Iii V Integrated Circuit Fabrication Technology

GaAs processing has reached a mature stage. New semiconductor compounds are emerging that will dominate future materials and device research, although the processing techniques used for GaAs will still remain relevant. This book covers all aspects of the current state of the art of III–V processing, with emphasis on HBTs. It is aimed at practicing engineers and graduate students and engineers new to the field of III–V semiconductor IC processing. The book’s primary purpose is to discuss all aspects of processing of active and passive devices, from crystal growth to backside processing, including lithography, etching, and film deposition.

This book covers semiconductor material basics, physics of devices used in semiconductor integrated circuit processing, and all the processing technologies used in III–V semiconductor fabrication. The content is chosen according to the needs of students as seen by a teacher and needs of practicing engineers dealing with processing issues as seen by an experienced process engineer. The book covers all aspects of the current state of the art of III–V processing with emphasis on heterojunction bipolar transistors, the volume leader technology, having grown due to the explosive growth of wireless technology. Its primary purpose is to discuss processing. Only necessary equations are derived and device behavior is discussed for the purpose of understanding device figures of merit and electrical parameters that engineers need to understand and control. All aspects of processing of active and passive devices from crystal growth to back side processing, including lithography, etching, and film deposition, are covered. New material systems based on GaN are taking a larger role on the development side. Although the etching chemistries, deposition materials, and the temperature regimes are different, similar principles apply. The text covers the most promising structures of these material systems and devices.

This book covers theoretical and practical aspects of all major steps in the fabrication sequence. This book can be used conveniently in a semester length course on integrated circuit fabrication. This text can also serve as a reference for practicing engineer and scientist in the semiconductor industry. IC Fabrication are ever demanding of technology in rapidly growing industry growth opportunities are numerous. A recent survey shows that integrated circuit currently outnumber humans in UK, USA, India and China. The spectacular advances in the development and application of integrated circuit technology have led to the emergence of microelectronic process engineering as an independent discipline. Integrated circuit fabrication text books typically divide the fabrication sequence into a number of unit processes that are repeated to form the integrated circuit. The effect is to give the book an analysis flavor: a number of loosely related topics each with its own background material. Note: T& F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

"This concise introduction to semiconductor fabrication technology covers everything professionals need to know, from crystal growth to integrated devices and circuits. Throughout, the authors address both theory and the practical aspects of each major fabrication step, including crystal growth, silicon oxidation, photolithography, etching, diffusion, ion implantation, and thin film deposition. The book integrates Computer Modeling & Simulation tools throughout. Process simulation is used as a tool for what-if analysis and discussion. Comprehensive coverage of process sequence helps readers connect individual steps into a cohesive whole."--