CF3, CF2and CF Radical Measurements in RF CHF3Etching Plasma Using Infrared Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy

Abstract
We have measured the characteristics of CF3, CF2and CF radical densities in RF CHF3etching plasma under the same condition using infrared diode laser absorption spectroscopy, for the first time. The CFxradical density measurements have been performed as a function of input RF power, CHF3gas pressure and distance from the RF electrode. On the basis of these systematic measurements, the generation and loss processes of CFxradicals in RF CHF3plasma were discussed.