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Semiconductor Diffusion Furnace Applications

Semiconductor, SiC, GaN & MEMS device processing is highly demanding of film uniformity and low defect density. Expertech has over 30 years of experience providing innovative equipment and process support for your semiconductor applications. Whether you need to introduce a new film type or need to augment production capacity for an existing process, Expertech can help in providing a viable solution.

Expertech can provide one or more horizontal or vertical furnace systems configured for growing/depositing the following semiconductor device processing steps:

LPCVD Processes

  • Stochiometric Nitride (Si3N4)
  • Anti-reflection coatings (ARC)
  • Low Stress Nitride (Si Rich Nitride) < 250 MPa
  • Ultra-low Stress Silicon Nitride < 100 MPa
  • Undoped Polysilicon or α-Silicon
  • Phosphorous Doped Polysilicon or α-Silicon
  • Boron Doped Polysilicon or α-Silicon
  • Undoped Poly-SiGe
  • Phosphorous or Boron Doped Poly-SiGe
  • Undoped Low Temperature Oxide (LTO)
  • Phosphorous Doped Glass (PSG)
  • Boron and Phosphorous Doped Glass (BPSG)
  • Undoped deposited oxide by TEOS
  • Phosphorous Doped TEOS Oxide (PSG)
  • Boron and Phosphorous Doped TEOS (BPSG)

Atmospheric Pressure Processes

  • Wet or Dry Oxidation/Densification
  • Dry/wet/dry Gate Oxide Cycles
  • Inert Gas Anneals/Densification (N2, Ar, He)
  • Contact Sintering / Alloy (N2, Forming Gas)
  • Reducing Atmosphere Anneals (Forming Gas)
  • Phosphine + O2 phosphorus doping
  • Phosphine gas phase doping
  • POCl3 + O2 – liquid source phosphorus doping
  • BBr3 + O2 – liquid source boron doping
  • Solid Source Phosphorous Doping
  • Solid Source Boron Doping
  • Drive-in / Redistribution

Contact Expertech for High-Performance Semiconductor Diffusion Furnace Solutions

Since 1992, Expertech has manufactured high-performance semiconductor diffusion furnaces. Delivering capabilities for various applications such as LPCVD and Atmospheric Pressure Processes, and Expertech systems can match production requirements in your thermal processing operations. Providing an extensive inventory of systems and parts, Expertech can additionally develop custom solutions, train staff, and repair or refurbish systems to meet your needs for high-quality semiconductor processing.

Contact us to discuss thermal processing solutions or request a quote to get started.