Primo UD-RIE® is a high-end capacitive coupled plasma (CCP) etch system developed by AMEC based on its own IP. Specifically designed for the most critical high aspect ratio (HAR) dielectric etching process for memory device fabrication, Primo UD-RIE® features: Ultra low frequency, high-power RF system with multi-level pulsing function, effectively enhanced ion energy and directionality;Improved upper electrode cooling and heating design, along with an electrostatic chuck (ESC) resistant to high voltage to meet high RF power process requirement; Real time temperature switch enabled lower cathode with active by-zone temperature control (ATC) function , which improve etching performance at extreme edge of wafer and improve productivity;Optimized chamber coating compatible with novel corrosive etching gases, significantly widening the process window;Primo UD-RIE® adopts AMEC's pioneering active edge impedance tuning (AEIT) system. This technology for wafer edge plasma sheath control substantially enhance the tool's production performance. The system can be configured with maximum six single wafer etch reaction chambers and two photoresist strip chambers, providing flexible solutions for HAR etching. Primo UD-RIE® delivers superior performance in HAR etch for memory device manufacturing and has achieved large scale mass production in most critical applications.

Primo UD-RIE®

CCP etcher for high aspect ratio (HAR) dielectric etch applications in memory device fabrication

Products Features

Ultra low frequency high power with multi-level pulsing RF system

Enhanced upper electrode heating and cooling

High breakdown voltage electrostatic chuck (ESC)

Real time temperature switch enabled lower cathode with by-zone cooling

Active edge impedance tuning (AEIT) system

Optional integrated photo resist strip chambers

Competitive Advantages

Ion with high energy and good directionality to provide high etch rate and superior profile control

Multiple tuning knobs to enlarge HAR etch process window

Excellent HAR etch repeatability and stability

Anti-corrosive chamber for special process gases