Spin-on-Glass (SoG) for Semiconductor Applications

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Benefits of Spin-on-Glass

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"I'm looking for a spin-on glass (SOG) material that can be spin-coated with a micrometer thickness of (2~5 microns). Can I get this thickness using your product by a single spin-coating or multiple spin-coatings? Is your SOG's refractive index closed to fused silica (quartz) or HSQ?"

Compared to gas diffusion doping, Spin-on doping uniformity is better. The variance across a wafer is between 0.5% and 1% and variance from wafer to wafer ranges between 1% - 2%.

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Spin On Glass

In addition, there are still many applications of spin-on glass technology, and these applications are gaining the various benefits discussed here. Spin on glass can satisfy new applications and their needs and can form compounds that differ in their chemical composition and properties. The substituents have a high binding energy to silica and dissolve when the spun glass layer is exposed to high temperatures during curing. [Sources: 3, 5]

In addition, the inventive TEOG - TEOS Spin - on glass has an additional advantage: there is no stress - altered flexibility of the glass based on spin. Through experiments, we have found that if processed correctly, the spinning glass described here can overcome the disadvantages mentioned above. In our work, a treated dielectric based on diluted deionized water as a viable solution for producing a powerful, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly spin on glasses.

What is SOG?

Video Explaining Spin-on-Glass.

The planarized spin - on glass (SOG) - forms next to the first silicon oxide layer. The high selectivity of etching is crucial to remove the previous etching step and protect the metal from etching. In our work, the suction is applied to a glass layer and the CVD (silicon oxide barrier layer) is slowly etched. At the same time, the "etch recirculation" is carried out using reactive ion etching (RIE) under conditions that etch the SOG at the same speed as the glass layers, but at a much slower rate. [Sources: 1, 4, 8]

Another problem that makes etching - reprocessing - on glass layers more difficult is that the thick spinning film also detaches from the substrate during subsequent processing. Here the spin on glasses can become very thin and is a big step, which is connected with the use of stacked capacitors. Even in the case of a thin layer of etched spun glass, the exposed edges can lead to interlevel shorting and other reliability problems. Another problem that annoys the etch-back process is regions where a significant step is embedded in the underlying substrate, such as on the surface of the glass layer. [Sources: 1, 3]

Spin on glass can become quite thin when using the spin-coater process, especially with thin glass layers. [Sources: 1]

The spin - on glass composition in this invention is stable, even if it is increased to a temperature of more than 1,000 degrees Celsius (3,500 degrees Fahrenheit). The reaction, which lasts two hours or more at ambient temperature, will effectively influence the composition of the glasses. Spin of glass occurs in alloys that are known to be resistant to the effects of high temperatures, such as high pressure, high heat and high humidity. At minus degrees there is no significant effect on the properties of the alloy or on its magnetism, which seems to be practically unused in daily life. [Sources: 2, 3, 7]

The present invention concerns a coating solution using a semiconductor product commonly referred to as spin - on glass composition. This is a liquid silicon mixture that can be applied to the surface of semiconductors on a wafer and then spun to create the coating layer on the top. In this technique, the spin on the glass composition fills the recessed areas of the wafer resulting from various insulating and conductive regions. For example, a spin of glass materials can be either a siloxane - a base material marketed under the trade name accuglass by Allied Signal Corp. - or a glass - a material such as glass. [Sources: 1, 3]

Although the spin on glass as a liquid precursor has a levelling effect, the thickness fluctuates greatly due to the underlying substrate. [Sources: 1, 3]

Spin-on Silicon-Based Dielectrics

One disadvantage of spin on the glass composition is that it cannot control the plasma etching rate or the produced layer, as it is sensitive to the O 2 concentration. This minimises the micro-loading that would otherwise lead to non-flat surfaces that would be created by micro-loading. Although gasification can be eliminated by removing the metal, a number of other problems associated with etching on the back may occur, some of which are normally carried out with a plasma etching device, such as lack of selectivity. [Sources: 1, 3]

Sources:

[0]: https://shibaura.pure.elsevier.com/en/publications/spin-on-glass-film-treatment-technology-using-a-fluoroalkoxysilan

[1]: https://www.google.fr/patents/US5461010

[2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spin_glass

[3]: https://patents.google.com/patent/US5152834A/en

[4]: https://www.freepatentsonline.com/5747381.html

[5]: http://www.google.com/patents/US5910680

[6]: http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0035-001X2016000300282

[7]: https://scitechdaily.com/new-whirling-state-of-matter-discovered-self-induced-spin-glass/

[8]: https://www.google.com.na/patents/US5631197

[9]: https://www.science.gov/topicpages/s/spin-on+glass+sog.html

What is Spin on Glass?

What is spin on glass? It is a magnetic state in three-dimensional space. It is characterized by randomness and cooperative behavior in the freezing of spins. This is known as the freezing temperature Tf. The direction of north and south magnetic poles in three-dimensional space is determined by the magnetic spin. In the context of physics, the term spin is used to describe the orientation of the south and north magnetic poles.

UniversityWafer, Inc. and partners develops and manufactures Spin-On Glass, which is a liquid compound based on silica and other silicates. They also manufacture zincates and titanates. These materials are applied onto silicon wafers and bake to create thin films. These films then have different properties once they are baked. These materials are typically used in early stages of product development and research and development labs that create new products.

Spin-On Glass is created by a chemical process called spin-on glass. The spin-on process produces a thin film of silicon. The films are applied to silicon wafers, where they have different properties when they are baked. This material is used in the early stages of product development for new products, especially semiconductors. If you are interested in learning more about Spin-On Glass, consider checking out the company's website.

Spin-on-Glass Vs Gas Diffusion-Doping

In recent years, researchers have discovered that Spin-on glass is an excellent alternative to gas diffusion-doping. This material is a silicate-based liquid compound that can be either doped or undoped. It is used in research and development laboratories and is used in many products. The material is also known to be highly stable and is widely available. It is an excellent choice for semiconductors and displays. It offers a host of advantages over gas diffusion-doped glass.

What are Spin-On-Glass Uses?

Aside from making thin films, Spin-On Glass can be used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. It is a type of silicate-based liquid compound. It can be doped or undoped. It is also used in the manufacture of titanates and zincates. It is used during the early stages of product development and in the research and development of new products. When it comes to chemistry, the same goes for the manufacturing process.

Spin-on-Glass

Spin on glass (SOG) mixes  SiO2 and  either boron or phosphorous. The mixture is suspended in a solvent solution. SOG should only be spin-coated onto a particle free silicon.  

Semiconductor applications for Spin-On Glass include, but are not limited to the following:

 

Solar Cell

  • Heavy Aluminium doped spin-on glass silica
  • Medium Arsenic doped spin-on glass silica
  • 300 Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • Medium Boron doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Boron doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heaviest Boron doped spin-on glass silica
  • Lightly Boron doped spin-on glass silica *available in ultrahigh purity only
  • Heavy Barium doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Gallium doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Gallium Aluminium doped compound spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Indium doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Lithium doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy lithium phosphorous doped compound spin-on glass.
  • Magnesium doped spin-on glass silica
  • 2000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 3000 Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 5000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 7000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • Lightly Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Medium Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heaviest Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Antimony doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Tin doped spin-on glass silica
  • Lightly Silica-doped spin-on glass titanate
  • Compound Spin-on glass titanate/silica
  • 1000A Non-doped spin-on glass titanate
  • Medium Zinc doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Zinc doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Zinc doped spin-on glass silica *ultrahigh purity
  • Heavier Zinc doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Zinc Arsenic doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Zinc Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica

 

Spin on Glass Planarization Trench Fill, Smoothing & Masking

  • 300 Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Boron doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Boron doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heaviest Boron doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heaviest Boron doped spin-on glass silica
  • Light doped, compound SOG
  • Heavy doped, compound SOG
  • 500A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 800A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 1000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 2000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 3000 Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 5000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 7000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heaviest Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heaviest Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Lightly Silica-doped spin-on glass titanate
  • Compound Spin-on glass titanate/silica
  • 1000A Non-doped spin-on glass titanate
  • 1100A Non-doped spin-on glass titanate

Waveguides

  • 300 Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Neodymium doped high RI spin-on glass silica
  • 500A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 800A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 1000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 2000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 3000 Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 5000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 7000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

  • 300 Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 500A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 800A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 1000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 2000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 3000 Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 5000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 7000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica

Wafer Bonding

  • 300 Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 500A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 800A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 1000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 2000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 3000 Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 5000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 7000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica

Diodes & Transistors

  • Heavy Aluminium doped spin-on glass silica
  • Medium Arsenic doped spin-on glass silica
  • 300 Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • Medium Boron doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Boron doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heaviest Boron doped spin-on glass silica
  • Lightly Boron doped spin-on glass silica *available in ultrahigh purity only
  • Heavy Barium doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Gallium doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Gallium Aluminium doped compound spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Indium doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Lithium doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy lithium phosphorous doped compound spin-on glass
  • Magnesium doped spin-on glass silica
  • 2000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 3000 Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 5000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 7000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • Lightly Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Lightly Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Medium Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Medium Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heaviest Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heaviest Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Antimony doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Tin doped spin-on glass silica
  • Lightly Silica-doped spin-on glass titanate
  • Compound Spin-on glass titanate/silica
  • 1000A Non-doped spin-on glass titanate
  • 1100A Non-doped spin-on glass titanate

Light Emitting Diode (LED) & Infrared (IR) Detector

  • Heavy Aluminium doped spin-on glass silica
  • Medium Arsenic doped spin-on glass silica
  • Medium Boron doped spin-on glass silica
  • Medium Boron doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Boron doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Boron doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heaviest Boron doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heaviest Boron doped spin-on glass silica
  • Lightly Boron doped spin-on glass silica *available in ultrahigh purity only
  • Heavy Barium doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Gallium doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Gallium Aluminium doped compound spin-on glass silica
  • Silicate gallium and boron doped glass
  • Heavy Indium doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Lithium doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy lithium phosphorous doped compound spin-on glass.
  • Magnesium doped spin-on glass silica
  • Lightly Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Lightly Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Medium Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Medium Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heaviest Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Antimony doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Tin doped spin-on glass silica
  • Medium Zinc doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Zinc doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Zinc doped spin-on glass silica *ultrahigh purity
  • Heavier Zinc doped spin-on glass silica

Photonics

  • Heavy Aluminium doped spin-on glass silica
  • Medium Arsenic doped spin-on glass silica
  • 300 Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • Medium Boron doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Boron doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Boron doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heaviest Boron doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heaviest Boron doped spin-on glass silica
  • Lightly Boron doped spin-on glass silica *available in ultrahigh purity only
  • Heavy Barium doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Gallium doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Gallium Aluminium doped compound spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Indium doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Lithium doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy lithium phosphorous doped compound spin-on glass.
  • Magnesium doped spin-on glass silica
  • 2000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 3000 Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 5000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • 7000A Non-doped spin-on glass silica
  • Lightly Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Lightly Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Medium Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Medium Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heaviest Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heaviest Phosphorous doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Antimony doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Tin doped spin-on glass silica
  • Lightly Silica-doped spin-on glass titanate
  • Compound Spin-on glass titanate/silica
  • 1000A Non-doped spin-on glass titanate

Super Conductor

  • Heavy Barium doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Copper doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Yttrium doped spin-on glass silica
  • Heavy Yittrium Barium Copper doped compound spin-on glass silica superconductor precursor