Reactive Ion Etch (RIE)

The Oxford PlasmaPro NPG80 RIE is an open-load medium plasma density system configured for fluorine-based etch chemistries, which can accommodate pieces to wafers up to 8” in diameter and 3 cm thick. This tool is configured with a fluorine chemistry to etch silicon, its oxides and nitrides, and polymers including photoresist and silicone elastomers.

The system has a 300 W 13.56 MHz RF power source coupled to a solid state matching network. The active electrode is equipped with a heater/chiller and is capable of operating at temperatures varying from 0 C to +80 C.

Contacts

• Emma Anquillare, Ph.D.
  Research Scientist, Nanofabrication Facility
  eanquillare@gc.cuny.edu