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In the semiconductor manufacturing industry, as device size continues to shrink, the deposition technology of thin film materials has posed unprecedented challenges. Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), as a thin film deposition technology that can achieve precise control at the atomic level, has become an indispensable part of semiconductor manufacturing. This article aims to introduce the process flow and principles of ALD to help understand its important role in advanced chip manufacturing.

It is ideal to build integrated circuits or semiconductor devices on a perfect crystalline base layer. The epitaxy (epi) process in semiconductor manufacturing aims to deposit a fine single-crystalline layer, usually about 0.5 to 20 microns, on a single-crystalline substrate. The epitaxy process is an important step in the manufacture of semiconductor devices, especially in silicon wafer manufacturing.

The main difference between epitaxy and atomic layer deposition (ALD) lies in their film growth mechanisms and operating conditions. Epitaxy refers to the process of growing a crystalline thin film on a crystalline substrate with a specific orientation relationship, maintaining the same or similar crystal structure. In contrast, ALD is a deposition technique that involves exposing a substrate to different chemical precursors in sequence to form a thin film one atomic layer at a time.

CVD TAC coating is a process for forming a dense and durable coating on a substrate (graphite). This method involves depositing TaC onto the substrate surface at high temperatures, resulting in a tantalum carbide (TaC) coating with excellent thermal stability and chemical resistance.

As the 8-inch silicon carbide (SiC) process matures, manufacturers are accelerating the shift from 6-inch to 8-inch. Recently, ON Semiconductor and Resonac announced updates on 8-inch SiC production.

This article introduces the latest developments in the newly designed PE1O8 hot-wall CVD reactor of the Italian company LPE and its ability to perform uniform 4H-SiC epitaxy on 200mm SiC.

With the growing demand for SiC materials in power electronics, optoelectronics and other fields, the development of SiC single crystal growth technology will become a key area of ​​scientific and technological innovation. As the core of SiC single crystal growth equipment, thermal field design will continue to receive extensive attention and in-depth research.

Through continuous technological progress and in-depth mechanism research, 3C-SiC heteroepitaxial technology is expected to play a more important role in the semiconductor industry and promote the development of high-efficiency electronic devices.

Spatial ALD, spatially isolated atomic layer deposition. The wafer moves between different positions and is exposed to different precursors at each position. The figure below is a comparison between traditional ALD and spatially isolated ALD.

Recently, the German research institute Fraunhofer IISB has made a breakthrough in the research and development of tantalum carbide coating technology, and developed a spray coating solution that is more flexible and environmentally friendly than the CVD deposition solution, and has been commercialized.

In an era of rapid technological development, 3D printing, as an important representative of advanced manufacturing technology, is gradually changing the face of traditional manufacturing. With the continuous maturity of technology and the reduction of costs, 3D printing technology has shown broad application prospects in many fields such as aerospace, automobile manufacturing, medical equipment, and architectural design, and has promoted the innovation and development of these industries.

Single crystal materials alone cannot meet the needs of the growing production of various semiconductor devices. At the end of 1959, a thin layer of single crystal material growth technology - epitaxial growth was developed.

Silicon carbide is one of the ideal materials for making high-temperature, high-frequency, high-power and high-voltage devices. In order to improve production efficiency and reduce costs, the preparation of large-size silicon carbide substrates is an important development direction.