Journal of Applied Sciences ›› 1993, Vol. 11 ›› Issue (1): 31-36.

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REACTIVE ION ETCHING OF POLYIMIDE FILM USING SF6 +O2

SUN CHENGLONG, DU GENDI, GUO FANGMIN, CHEN SIQIN, LIN SUIJUAN, HU SUYING   

  1. Shanghai Institute of Metallurgy, State Key Laboratories of Transducer Techndology, Acadeinia Sinica
  • Received:1991-03-07 Revised:1992-03-08 Online:1993-03-31 Published:1993-03-31

Abstract: We report the principle of reactive ion etching of the polyimide film in piire O2 or SF6 + O2 mixed gases plnsmas. Anisotropic etching techniques are used to etch the polyiroide film whose thickness is 0-4μm. Excellent patterns with straight sidewalls are obtained. The equipment used in the etching process is the Plasraalab Up Etcher made by Oxford Plasma Technology Ltd (UK).

Key words: polyimide, sidewall, reactive ion etching