Multiple Layer Sputter Deposition and Laser Annealing of Silicon Films

Abstract

ABSTRACTThe formation of single crystal multiple layers on silicon substrates with thicknesses in excess of 1 μm has been demonstrated to be a viable process. Film build-up is via repetitions of the steps (1) pre-deposition chemical cleaning of wafer, (2) magnetron sputter deposition of 0.3 pm thick amorphous Si, (3) interfacial mixing via 190 keV implantation of Si, and (4) film epitaxial crystallization via pulsed laser annealing. Doping has been demonstrated by both (1) P ion implantation and (2) P incorporation from PH3; included in the sputter gas ambient.