 19, among the plurality of element active regions 90, a part of the element active regions 90 overlaps with the fourth defect 84. The semiconductor device formed in the element active region 90 overlapping the fourth defect 84 is determined to be a defective product.
- each of the first defect 81, the second defect 82, the third defect 83, and the fourth defect 84 does not exist.
- a part of the element active regions 90 overlaps with any of the first defect 81, the second defect 82, the third defect 83, and the fourth defect 84.
- a semiconductor device formed in the element active region 90 that does not overlap with any of the first defect 81, the second defect 82, the third defect 83, and the fourth defect 84 is judged to be a good product.
- the quality of the element active region 90 is determined by associating the position coordinates of the defect 80 with the position coordinates of the element active region 90.
- FIG. 20 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a process of forming a gate insulating film.
- a gate insulating film 136 is formed on the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62.
- the gate insulating film 136 is made of, for example, silicon dioxide (SiO 2 ) or the like.
- the temperature of the thermal oxidation treatment is, for example, about 1300 ° C.
- the time of the thermal oxidation treatment is, for example, about 30 minutes.
- heat treatment may be further performed in a nitrogen atmosphere.
- heat treatment may be carried out at about 1100 ° C. for about 1 hour in an atmosphere of nitric oxide (NO), nitrous oxide ( N2O) or the like.
- the heat treatment may be performed in an argon atmosphere.
- heat treatment may be performed in an argon atmosphere at 1100 ° C. or higher and 1500 ° C. or lower for about 1 hour.
- the first electrode 141 is formed on the gate insulating film 136.
- the first electrode 141 functions as a gate electrode.
- the first electrode 141 is formed by, for example, a CVD method.
- the first electrode 141 is composed of, for example, polyvinyl silicon containing impurities and having conductivity.
- the first electrode 141 is formed at a position facing the source region 133 and the body region 132.
- the interlayer insulating film 137 is formed.
- the interlayer insulating film 137 is formed so as to cover the first electrode 141.
- the interlayer insulating film 137 is formed by, for example, a CVD method.
- the interlayer insulating film 137 is made of, for example, silicon dioxide or the like.
- the interlayer insulating film 137 is formed so as to be in contact with the first electrode 141 and the gate insulating film 136.
- a part of the gate insulating film 136 and a part of the interlayer insulating film 137 are removed by etching. As a result, the source region 133 and the contact region 134 are exposed from the gate insulating film 136.
- the second electrode 142 functions as a source electrode.
- the second electrode 142 is made of, for example, titanium, aluminum, silicon, or the like.
- the second electrode 142 and the silicon carbide substrate 1 are heated at a temperature of, for example, 900 ° C. or higher and 1100 ° C. or lower. As a result, the second electrode 142 and the silicon carbide substrate 1 come into ohmic contact.
- the wiring layer 138 is formed so as to be in contact with the second electrode 142.
- the wiring layer 138 is made of a material containing, for example, aluminum.
- the third electrode 143 functions as a drain electrode.
- the third electrode 143 is composed of an alloy containing, for example, nickel and silicon (for example, NiSi, etc.).
- the dicing process is carried out. For example, by dicing the silicon carbide substrate 1 along the dicing region 91, the silicon carbide substrate 1 is divided into a plurality of semiconductor chips. As described above, the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 is manufactured.
- FIG. 21 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300.
- the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 is, for example, a MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Device Field Effect Transistor).
- the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 includes a silicon carbide substrate 1, a first electrode 141, a second electrode 142, a third electrode 143, a gate insulating film 136, an interlayer insulating film 137, and a wiring layer 138.
- the silicon carbide substrate 1 has a silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 and a silicon carbide epitaxial film 62.
- the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 has a drift region 131, a source region 133, a body region 132, and a contact region 134.
- the manufacturing method of the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the present disclosure has been described by exemplifying the MOSFET, but the manufacturing method according to the present disclosure is not limited to this.
- the manufacturing method according to the present disclosure can be applied to a silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 such as an IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor), an SBD (Shotky Barrier Diode), a thyristor, a GTO (Gate Turn Off thyristor), and a PiN diode.
- the sixth embodiment of the method for manufacturing the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the seventh embodiment mainly includes a step of adjusting the formation position of the element active region 90 based on the position coordinates of the defect 80. It is different from the manufacturing method of the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the above, and other steps are the same as the manufacturing method of the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the sixth embodiment. Hereinafter, a process different from the manufacturing method of the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the sixth embodiment will be mainly described.
- FIG. 22 is a flow chart schematically showing a manufacturing method of the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the seventh embodiment.
- the method for manufacturing the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the seventh embodiment includes a step (S21) of forming a reference mark on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate and polishing the silicon carbide single crystal substrate.
- the step of forming the reference mark (S21) is performed.
- the step (S21) of forming the reference mark on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate according to the seventh embodiment is the same as the step (S11) of forming the reference mark on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate according to the sixth embodiment.
- a step (S22) of polishing the silicon carbide single crystal substrate is performed.
- the step (S22) for polishing the silicon carbide single crystal substrate according to the seventh embodiment is the same as the step (S12) for polishing the silicon carbide single crystal substrate according to the sixth embodiment.
- a step (S23) of cleaning the silicon carbide single crystal substrate is performed.
- the step (S23) for cleaning the silicon carbide single crystal substrate according to the seventh embodiment is the same as the step (S13) for cleaning the silicon carbide single crystal substrate according to the sixth embodiment.
- a step (S24) of specifying the position coordinates of defects on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate based on the reference mark is performed.
- the step (S24) of specifying the position coordinates of the defect in the silicon carbide single crystal substrate based on the reference mark according to the seventh embodiment is the defect in the silicon carbide single crystal substrate based on the reference mark according to the sixth embodiment. It is the same as the step (S14) of specifying the position coordinates of.
- a step (S25) of forming a silicon carbide epitaxial film on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate is performed.
- the step (S25) of forming the silicon carbide epitaxial film on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate according to the seventh embodiment is a step (S15) of forming the silicon carbide epitaxial film on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate according to the sixth embodiment. Is similar to.
- a step (S26) of specifying the position coordinates of the defect of the silicon carbide epitaxial film based on the reference mark is performed.
- the position coordinates of the defect of the silicon carbide epitaxial film are determined based on the reference mark according to the sixth embodiment. This is the same as the specifying step (S16).
- FIG. 23 is a schematic plan view showing a step of adjusting the formation position of the element active region 90 based on the position coordinates of the defect 80.
- the substantially square region 92 shown by the broken line is a region where the element active region 90 was planned to be formed.
- the step (S24) of specifying the position coordinates of the defects in the silicon carbide single crystal substrate based on the reference mark the two-dimensional position coordinates of each of the first defect 81 and the second defect 82 in the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 are set. , Has already been identified.
- step (S26) of specifying the position coordinates of the defects of the silicon carbide epitaxial film based on the reference mark 3 the two-dimensional position coordinates of each of the third defect 83 and the fourth defect 84 in the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 have already been obtained. It has been identified.
- each of the first defect 81, the second defect 82, the third defect 83 and the fourth defect 84, and the element active region 90 is adjusted so as not to overlap as much as possible.
- the formation position of the element active region 90 is set so that the number of the element active regions 90 overlapping each of the first defect 81, the second defect 82, the third defect 83, and the fourth defect 84 is minimized. It will be adjusted.
- each of the first defect 81, the second defect 82, the third defect 83, and the fourth defect 84 is formed in the dicing region 91 between the two adjacent element active regions 90, so that the element active region is formed.
- the formation position of 90 is adjusted. As described above, the formation position of the element active region 90 is adjusted based on the position coordinates of the defect 80. From another point of view, the formation position of the device active region 90 is optimally designed.
- a step (S28) of associating the position coordinates of the defect with the position coordinates of the element active region and determining the quality of the element active region is performed.
- the position coordinates of the defect and the element active region according to the sixth embodiment are performed. This is the same as the step (S19) of determining the quality of the element active region in association with the position coordinates of.
- the gate insulating film 136 is formed by using the same method as the manufacturing method of the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the sixth embodiment (see FIG. 20).
- the first electrode 141, the second electrode 142, the interlayer insulating film 137, the wiring layer 138, and the third electrode are used. 143 and are formed.
- the silicon carbide substrate 1 is cut along the dicing region 91. As a result, the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 is manufactured (see FIG. 21).
- the method for manufacturing the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the eighth embodiment mainly does not include a step of forming the reference mark 3 on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61, and the silicon carbide semiconductor according to the sixth embodiment does not have a step. It is different from the manufacturing method of the device 300, and other steps are the same as the manufacturing method of the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the sixth embodiment.
- a process different from the manufacturing method of the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the sixth embodiment will be mainly described.
- FIG. 24 is a flow chart schematically showing a manufacturing method of the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the eighth embodiment.
- the method for manufacturing the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the eighth embodiment is based on a step (S31) of forming a silicon carbide epitaxial film on a silicon carbide single crystal substrate and a silicon carbide epitaxial film.
- a step of specifying the position coordinates of the element active region based on the reference mark (S35), a step of associating the position coordinates of the defect with the position coordinates of the element active region, and a step of determining the quality of the element active region (S36). have.
- FIG. 25 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a process of preparing a silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61.
- the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 has a central region 11 and an outer peripheral region 12.
- the reference mark 3 is not formed in either the central region 11 or the outer peripheral region 12.
- FIG. 26 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a process of forming a silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 on a silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61.
- a silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 is formed by epitaxial growth on a silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61.
- the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 has a third main surface 43 and a fourth main surface 40.
- the third main surface 43 is in contact with the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61.
- the fourth main surface 40 is on the opposite side of the third main surface 43.
- FIG. 27 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a process of forming the reference mark 3 on the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62. As shown in FIG. 27, the reference mark 3 is formed in the outer peripheral region 12 of the fourth main surface 40 of the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62.
- the reference mark 3 After forming the reference mark 3, at least one of polishing and cleaning is performed on the reference mark forming surface of the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 provided on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61.
- the reference mark forming surface corresponds to the fourth main surface 40.
- a step (S33) of specifying the position coordinates of the defect of the silicon carbide epitaxial film based on the reference mark is carried out.
- the position coordinates of the defect of the silicon carbide epitaxial film are determined based on the reference mark according to the sixth embodiment. This is the same as the specifying step (S16).
- FIG. 28 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a process of forming the device active region 90 on the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62.
- the device active region 90 is formed on the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62.
- the element active region 90 has, for example, a body region 132, a source region 133, and a contact region 134. As described above, each of the reference mark 3 and the element active region 90 is provided on the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62.
- a step (S35) of specifying the position coordinates of the element active region based on the reference mark is carried out.
- the step (S35) of specifying the position coordinates of the element active region based on the reference mark according to the eighth embodiment is a step (S18) of specifying the position coordinates of the element active region based on the reference mark according to the sixth embodiment. Is similar to.
- a step (S36) of associating the position coordinates of the defect 80 with the position coordinates of the element active region 90 and determining the quality of the element active region 90 is performed.
- step (S36) of associating the position coordinates of the defect according to the eighth embodiment with the position coordinates of the element active region and determining the quality of the element active region the position coordinates of the defect and the element active region according to the sixth embodiment are performed. This is the same as the step (S19) of determining the quality of the element active region in association with the position coordinates of.
- the gate insulating film 136 is formed by using the same method as the manufacturing method of the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the sixth embodiment (see FIG. 20).
- the first electrode 141, the second electrode 142, the interlayer insulating film 137, the wiring layer 138, and the third electrode are used. 143 and are formed.
- the silicon carbide substrate 1 is cut along the dicing region 91. As a result, the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 is manufactured (see FIG. 21).
- the method for manufacturing the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the ninth embodiment is mainly in that the reference mark 3 is formed on both the first silicon carbide epitaxial film 71 and the second silicon carbide epitaxial film 72.
- the method is different from the method for manufacturing the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the above, and the other steps are the same as the method for manufacturing the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the eighth embodiment.
- a process different from the manufacturing method of the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the eighth embodiment will be mainly described.
- FIG. 29 is a flow chart schematically showing a manufacturing method of the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the ninth embodiment.
- the method for manufacturing the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the ninth embodiment includes a step (S41) of forming a first silicon carbide epitaxial film on a silicon carbide single crystal substrate and a first silicon carbide.
- the pass / fail judgment of the element active region 90 is determined by associating the step (S46), the step (S47) of specifying the position coordinates of the element active region based on the reference mark, and the position coordinates of the defect with the position coordinates of the element active region. It has a step (S48) to be performed.
- FIG. 30 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a process of forming the first silicon carbide epitaxial film 71 on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61. As shown in FIG. 30, the first silicon carbide epitaxial film 71 is formed by epitaxial growth on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61.
- FIG. 31 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a process of forming the reference mark 3 on the first silicon carbide epitaxial film 71. As shown in FIG. 31, the reference mark 3 (first mark 3a) is formed in the outer peripheral region 12 of the first silicon carbide epitaxial film 71.
- the reference mark 3 After forming the reference mark 3 (first mark 3a), at least one of polishing or cleaning is performed on the reference mark forming surface of the first silicon carbide epitaxial film 71 provided on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61. ..
- the reference mark forming surface corresponds to the upper surface of the first silicon carbide epitaxial film 71.
- a step (S43) of specifying the position coordinates of the defect of the first silicon carbide epitaxial film based on the reference mark is carried out.
- the step (S43) of specifying the position coordinates of the defect of the first silicon carbide epitaxial film based on the reference mark according to the ninth embodiment is the position of the defect of the silicon carbide epitaxial film based on the reference mark according to the eighth embodiment. This is the same as the step of specifying the coordinates (S33).
- FIG. 32 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a process of forming the second silicon carbide epitaxial film 72 on the first silicon carbide epitaxial film 71.
- the second silicon carbide epitaxial film 72 is formed by epitaxial growth on the first silicon carbide epitaxial film 71.
- a reference mark 3 (second mark 3b) is formed in the outer peripheral region 12 of the second silicon carbide epitaxial film 72. The second mark 3b is located directly above the first mark 3a.
- the reference mark 3 (first mark 3a) provided on the first silicon carbide epitaxial film 71 is exposed by etching or the like, so that the reference mark 3 (first mark 3a) can be discriminated more accurately. It becomes.
- the etching of the second silicon carbide epitaxial film 72 may be performed until the first silicon carbide epitaxial film 71 is exposed, or may be stopped before the first silicon carbide epitaxial film 71 is exposed. When the etching is stopped before the first silicon carbide epitaxial film 71 is exposed, the second silicon carbide epitaxial film 72 may remain above the reference mark 3 (first mark 3a).
- a step (S45) of specifying the position coordinates of the defect of the second silicon carbide epitaxial film based on the reference mark is carried out.
- the step (S45) of specifying the position coordinates of the defect of the second silicon carbide epitaxial film based on the reference mark according to the ninth embodiment is the position of the defect of the silicon carbide epitaxial film based on the reference mark according to the eighth embodiment. This is the same as the step of specifying the coordinates (S33).
- FIG. 33 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a step of forming an element active region on the second silicon carbide epitaxial film.
- the step (S46) of forming the element active region on the second silicon carbide epitaxial film according to the ninth embodiment is the same as the step (S34) of forming the element active region on the silicon carbide epitaxial film according to the eighth embodiment. ..
- the device active region 90 is formed on the second silicon carbide epitaxial film 72.
- the device active region 90 may be formed on both the first silicon carbide epitaxial film 71 and the second silicon carbide epitaxial film 72.
- a step (S47) of specifying the position coordinates of the element active region based on the reference mark is carried out.
- the step (S47) of specifying the position coordinates of the element active region based on the reference mark according to the ninth embodiment is a step (S35) of specifying the position coordinates of the element active region based on the reference mark according to the eighth embodiment. Is similar to.
- a step (S48) of associating the position coordinates of the defect with the position coordinates of the element active region and determining the quality of the element active region is performed.
- the position coordinates of the defect and the element active region according to the eighth embodiment are performed. This is the same as the step (S36) of determining the quality of the element active region in association with the position coordinates of.
- the gate insulating film 136 is formed by using the same method as the manufacturing method of the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the sixth embodiment (see FIG. 20).
- the first electrode 141, the second electrode 142, the interlayer insulating film 137, the wiring layer 138, and the third electrode are used. 143 and are formed.
- the silicon carbide substrate 1 is cut along the dicing region 91. As a result, the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 is manufactured (see FIG. 21).
- the reference mark 3 is formed in the outer peripheral region 12 in the method for manufacturing the silicon carbide semiconductor device 300 according to the sixth to ninth embodiments, but the location where the reference mark 3 is formed is the outer periphery. It is not limited to the region 12. Specifically, the reference mark 3 may be provided only in the central region 11 or may be provided in both the outer peripheral region 12 and the central region 11. When the reference mark 3 is provided in the central region 11, the reference mark 3 is provided in, for example, the dicing region 91. Further, the reference mark 3 may be formed on the front surface (first main surface 10) of the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61, or may be formed on the back surface (second main surface 20).
- the position coordinates of the defect 80 on the silicon carbide substrate 1 are specified based on the reference mark 3.
- the device active region 90 is formed on the silicon carbide substrate 1.
- the position coordinates of the element active region 90 are specified based on the reference mark 3.
- the quality of the element active region 90 is determined by associating the position coordinates of the defect 80 with the position coordinates of the element active region 90.
- the defect rate of the element due to the defect 80 can be accurately estimated. Based on the defect rate of the element, the optimum design of the element structure or the element arrangement becomes possible.
- the formation position of the element active region 90 is set to the position coordinates of the defect 80. It may be adjusted based on. Thereby, the device active region 90 can be formed so as to avoid the defect 80. Therefore, the yield of the element can be improved.
- the reference mark 3 may be provided on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61.
- the device active region 90 may be provided on the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62.
- the reference mark 3 When the reference mark 3 is provided on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61, after the reference mark is formed, it is polished on the reference mark forming surface in order to remove irregularities and distortions in the vicinity of the reference mark due to processing, foreign matter such as dust and dirt. It is desirable to perform processing and then clean the reference mark surface.
- the polishing process may be performed only on the reference mark forming surface, or may be performed on both sides of the reference mark forming surface and the surface opposite to the reference mark forming surface.
- the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 provided above the reference mark 3 may be removed by etching or the like until the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 is exposed.
- the etching of the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 may be performed until the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 is exposed, or may be stopped before the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 is exposed. When the etching is stopped before the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 is exposed, the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 may remain above the reference mark 3.
- each of the reference mark 3 and the element active region 90 may be provided on the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62.
- the reference mark 3 is provided on the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62, the reference mark forming surface is polished or washed after the reference mark 3 is formed.
- the reference mark 3 may be formed by laser processing. If the reference mark 3 is an indentation, dust may be generated when the reference mark 3 is formed. By forming the reference mark 3 by laser processing, it is possible to suppress the generation of dust. Therefore, the yield of the element can be further improved. Further, when the reference mark 3 is an indentation, it is difficult to form the reference mark 3 deeply. Therefore, if the reference mark forming surface is polished in order to remove irregularities and distortions in the vicinity of the reference mark 3 that occur when the reference mark 3 is processed, the reference mark 3 may disappear. In this case, it becomes difficult to discriminate the reference mark 3.
- the reference mark 3 By forming the reference mark 3 by laser processing, the reference mark 3 can be formed deeply. Therefore, in order to remove the unevenness and distortion in the vicinity of the reference mark 3 generated when the reference mark 3 is processed, the reference mark forming surface can be polished. Further, at the time of alignment, the reference mark 3 can be accurately discriminated. Further, when the reference mark 3 is an indentation, a crack may occur in the substrate on which the reference mark 3 is formed. By forming the reference mark 3 by laser processing, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of cracks on the substrate.
- the reference mark 3 When the reference mark 3 is provided on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61, after the reference mark is formed, it is polished on the reference mark forming surface in order to remove irregularities and distortions in the vicinity of the reference mark due to processing, foreign matter such as dust and dirt. It is desirable to perform processing and then clean the reference mark forming surface.
- the polishing process may be performed only on the reference mark forming surface, or may be performed on both sides of the reference mark forming surface and the surface opposite to the reference mark forming surface.
- the reference mark 3 is provided on the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62, the reference mark forming surface is polished or washed after the reference mark 3 is formed.
- the reference mark 3 may be formed by etching. If the reference mark 3 is an indentation, dust may be generated when the reference mark 3 is formed. By forming the reference mark 3 by etching, it is possible to suppress the generation of dust. Therefore, the yield of the element can be further improved. Further, when the reference mark 3 is an indentation, it is difficult to form the reference mark 3 deeply. Therefore, if the reference mark forming surface is polished in order to remove irregularities and distortions in the vicinity of the reference mark 3 that occur when the reference mark 3 is processed, the reference mark 3 may disappear. In this case, it becomes difficult to discriminate the reference mark 3.
- the reference mark 3 By forming the reference mark 3 by etching, the reference mark 3 can be formed deeply. Therefore, in order to remove the unevenness and distortion in the vicinity of the reference mark 3 generated when the reference mark 3 is processed, the reference mark forming surface can be polished. Further, at the time of alignment, the reference mark 3 can be accurately discriminated. Further, when the reference mark 3 is an indentation, a crack may occur in the substrate on which the reference mark 3 is formed. By forming the reference mark 3 by etching, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of cracks on the substrate.
- the reference mark 3 When the reference mark 3 is provided on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61, after the reference mark is formed, it is polished on the reference mark forming surface in order to remove irregularities and distortions in the vicinity of the reference mark due to processing, foreign matter such as dust and dirt. It is desirable to perform processing and then clean the reference mark forming surface.
- the polishing process may be performed only on the reference mark forming surface, or may be performed on both sides of the reference mark forming surface and the surface opposite to the reference mark forming surface.
- the reference mark 3 is provided on the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62, the reference mark forming surface is polished or washed after the reference mark 3 is formed.
- the silicon carbide substrate 1 and the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 include an outer peripheral edge 2 and a main surface 10.
- the main surface 10 is surrounded by the outer peripheral edge 2.
- the main surface 10 includes an outer peripheral region 12 which is a region within 5 mm from the outer peripheral edge 2 and a central region 11 surrounded by the outer peripheral region 12.
- a plurality of reference marks 3 that serve as a reference for the two-dimensional position coordinates are provided in the outer peripheral region 12. As a result, it is possible to secure a wider area of the region where the element is formed, as compared with the case where the reference mark 3 is provided in the central region 11.
- the silicon carbide substrate 1 and the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 according to one embodiment of the above embodiment have a distance of 30 mm or more between each of the plurality of reference marks 3 when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the main surface 10. There may be. This makes it possible to accurately identify the position coordinates of the defect 80.
- the silicon carbide substrate 1 and the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 according to one embodiment of the above embodiment have the diameter of the minimum virtual circle surrounding each of the plurality of reference marks 3 when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the main surface 10. It may be larger than 10 ⁇ m and less than 3 mm. As a result, the reference mark 3 can be accurately discriminated at the time of alignment.
- the silicon carbide substrate 1 and the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 have the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62 having a depth of each of the plurality of reference marks 3 in a direction perpendicular to the main surface 10. It is desirable that the thickness is about 1/10 to 10 times the thickness.
- the depth of each of the plurality of reference marks 3 may be, for example, greater than 0.5 ⁇ m and less than 100 ⁇ m.
- the reference mark 3 is provided on the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61, the reference mark having a depth as described above is formed depending on the growth conditions (for example, growth temperature and C / Si ratio) of the silicon carbide epitaxial film 62. Even if the shape of the reference mark 3 formed by being taken over by the silicon carbide epitaxial film is slightly deformed, the reference mark 3 can be accurately discriminated at the time of alignment.
- the silicon carbide substrate 1 and the silicon carbide single crystal substrate 61 according to one aspect of the above embodiment are viewed in a direction perpendicular to the main surface 10, and each of the plurality of reference marks 3 has a cross shape. May be good. As a result, the reference mark 3 can be accurately discriminated at the time of alignment.
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本開示の目的は、素子活性領域の良否を精度良く判定可能な炭化珪素基板、炭化珪素単結晶基板および炭化珪素半導体装置の製造方法を提供することである。
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本開示によれば、素子活性領域の良否を精度良く判定可能な炭化珪素基板、炭化珪素単結晶基板および炭化珪素半導体装置の製造方法を提供することができる。
まず、本開示の実施形態の概要について説明する。
以下、図面に基づいて本開示の実施形態(以降、本実施形態とも称する)の詳細について説明する。なお、以下の図面において同一または相当する部分には同一の参照番号を付し、その説明は繰返さない。
まず、第1実施形態に係る炭化珪素単結晶基板61の構成について説明する。
次に、第2実施形態に係る炭化珪素単結晶基板61の構成について説明する。第2実施形態に係る炭化珪素単結晶基板61は、主に、基準マーク3が複数の凹部30によって構成されている点において、第1実施形態に係る炭化珪素単結晶基板61と異なっており、その他の点については、第1実施形態に係る炭化珪素単結晶基板61と同様である。以下、第1実施形態に係る炭化珪素単結晶基板61と異なる構成を中心に説明する。
次に、第3実施形態に係る炭化珪素単結晶基板61の構成について説明する。第3実施形態に係る炭化珪素単結晶基板61は、主に、基準マーク3が凸状である点において、第1実施形態に係る炭化珪素単結晶基板61と異なっており、その他の点については、第1実施形態に係る炭化珪素単結晶基板61と同様である。以下、第1実施形態に係る炭化珪素単結晶基板61と異なる構成を中心に説明する。
次に、第4実施形態に係る炭化珪素単結晶基板61の構成について説明する。第4実施形態に係る炭化珪素単結晶基板61は、主に、基準マーク3の配置場所において、第1実施形態に係る炭化珪素単結晶基板61と異なっており、その他の点については、第1実施形態に係る炭化珪素単結晶基板61と同様である。以下、第1実施形態に係る炭化珪素単結晶基板61と異なる構成を中心に説明する。
次に、第5実施形態に係る炭化珪素基板1の構成について説明する。第5実施形態に係る炭化珪素基板1は、炭化珪素単結晶基板61と炭化珪素エピタキシャル膜62とを有している点において、第1実施形態に係る炭化珪素単結晶基板61と異なっており、その他の点については、第1実施形態に係る炭化珪素単結晶基板61と同様である。以下、第1実施形態に係る炭化珪素単結晶基板61と異なる構成を中心に説明する。
次に、第6実施形態に係る炭化珪素半導体装置300の製造方法について説明する。
次に、第7実施形態に係る炭化珪素半導体装置300の製造方法について説明する。第7実施形態に係る炭化珪素半導体装置300の製造方法は、主に、欠陥80の位置座標に基づいて素子活性領域90の形成位置を調整する工程を有している点において、第6実施形態に係る炭化珪素半導体装置300の製造方法と異なっており、その他の工程については、第6実施形態に係る炭化珪素半導体装置300の製造方法と同様である。以下、第6実施形態に係る炭化珪素半導体装置300の製造方法と異なる工程を中心に説明する。
次に、第8実施形態に係る炭化珪素半導体装置300の製造方法について説明する。第8実施形態に係る炭化珪素半導体装置300の製造方法は、主に、炭化珪素単結晶基板61に基準マーク3を形成する工程を有していない点において、第6実施形態に係る炭化珪素半導体装置300の製造方法と異なっており、その他の工程については、第6実施形態に係る炭化珪素半導体装置300の製造方法と同様である。以下、第6実施形態に係る炭化珪素半導体装置300の製造方法と異なる工程を中心に説明する。
次に、第9実施形態に係る炭化珪素半導体装置300の製造方法について説明する。第9実施形態に係る炭化珪素半導体装置300の製造方法は、主に、第1炭化珪素エピタキシャル膜71および第2炭化珪素エピタキシャル膜72の双方に基準マーク3を形成する点において、第8実施形態に係る炭化珪素半導体装置300の製造方法と異なっており、その他の工程については、第8実施形態に係る炭化珪素半導体装置300の製造方法と同様である。以下、第8実施形態に係る炭化珪素半導体装置300の製造方法と異なる工程を中心に説明する。
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- 炭化珪素単結晶基板と、前記炭化珪素単結晶基板上に設けられた炭化珪素エピタキシャル膜とを含む炭化珪素基板において、2次元位置座標の基準となる基準マークを形成する工程と、
前記基準マークを形成する工程後、前記炭化珪素基板の基準マーク形成面に対して研磨または洗浄の少なくともいずれかを行う工程と、
前記基準マークに基づいて、前記炭化珪素基板にある欠陥の位置座標を特定する工程と、
前記炭化珪素基板に素子活性領域を形成する工程と、
前記基準マークに基づいて、前記素子活性領域の位置座標を特定する工程と、
前記欠陥の位置座標と前記素子活性領域の位置座標とを関連付けて、前記素子活性領域の良否判定を行う工程とを備えた、炭化珪素半導体装置の製造方法。 - 前記炭化珪素基板に素子活性領域を形成する工程において、前記素子活性領域の形成位置は、前記欠陥の位置座標に基づいて調整される、請求項1に記載の炭化珪素半導体装置の製造方法。
- 前記基準マークは、前記炭化珪素単結晶基板に設けられており、
前記素子活性領域は、前記炭化珪素エピタキシャル膜に設けられている、請求項1または請求項2に記載の炭化珪素半導体装置の製造方法。 - 前記基準マークおよび前記素子活性領域の各々は、前記炭化珪素エピタキシャル膜に設けられている、請求項1または請求項2に記載の炭化珪素半導体装置の製造方法。
- 前記基準マークは、レーザー加工により形成される、請求項1から請求項4のいずれか1項に記載の炭化珪素半導体装置の製造方法。
- 前記基準マークは、エッチングにより形成される、請求項1から請求項4のいずれか1項に記載の炭化珪素半導体装置の製造方法。
- 炭化珪素単結晶基板と、前記炭化珪素単結晶基板上に設けられた炭化珪素エピタキシャル膜とを含む炭化珪素基板であって、
外周縁と、
前記外周縁に取り囲まれた主面とを備え、
前記主面は、前記外周縁から5mm以内の領域である外周領域と、前記外周領域に囲まれた中央領域とを含み、
前記炭化珪素エピタキシャル膜の前記外周領域には、2次元位置座標の基準となる複数の基準マークが設けられている、炭化珪素基板。 - 前記主面に対して垂直な方向に見て、前記複数の基準マークの各々の間の距離は、30mm以上である、請求項7に記載の炭化珪素基板。
- 前記主面に対して垂直な方向に見て、前記複数の基準マークの各々を取り囲む最小仮想円の直径は、10μmよりも大きく3mm未満である、請求項7または請求項8に記載の炭化珪素基板。
- 前記主面に対して垂直な方向において、前記複数の基準マークの各々の深さは、0.5μmよりも大きく100μm未満である、請求項7から請求項9のいずれか1項に記載の炭化珪素基板。
- 前記主面に対して垂直な方向に見て、前記複数の基準マークの各々は、十字形状を有している、請求項7から請求項10のいずれか1項に記載の炭化珪素基板。
- 外周縁と、
前記外周縁に取り囲まれた主面とを備え、
前記主面は、前記外周縁から5mm以内の領域である外周領域と、前記外周領域に囲まれた中央領域とを含み、
前記外周領域には、2次元位置座標の基準となる複数の基準マークが設けられている、炭化珪素単結晶基板。 - 前記主面に対して垂直な方向に見て、前記複数の基準マークの各々の間の距離は、30mm以上である、請求項12に記載の炭化珪素単結晶基板。
- 前記主面に対して垂直な方向に見て、前記複数の基準マークの各々を取り囲む最小仮想円の直径は、10μmよりも大きく3mm未満である、請求項12または請求項13に記載の炭化珪素単結晶基板。
- 前記主面に対して垂直な方向において、前記複数の基準マークの各々の深さは、0.5μmよりも大きく100μm未満である、請求項12から請求項14のいずれか1項に記載の炭化珪素単結晶基板。
- 前記主面に対して垂直な方向に見て、前記複数の基準マークの各々は、十字形状を有している、請求項12から請求項15のいずれか1項に記載の炭化珪素単結晶基板。
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