Dry etching method for semiconductor

Details Dry etching method for semiconductor Dry etching method for semiconductor

1991-05-30

1993-04-27

Hearn, Brian E.

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Delaminating processes adapted for specified product

Delaminating in preparation for post processing recycling step

156643, 156646, 156651, H01L 2100

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052059057

ABSTRACT:
A dry etching method for Al.sub.x Ga.sub.1-x N (0.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.1) semiconductor uses plasma of a boron trichloride (BCl.sub.3) gas. The etching rate of the method is 490 .ANG./min. No crystal defect is produced in the etched semiconductor by the dry etching with the plasma of a BCl.sub.3 gas. After etching with the plasma of a BCl.sub.3 gas, the semiconductor is successively etched by an inert gas. The electrode formed on the etched surface is contacted ohmicly with the semiconductor. Ohmic contact can be obtained without sintering. An LED is produced by the dry etching method. The LED comprises a substrate, an n-layer (Al.sub.x Ga.sub.1-x N; 0.ltoreq.x<1), an i-layer, an electrode formed on the etched surface of the n-layer through a through hole, the through hole being formed through the i-layer to the n-layer by the dry etching with the plasma of the born trichloride (BCl.sub.3) gas and being successively etched by the plasma of an inert gas, and an electrode formed on the surface of said i-layer.

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