Title :
Anisotropic ECR etching of benzocyclobutene
Author :
Shul, R.J. ; Sullivan, C.T. ; McClellan, G.B.
Author_Institution :
Sandia Nat. Labs., Albuquerque, NM, USA
fDate :
10/26/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Anisotropic, high rate etching of benzocyclobutene (BCB) with smooth surfaces and sidewalls has been achieved in a SF6/O 2/Ar electron cyclotron resonance (ECR)-generated plasma. BCB sidewall profiles, etch rates, and selectivity to photoresist are evaluated against SF6:O2 ratio, pressure, microwave power, and RF power
Keywords :
integrated optics; optical fabrication; optical waveguides; polymer films; sputter etching; Ar; ECR-generated plasma; O2; SF6; SF6-O2-Ar; anisotropic ECR etching; benzocyclobutene; electron cyclotron resonance; etch rates; high rate etching; optical waveguide fabrication; selectivity; sidewall profiles;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19951321