Submicron Patterns on Sapphire Substrate Produced by Dual Layer Photoresist Complimentary Lithography

Abstract:

In this study, the combined technologies of dual-layer photoresist complimentary lithography (DPCL), inductively coupled plasma-reactive ion etching (ICP-RIE) and laser direct-write lithography (LDL) are applied to produce the submicron patterns on sapphire substrates. The inorganic photoresist has almost no resistance for chlorine containing plasma and aqueous acid etching solution. However, the organic photoresist has high resistance for chlorine containing plasma and aqueous acid etching solution. Moreover, the inorganic photoresist is less etched by oxygen plasma etching process. The organic and inorganic photoresists deposit sequentially into a composite photoresist on a substrate. The DPCL takes advantages of the complementary chemical properties of organic and inorganic photoresists. We fabricated two structures with platform and non-platform structure. The non-platform structure featured structural openings, the top and bottom diameters and the depth are approximately 780 nm, 500 nm and 233 nm, respectively. The platform structure featured structural openings, the top and bottom diameters and the depth are approximately 487 nm, 288 nm and 203 nm, respectively. The precision submicron or nanoscale patterns of large etched area and patterns with high aspect ratio can be quickly produced by this technique. This technology features a low cost but high yield production technology. It has the potential applications in fabrication of micro-/nanostructures and devices for the optoelectronic industry, semiconductor industry and energy industry.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 284-287)
• Pages: 334-341
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.284-287.334
• Online since: January 2013
• Authors: Chun Ming Chang, Ming Hua Shiao, Don Yau Chiang, Chin Tien Yang, Mao Jung Huang, Chung Ta Cheng, Wen Jeng Hsueh
• Keywords: Dual-Layer Photoresist Complimentary Lithography, ICP-RIE, Laser Direct-Write Lithography, Pattern Sapphire

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