Nucleation and growth of CVD diamond films on patterned substrates

Journal Article · Fri Dec 20 04:00:00 EST 2002 · Diamond and Related Materials

OSTI ID:823742

Monteiro, Othon R ^[1]; Liu, Hongbin

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The interest in using CVD diamond in the fabrication of microelectro-mechanical components has steadily increased over the last few years. Typical technology for manufacturing such components involves the use of molds patterned in silicon or silicon dioxide, which are filled by diamond deposition. The degree of conformality of the CVD film and the characteristics of the diamond-substrate interface becomes critical for the successful fabrication and performance of such devices. We have investigated the growth of CVD diamond films on patterned substrates using a microwave plasma assisted deposition reactor. In particular the use of seed layers to enhance nucleation on horizontal and vertical walls as well as to promote complete filling of narrow trenches is investigated. Scanning electron microscopy is used to characterize the nucleation and growth of the diamond films.

• Research Organization: Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA (US)
• Sponsoring Organization: Advanced Projects (US)
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-76SF00098
• OSTI ID: 823742
• Report Number(s): LBNL--51942
• Journal Information: Diamond and Related Materials, Journal Name: Diamond and Related Materials Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 12
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
DEPOSITION
DIAMONDS
FABRICATION
MANUFACTURING
NUCLEATION
NUCLEATION DIAMOND CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION
PERFORMANCE
PLASMA
SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
SEEDS
SILICON
SUBSTRATES