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JP4358727B2 - Gas supply apparatus, substrate processing apparatus, and supply gas setting method - Google Patents

Gas supply apparatus, substrate processing apparatus, and supply gas setting method
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JP4358727B2
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本発明は,処理容器にガスを供給するガス供給装置,当該ガス供給装置に接続される基板処理装置及び供給ガス設定方法に関する。  The present invention relates to a gas supply apparatus that supplies a gas to a processing container, a substrate processing apparatus connected to the gas supply apparatus, and a supply gas setting method.

例えば半導体装置や液晶表示装置等の電子デバイスの製造プロセスにおいては,例えば基板の表面に導電性の膜や絶縁膜を形成する成膜処理や,基板上に形成された膜を蝕刻するエッチング処理などが行われている。  For example, in the manufacturing process of an electronic device such as a semiconductor device or a liquid crystal display device, for example, a film forming process for forming a conductive film or an insulating film on the surface of a substrate, an etching process for etching a film formed on the substrate, etc. Has been done.

例えば,上述のエッチング処理には,プラズマエッチング装置が広く用いられている。プラズマエッチング装置は,基板を収容する処理容器内に,基板を載置する下部電極と,下部電極の基板に向けてガスを噴出するシャワーヘッドを有している。シャワーヘッドは,上部電極を構成している。エッチング処理は,シャワーヘッドから所定の混合ガスを噴出した状態で両電極間に高周波を印加し,処理容器内にプラズマを生成することによって,基板上の膜をエッチングしている。  For example, a plasma etching apparatus is widely used for the above etching process. The plasma etching apparatus includes a lower electrode on which a substrate is placed and a shower head that ejects gas toward the substrate of the lower electrode in a processing container that accommodates the substrate. The shower head constitutes the upper electrode. In the etching process, a film on the substrate is etched by applying a high frequency between both electrodes in a state where a predetermined mixed gas is ejected from the shower head and generating plasma in the processing container.

ところで,エッチングレートやエッチング選択比などのエッチング特性は,基板上に供給されるガス濃度に影響される。また,エッチング特性を基板面内において均一にし,基板面内のエッチングの均一性を向上することは,従来からの重要課題である。そこで,シャワーヘッドの内部を複数のガス室に仕切り,各ガス室毎にガス導入管を独立に接続し,基板面内の各部分に任意の種類或いは流量の混合ガスを供給することが提案されている(例えば,特許文献1参照。)。これにより,基板面内のガス濃度を局所的に調整して,エッチングの基板面内の均一性を向上することができる。  Incidentally, the etching characteristics such as the etching rate and the etching selectivity are affected by the concentration of gas supplied onto the substrate. Further, it has been an important problem from the past to make the etching characteristics uniform in the substrate surface and improve the uniformity of etching in the substrate surface. Therefore, it has been proposed to divide the inside of the shower head into a plurality of gas chambers, connect a gas introduction pipe to each gas chamber independently, and supply a mixed gas of any kind or flow rate to each part in the substrate surface. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). Thereby, the gas concentration in the substrate surface can be locally adjusted to improve the uniformity of the etching substrate surface.

しかしながら,エッチング処理時に用いられる混合ガスは,例えば直接エッチングに関与するエッチングガスや,反応生成物のデポ(堆積)をコントロールするためのガス,不活性ガスなどのキャリアガスなどの多種類のガスの組み合わせにより構成され,被エッチング材料やプロセス条件に応じて選択される。このため,例えばシャワーヘッド内を複数のガス室を分割し,各ガス室毎にガス導入管を接続する場合,例えば特開平9−45624号公報(特許文献2)の第1図に示すように各ガス導入管毎に,多数のガス供給源に通じる配管を接続し,さらに各配管毎にマスフローコントローラを設けるようにしていた。それ故,ガス供給系の配管構造が複雑化し,各配管のガス流量の制御も複雑化していた。このため,例えば広い配管スペースが必要になり,装置制御系の負担も増大していた。  However, the mixed gas used in the etching process includes various gases such as an etching gas directly involved in etching, a gas for controlling deposition of reaction products, and a carrier gas such as an inert gas. It is configured by a combination and is selected according to the material to be etched and process conditions. Therefore, for example, when a plurality of gas chambers are divided in the shower head and a gas introduction pipe is connected to each gas chamber, for example, as shown in FIG. 1 of Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-45624 (Patent Document 2). For each gas introduction pipe, pipes leading to a large number of gas supply sources were connected, and a mass flow controller was provided for each pipe. Therefore, the piping structure of the gas supply system has become complicated, and the control of the gas flow rate of each pipe has also become complicated. For this reason, for example, a large piping space is required, and the burden on the apparatus control system is increased.

特開平8-158072号公報JP-A-8-158072特開平9-45624号公報JP-A-9-45624

本発明は,かかる点に鑑みてなされたものであり,エッチング装置などの基板処理装置における処理容器の複数個所に任意の混合ガスを供給するにあたり,簡単な配管構成を実現できるガス供給装置と,ガス供給装置に接続された処理容器を備えた基板処理装置及びガス供給装置を用いた供給ガス設定方法を提供することをその目的とする。  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and a gas supply device capable of realizing a simple piping configuration when supplying an arbitrary mixed gas to a plurality of locations in a processing vessel in a substrate processing apparatus such as an etching apparatus, It is an object of the present invention to provide a substrate processing apparatus provided with a processing container connected to a gas supply apparatus and a supply gas setting method using the gas supply apparatus.

上記目的を達成する本発明は,基板を処理する処理容器にガスを供給するガス供給装置であって,複数のガス供給源と,前記複数のガス供給源から供給される複数のガスを混合する混合配管と,前記混合配管で混合された混合ガスを分流して処理容器の複数箇所に供給する複数の分岐配管と,前記分岐配管の内の一部のみであって少なくとも一つの分岐配管を流れる混合ガスに所定の付加ガスを供給する付加ガス供給装置と,を備え,ガス流量を調整するためのバルブと圧力計を各分岐配管に備え,さらに,前記圧力計の計測結果に基づいて,前記バルブの開閉度を調整して,前記混合配管の混合ガスを所定の圧力比で前記分岐配管に分流する圧力比制御装置を備え,前記付加ガス供給装置は,前記分岐配管に連通する付加ガス供給配管を有し,前記付加ガス供給配管は,前記圧力計と前記バルブの下流側に接続され,前記圧力比制御装置は,前記付加ガス供給装置から分岐配管に前記付加ガスを供給しない状態で,前記各分岐配管に分流される混合ガスの圧力比を前記バルブにより所定の圧力比に調整し,その状態で前記バルブの開閉度を固定することを特徴とする。
The present invention for achieving the above object is a gas supply apparatus for supplying a gas to a processing vessel for processing a substrate, wherein a plurality of gas supply sources and a plurality of gases supplied from the plurality of gas supply sources are mixed. A mixed pipe, a plurality of branch pipes for dividing the mixed gas mixed in the mixed pipe and supplying the mixed gas to a plurality of locations in the processing vessel, andonly a part of the branch pipe and flowing through at least one branch pipe An additional gas supply device for supplying a predetermined additional gas to the mixed gas, a valve and a pressure gauge for adjusting the gas flow rate are provided in each branch pipe, and further, based on the measurement result of the pressure gauge, A pressure ratio control device that adjusts the degree of opening and closing of the valve and diverts the mixed gas of the mixing pipe to the branch pipe at a predetermined pressure ratio, and theadditional gas supply device supplies an additional gas that communicates with the branch pipe Have piping The additional gas supply pipe is connected to the downstream side of the pressure gauge and the valve, and the pressure ratio control device does not supply the additional gas from the additional gas supply apparatus to the branch pipe. The pressure ratio of the mixed gas to be divided into two is adjusted to a predetermined pressure ratio by the valve, and the opening / closing degree of the valve is fixed in that state .

本発明によれば,複数のガス供給源のガスが混合配管において混合され,その後複数の分岐配管に分流される。そして,特定の分岐配管では,所定の付加ガスが付加され,混合ガスのガス成分や流量が調整される。付加ガスが付加されない分岐配管では,混合配管からの混合ガスがそのまま処理容器に供給される。かかる場合,例えば混合配管においてガス成分の共通な混合ガスが生成され,各分岐配管において,必要に応じて混合ガスのガス成分や流量が調整されるので,必要最小限の配管数で足りる。この結果,処理容器の複数個所への任意の混合ガスの供給を,単純な配管構成で実現できる。  According to the present invention, gases from a plurality of gas supply sources are mixed in the mixing pipe and then divided into the plurality of branch pipes. And in specific branch piping, predetermined additional gas is added and the gas component and flow volume of mixed gas are adjusted. In a branch pipe to which no additional gas is added, the mixed gas from the mixing pipe is supplied to the processing vessel as it is. In such a case, for example, a mixed gas having a common gas component is generated in the mixing pipe, and the gas component and flow rate of the mixed gas are adjusted in each branch pipe as necessary. As a result, supply of an arbitrary mixed gas to a plurality of locations in the processing vessel can be realized with a simple piping configuration.

前記ガス供給装置は,前記圧力比制御装置により前記分岐配管の混合ガスが所定の圧力比に調整された後に,前記付加ガス供給装置から前記分岐配管に付加ガスを供給する制御部をさらに備えていてもよい。  The gas supply device further includes a control unit that supplies additional gas from the additional gas supply device to the branch pipe after the mixed gas in the branch pipe is adjusted to a predetermined pressure ratio by the pressure ratio control device. May be.

別の観点による本発明によれば,基板を収容する処理容器と,複数のガス供給源と,前記複数のガス供給源から供給される複数のガスを混合する混合配管と,前記混合配管で混合された混合ガスを分流して処理容器の複数箇所に供給する複数の分岐配管と,前記分岐配管の内の一部のみであって少なくとも一つの分岐配管を流れる混合ガスに所定の付加ガスを供給する付加ガス供給装置と,を備え,前記処理容器内に配置され,前記処理容器内の処理空間にガスを吐出させるためのシャワーヘッドを有し,前記複数の分岐配管は,前記シャワーヘッドに接続され,ガス流量を調整するためのバルブと圧力計を各分岐配管に備え,さらに,前記圧力計の計測結果に基づいて,前記バルブの開閉度を調整して,前記混合配管の混合ガスを所定の圧力比で前記分岐配管に分流する圧力比制御装置を備え,前記付加ガス供給装置は,前記分岐配管に連通する付加ガス供給配管を有し,前記付加ガス供給配管は,前記圧力計と前記バルブの下流側に接続され,前記圧力比制御装置は,前記付加ガス供給装置から分岐配管に前記付加ガスを供給しない状態で,前記各分岐配管に分流される混合ガスの圧力比を前記バルブにより所定の圧力比に調整し,その状態で前記バルブの開閉度を固定することを特徴とする基板処理装置が提供される。
また,上記基板処理装置は,前記圧力比制御装置により前記分岐配管の混合ガスが所定の圧力比に調整された後に,前記付加ガス供給装置から前記分岐配管に付加ガスを供給する制御部をさらに備えていてもよい。
また,前記複数の分岐配管は2本であり,前記2本の分岐配管は,前記シャワーヘッド内部で同心円状に区画された第1,第2のバッファ室にそれぞれ接続されることとしてもよい。
また,前記第1のバッファ室はシャワーヘッド中心部側に,前記第2のバッファ室は前記シャワーヘッド外周部側に配置され,前記付加ガス供給装置が接続された分岐配管は,前記第2のバッファ室に接続されていてもよい。
また,上記基板処理装置は,前記処理容器内に配置され,前記基板を載置する載置部を有し,前記複数の分岐配管の内の一部かつ少なくとも1つは,前記処理容器の側面から,前記シャワーヘッドと前記載置部とで形成される空間にガスを供給できるよう接続されていてもよい。
According to another aspect of the present invention, a processing container that accommodates a substrate, a plurality of gas supply sources, a mixing pipe that mixes a plurality of gases supplied from the plurality of gas supply sources, and a mixing pipe that mixes A plurality of branch pipes for diverting the mixed gas to be supplied to a plurality of locations of the processing vessel, and supplying a predetermined additional gas to the mixed gas that isonly a part of the branch pipe and flows through at least one branch pipe An additional gas supply device that is disposed in the processing vessel, has a shower head for discharging gas into the processing space in the processing vessel, and the plurality of branch pipes are connected to the shower headA valve and a pressure gauge for adjusting the gas flow rate are provided in each branch pipe, and the opening and closing degree of the valve is adjusted based on the measurement result of the pressure gauge, so that the mixed gas in the mixing pipe is predetermined. Pressure A pressure ratio control device for diverting to the branch pipe at a ratio, and the additional gas supply device has an additional gas supply pipe communicating with the branch pipe, and the additional gas supply pipe is connected to the pressure gauge and the valve. The pressure ratio control device is connected downstream, and the pressure ratio of the mixed gas to be branched into each branch pipe is determined by the valve in a state in which the additional gas is not supplied from the additional gas supply device to the branch pipe. There is provideda substrate processing apparatus characterized by adjusting the pressure ratio and fixing the degree of opening and closing of the valve in that state .
The substrate processing apparatus may further include a control unit that supplies additional gas from the additional gas supply device to the branch pipe after the mixed gas in the branch pipe is adjusted to a predetermined pressure ratio by the pressure ratio control device. You may have.
The plurality of branch pipes may be two, and the two branch pipes may be connected to first and second buffer chambers concentrically divided inside the shower head.
The first buffer chamber is disposed on the shower head center side, the second buffer chamber is disposed on the outer periphery of the shower head, and the branch pipe connected to the additional gas supply device is connected to the second buffer chamber. It may be connected to the buffer chamber.
In addition, the substrate processing apparatus includes a mounting portion that is disposed in the processing container and mounts the substrate,and at least one of the plurality of branch pipes is a side surface of the processing container. From the above, it may be connected so that gas can be supplied to the space formed by the shower head and the mounting portion.

さらに別の観点による本発明によれば,複数のガス供給源と,前記複数のガス供給源から供給される複数のガスを混合する混合配管と,前記混合配管で混合された混合ガスを分流して処理容器の複数箇所に供給する複数の分岐配管と,前記分岐配管の内の一部のみであって少なくとも一つの分岐配管を流れる混合ガスに所定の付加ガスを供給する付加ガス供給装置と,を有し,ガス流量を調整するためのバルブと圧力計を各分岐配管に備えたガス供給装置を用いた供給ガス設定方法であって,前記付加ガス供給装置から前記分岐配管に付加ガスを供給しない状態で,前記混合配管から各分岐配管に分流される混合ガスの圧力比を前記バルブにより所定の混合比に調整し,その後前記分岐配管の前記バルブの開閉度を固定する工程と,その後,前記付加ガス供給装置から所定の前記分岐配管に前記圧力計と前記バルブの下流側において所定流量の付加ガスを供給する工程と,を有することを特徴とする,供給ガス設定方法が提供される。According to another aspect of the present invention, a plurality of gas supply sources, a mixing pipe for mixing a plurality of gases supplied from the plurality of gas supply sources, and a mixed gas mixed in the mixing pipe are divided. A plurality of branch pipes to be supplied to a plurality of locations of the processing vessel, and an additional gas supply device that supplies a predetermined additional gas to a mixed gas that isonly a part of the branch pipe and flows through at least one branch pipe; A supply gas setting method using a gas supply device having a valve and a pressure gauge for adjusting a gas flow rate in each branch pipe, and supplying the additional gas from the additional gas supply device to the branch pipe without this, the steps of said from the mixing pipe pressure ratio of the gas mixture to be diverted to the branch pipe is adjusted to a predetermined mixture ratio by the valve, and then fix the opening degree of the valve of the branch pipes, then,Downstream fromserial additional gas supply deviceand predeterminedthe pressure gauge on the branch pipethe valve and supplying a predetermined flow rate of the additional gas, characterized by having a feed gas setting method is provided.

本発明によれば,配管構成が単純化し,配管スペースの低減や流量制御の負担の低減が図られる。  According to the present invention, the piping configuration is simplified, and the piping space can be reduced and the burden of flow rate control can be reduced.

以下,本発明の好ましい実施の形態について説明する。図1は,本実施の形態にかかるガス供給装置が適用される基板処理装置としてのプラズマエッチング装置1の構成の概略を示す縦断面の説明図である。  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of a longitudinal section showing an outline of a configuration of a plasma etching apparatus 1 as a substrate processing apparatus to which a gas supply apparatus according to the present embodiment is applied.

プラズマエッチング装置1は,平行平板型電極構造の容量結合型のプラズマエッチング装置である。プラズマエッチング装置1は,略円筒形状の処理容器10を有している。処理容器10は,例えばアルミニウム合金により形成され,内壁面がアルミナ膜又はイットリウム酸化膜により被覆されている。処理容器10は,接地されている。  The plasma etching apparatus 1 is a capacitively coupled plasma etching apparatus having a parallel plate electrode structure. The plasma etching apparatus 1 has a substantiallycylindrical processing container 10. Theprocessing vessel 10 is formed of, for example, an aluminum alloy, and the inner wall surface is covered with an alumina film or an yttrium oxide film. Theprocessing container 10 is grounded.

処理容器10内の中央の底部には,絶縁板12を介在して円柱状のサセプタ支持台14が設けられている。サセプタ支持台14上には,基板としてのウェハWを載置する載置部としてのサセプタ16が支持されている。サセプタ16は,平行平板型電極構造の下部電極を構成している。サセプタ16は,例えばアルミニウム合金により形成されている。  Acylindrical susceptor support 14 is provided at the center bottom in theprocessing vessel 10 with aninsulating plate 12 interposed. On the susceptor support 14, asusceptor 16 is supported as a placement portion on which a wafer W as a substrate is placed. Thesusceptor 16 constitutes a lower electrode having a parallel plate electrode structure. Thesusceptor 16 is made of, for example, an aluminum alloy.

サセプタ16の上部には,ウェハWを保持する静電チャック18が設けられている。静電チャック18は,内部に電極20を有している。電極20には,直流電源22が電気的に接続されている。直流電源22から電極20に直流電圧を印加することによって,クーロン力を発生させ,サセプタ16の上面にウェハWを吸着できる。  Anelectrostatic chuck 18 that holds the wafer W is provided on thesusceptor 16. Theelectrostatic chuck 18 has anelectrode 20 inside. A DC power source 22 is electrically connected to theelectrode 20. By applying a DC voltage from the DC power source 22 to theelectrode 20, a Coulomb force can be generated and the wafer W can be attracted to the upper surface of thesusceptor 16.

静電チャック18の周囲のサセプタ16の上面には,フォーカスリング24が設けられている。サセプタ16及びサセプタ支持台14の外周面には,例えば石英からなる円筒状の内壁部材26が貼り付けられている。  Afocus ring 24 is provided on the upper surface of thesusceptor 16 around theelectrostatic chuck 18. A cylindricalinner wall member 26 made of, for example, quartz is attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of thesusceptor 16 and thesusceptor support base 14.

サセプタ支持台14の内部には,リング状の冷媒室28が形成されている。冷媒室28は,配管30a,30bを通じて,処理容器10の外部に設置されたチラーユニット(図示せず)に連通している。冷媒室28には,配管30a,30bを通じて冷媒又は冷却水が循環供給され,この循環供給によりサセプタ16上のウェハWの温度を制御できる。静電チャック18の上面には,サセプタ16及びサセプタ支持台14内を通るガス供給ライン32が通じており,ウェハWと静電チャック18との間にHeガスなどの伝熱ガスを供給できる。  A ring-shaped refrigerant chamber 28 is formed inside thesusceptor support 14. Therefrigerant chamber 28 communicates with a chiller unit (not shown) installed outside theprocessing container 10 through thepipes 30a and 30b. The coolant or cooling water is circulated and supplied to thecoolant chamber 28 through thepipes 30a and 30b, and the temperature of the wafer W on thesusceptor 16 can be controlled by this circulation supply. A gas supply line 32 passing through thesusceptor 16 and thesusceptor support 14 is connected to the upper surface of theelectrostatic chuck 18, and a heat transfer gas such as He gas can be supplied between the wafer W and theelectrostatic chuck 18.

サセプタ16の上方には,サセプタ16と平行に対向する上部電極34が設けられている。サセプタ16と上部電極34との間には,プラズマ生成空間PSが形成されている。  Above thesusceptor 16, anupper electrode 34 facing thesusceptor 16 in parallel is provided. A plasma generation space PS is formed between the susceptor 16 and theupper electrode 34.

上部電極34は,リング状の外側上部電極36と,その内側の円板形状の内側上部電極38を備えている。外側上部電極36と内側上部電極38との間には,リング状の誘電体42が介在されている。外側上部電極36と処理容器10の内周壁との間には,例えばアルミナからなるリング状の絶縁性遮蔽部材44が気密に介在されている。  Theupper electrode 34 includes a ring-shaped outerupper electrode 36 and a disk-shaped innerupper electrode 38 inside thereof. A ring-shapeddielectric 42 is interposed between the outerupper electrode 36 and the innerupper electrode 38. A ring-shaped insulating shieldingmember 44 made of alumina, for example, is airtightly interposed between the outerupper electrode 36 and the inner peripheral wall of theprocessing container 10.

外側上部電極36には,整合器46,上部給電棒48,コネクタ50及び給電筒52を介して第1の高周波電源54が電気的に接続されている。第1の高周波電源54は,40MHz以上,例えば60MHzの周波数の高周波電圧を出力できる。  A first high-frequency power source 54 is electrically connected to the outerupper electrode 36 through amatching unit 46, an upperpower feed rod 48, aconnector 50, and apower feed cylinder 52. The first highfrequency power supply 54 can output a high frequency voltage having a frequency of 40 MHz or more, for example, 60 MHz.

給電筒52は,例えば下面が開口した略円筒状に形成され,下端部が外側上部電極36に接続されている。給電筒52の上面の中央部には,コネクタ50によって上部給電棒48の下端部が電気的に接続されている。上部給電棒48の上端部は,整合器46の出力側に接続されている。整合器46は,第1の高周波電源54に接続されており,第1の高周波電源54の内部インピーダンスと負荷インピーダンスを整合させることができる。給電筒52の外方は,処理容器10と同じ径の側壁を有する円筒状の接地導体10aにより覆われている。接地導体10aの下端部は,処理容器10の側壁の上部に接続されている。接地導体10aの上面の中央部には,上述の上部給電棒48が貫通しており,接地導体10aと上部給電棒48の接触部には,絶縁部材56が介在されている。  Thepower supply cylinder 52 is formed in, for example, a substantially cylindrical shape having an open bottom surface, and a lower end portion is connected to the outerupper electrode 36. A lower end portion of the upperpower supply rod 48 is electrically connected to the central portion of the upper surface of thepower supply cylinder 52 by aconnector 50. The upper end portion of the upperpower feed rod 48 is connected to the output side of thematching unit 46. The matchingunit 46 is connected to the first high-frequency power source 54 and can match the internal impedance of the first high-frequency power source 54 with the load impedance. The outside of thepower supply cylinder 52 is covered with acylindrical ground conductor 10 a having a side wall with the same diameter as theprocessing container 10. The lower end of theground conductor 10 a is connected to the upper part of the side wall of theprocessing container 10. The upperpower feed rod 48 described above passes through the center portion of the upper surface of theground conductor 10a, and an insulatingmember 56 is interposed at the contact portion between theground conductor 10a and the upperpower feed rod 48.

内側上部電極38は,サセプタ16に載置されたウェハW上に所定の混合ガスを噴出するシャワーヘッドを構成している。内側上部電極38は,多数のガス噴出孔60aを有する円形状の電極板60と,電極板60の上面側を着脱自在に支持する電極支持体62を備えている。電極支持体62は,電極板60と同じ径の円盤形状に形成され,内部に円形状のバッファ室63が形成されている。バッファ室63内には,例えば図2に示すようにOリングからなる環状隔壁部材64が設けられ,バッファ室63を中心部側の第1のバッファ室63aと外周部側の第2のバッファ室63bに分割している。第1のバッファ室63aは,サセプタ16上のウェハWの中央部に対向し,第2のバッファ室63bは,サセプタ16上のウェハWの外周部に対向している。各バッファ室63a,63bの下面には,ガス噴出孔60aが連通しており,第1のバッファ室63aからは,ウェハWの中央部に,第2のバッファ室63bからは,ウェハWの外周部に向けて所定の混合ガスを噴出できる。なお,各バッファ室63に所定の混合ガスを供給するガス供給装置100については後述する。  The innerupper electrode 38 constitutes a shower head that ejects a predetermined mixed gas onto the wafer W placed on thesusceptor 16. The innerupper electrode 38 includes acircular electrode plate 60 having a large number ofgas ejection holes 60a, and anelectrode support 62 that detachably supports the upper surface side of theelectrode plate 60. Theelectrode support 62 is formed in a disk shape having the same diameter as theelectrode plate 60, and acircular buffer chamber 63 is formed therein. In thebuffer chamber 63, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, anannular partition member 64 made of an O-ring is provided. Thebuffer chamber 63 has afirst buffer chamber 63a on the central side and a second buffer chamber on the outer peripheral side. It is divided into 63b. Thefirst buffer chamber 63 a faces the center of the wafer W on thesusceptor 16, and thesecond buffer chamber 63 b faces the outer periphery of the wafer W on thesusceptor 16. Gas ejection holes 60a communicate with the lower surfaces of thebuffer chambers 63a and 63b. From thefirst buffer chamber 63a to the center of the wafer W and from thesecond buffer chamber 63b to the outer periphery of the wafer W. A predetermined mixed gas can be ejected toward the portion. Thegas supply device 100 that supplies a predetermined mixed gas to eachbuffer chamber 63 will be described later.

電極支持体62の上面には,図1に示すように上部給電棒48に接続された下部給電筒70が電気的に接続されている。下部給電筒70には,可変コンデンサ72が設けられている。可変コンデンサ72は,第1の高周波電源54による高周波電圧により外側上部電極36の直下に形成される電界強度と,内側上部電極38の直下に形成される電界強度との相対的な比率を調整できる。  As shown in FIG. 1, a lower power supply cylinder 70 connected to the upperpower supply rod 48 is electrically connected to the upper surface of theelectrode support 62. A variable capacitor 72 is provided in the lower feeding cylinder 70. The variable capacitor 72 can adjust the relative ratio between the electric field strength formed immediately below the outerupper electrode 36 and the electric field strength formed immediately below the innerupper electrode 38 by the high-frequency voltage from the first high-frequency power supply 54. .

処理容器10の底部には,排気口74が形成されている。排気口74は,排気管76を通じて,真空ポンプなどを備えた排気装置78に接続されている。排気装置78により,処理容器10内の所望の真空度に減圧できる。  Anexhaust port 74 is formed at the bottom of theprocessing container 10. Theexhaust port 74 is connected through anexhaust pipe 76 to an exhaust device 78 having a vacuum pump or the like. The exhaust device 78 can reduce the pressure in theprocessing container 10 to a desired degree of vacuum.

サセプタ16には,整合器80を介して第2の高周波電源82が電気的に接続されている。第2の高周波電源82は,例えば2MHz〜20MHzの範囲,例えば20MHzの周波数の高周波電圧を出力できる。  A second highfrequency power supply 82 is electrically connected to thesusceptor 16 via a matching unit 80. The second high-frequency power source 82 can output a high-frequency voltage having a frequency of, for example, 2 MHz to 20 MHz, for example, 20 MHz.

内側上部電極38には,第1の高周波電源54からの高周波を遮断し,第2の高周波電源82からの高周波をグランドに通すためのローパスフィルタ84が電気的に接続されている。サセプタ16には,第1の高周波電源54からの高周波をグランドに通すためのハイパスフィルタ86が電気的に接続されている。  The innerupper electrode 38 is electrically connected to a low-pass filter 84 for cutting off the high frequency from the first highfrequency power supply 54 and passing the high frequency from the second highfrequency power supply 82 to the ground. Thesusceptor 16 is electrically connected to ahigh pass filter 86 for passing a high frequency from the first highfrequency power supply 54 to the ground.

プラズマエッチング装置1には,直流電源22,第1の高周波電源54及び第2の高周波電源82などのエッチング処理を実行するための各種諸元の動作を制御する装置制御部90が設けられている。  The plasma etching apparatus 1 is provided with anapparatus control unit 90 that controls the operation of various specifications for performing an etching process such as the DC power supply 22, the first high-frequency power supply 54, and the second high-frequency power supply 82. .

次に,プラズマエッチング装置1の内側上部電極38に混合ガスを供給するガス供給装置100について説明する。  Next, thegas supply apparatus 100 that supplies a mixed gas to the innerupper electrode 38 of the plasma etching apparatus 1 will be described.

ガス供給装置100は,図3に示すように複数,例えば3つのガス供給源110a,110b,110cが収容された第1のガスボックス111と,複数,例えば2つの付加ガス供給源112a,112bが収容された第2のガスボックス113を備えている。本実施の形態においては,例えばガス供給源110aには,エッチングガスとしての例えばフロロカーボン系のフッ素化合物,例えばCF,C,C,CなどのCガスが封入され,ガス供給源110bには,例えばCF系の反応生成物のデポをコントロールするガスとしての例えばOガスが封入され,ガス供給源110cには,キャリアガスとしての希ガス,例えばArガスが封入されている。また,付加ガス供給源112aには,例えばエッチングを促進可能なCガスが封入され,付加ガス供給源112bには,例えばCF系の反応生成物のデポをコントロール可能なOガスが封入されている。As shown in FIG. 3, thegas supply apparatus 100 includes afirst gas box 111 in which a plurality of, for example, threegas supply sources 110a, 110b, and 110c are accommodated, and a plurality of, for example, two additionalgas supply sources 112a and 112b. Asecond gas box 113 is provided. In the present embodiment, for example, thegas supply source 110a includes, for example, a fluorocarbon-based fluorine compound as an etching gas, such as CX FY such as CF4 , C4 F6 , C4 F8 , and C5 F8. For example, O2 gas as a gas for controlling the deposition of a CF-based reaction product, for example, is sealed in thegas supply source 110b, and a rare gas as a carrier gas, for example, Ar gas is enclosed. The additionalgas supply source 112a is filled with, for example, CX FY gas capable of promoting etching, and the additionalgas supply source 112b is filled with, for example, O2 gas capable of controlling the deposition of a CF-based reaction product. It is enclosed.

第1のガスボックス111の各ガス供給源110a〜110cには,各ガス供給源110a〜110cからの各種ガスが合流され混合される混合配管120が接続されている。混合配管120には,各ガス供給源110a〜110cからのガスの流量を調整するマスフローコントローラ121がガス供給源毎に設けられている。混合配管120には,混合配管120で混合された混合ガスを分流する第1の分岐配管122と第2の分岐配管123が接続されている。第1の分岐配管122は,上記処理容器10の内側上部電極38の第1のバッファ室63aに接続されている。第2の分岐配管123は,内側上部電極38の第2のバッファ室63bに接続されている。  Thegas supply sources 110a to 110c of thefirst gas box 111 are connected to a mixingpipe 120 where various gases from thegas supply sources 110a to 110c are merged and mixed. The mixingpipe 120 is provided with amass flow controller 121 for adjusting the gas flow rate from each of thegas supply sources 110a to 110c for each gas supply source. The mixingpipe 120 is connected to afirst branch pipe 122 and asecond branch pipe 123 that divide the mixed gas mixed in the mixingpipe 120. Thefirst branch pipe 122 is connected to thefirst buffer chamber 63 a of the innerupper electrode 38 of theprocessing container 10. Thesecond branch pipe 123 is connected to thesecond buffer chamber 63 b of the innerupper electrode 38.

第1の分岐配管122には,圧力調整部124が設けられている。同様に第2の分岐配管123には,圧力調整部125が設けられている。圧力調整部124は,圧力計124aとバルブ124bを備えている。同様に圧力調整部125は,圧力計125aとバルブ125bを備えている。圧力調整部124の圧力計124aによる計測結果と,圧力調整部125の圧力計125aによる計測結果は,圧力比制御装置126に出力できる。圧力比制御装置126は,圧力計124a,125aの計測結果に基づいて,各バルブ124b,125bの開閉度を調整し,第1の分岐配管122と第2の分岐配管123に分流される混合ガスの圧力比,つまり流量比を制御できる。また,圧力比制御装置126は,供給ガスの設定時において,後述する第2のガスボックス113から第2の分岐配管123に付加ガスが供給されていない状態で,第1の分岐配管122と第2の分岐配管123を流れる混合ガスの圧力比を所定の目標圧力比に調整し,その状態でバルブ124b,125bの開閉度を固定することができる。  Thefirst branch pipe 122 is provided with apressure adjustment unit 124. Similarly, apressure adjusting unit 125 is provided in thesecond branch pipe 123. Thepressure adjustment unit 124 includes apressure gauge 124a and avalve 124b. Similarly, thepressure adjustment unit 125 includes apressure gauge 125a and avalve 125b. The measurement result by thepressure gauge 124 a of thepressure adjustment unit 124 and the measurement result by thepressure gauge 125 a of thepressure adjustment unit 125 can be output to the pressureratio control device 126. The pressureratio control device 126 adjusts the degree of opening and closing of thevalves 124b and 125b based on the measurement results of thepressure gauges 124a and 125a, and the mixed gas is divided into thefirst branch pipe 122 and thesecond branch pipe 123. The pressure ratio, that is, the flow ratio can be controlled. Further, the pressureratio control device 126 is connected to thefirst branch pipe 122 and thefirst branch pipe 122 in a state in which no additional gas is supplied from thesecond gas box 113 described later to thesecond branch pipe 123 when the supply gas is set. The pressure ratio of the mixed gas flowing through thesecond branch pipe 123 can be adjusted to a predetermined target pressure ratio, and the degree of opening and closing of thevalves 124b and 125b can be fixed in this state.

第2のガスボックス113の各付加ガス供給源112a,112bには,例えば第2の分岐配管123に連通する付加ガス供給配管130が接続されている。例えば付加ガス供給配管130は,各付加ガス供給源112a,112bに接続され,途中で集合して第2の分岐配管123に接続されている。付加ガス供給配管130は,圧力調整部125の下流側に接続されている。付加ガス供給配管130には,各付加ガス供給源112a,112bからの付加ガスの流量を調整するマスフローコントローラ131が付加ガス供給源毎に設けられている。かかる構成により,第2のガスボックス113の付加ガスを選択して或いは混合させて第2の分岐配管123に供給することができる。なお,本実施の形態では,第2のガスボックス113,付加ガス供給源112a,112b,付加ガス供給配管130及びマスフローコントローラ131により付加ガス供給装置が構成されている。  For example, an additionalgas supply pipe 130 communicating with thesecond branch pipe 123 is connected to each of the additionalgas supply sources 112 a and 112 b of thesecond gas box 113. For example, the additionalgas supply pipe 130 is connected to each of the additionalgas supply sources 112a and 112b, and is gathered on the way and connected to thesecond branch pipe 123. The additionalgas supply pipe 130 is connected to the downstream side of thepressure adjustment unit 125. The additionalgas supply pipe 130 is provided with amass flow controller 131 for adjusting the flow rate of the additional gas from each additionalgas supply source 112a, 112b for each additional gas supply source. With this configuration, the additional gas in thesecond gas box 113 can be selected or mixed and supplied to thesecond branch pipe 123. In the present embodiment, thesecond gas box 113, the additionalgas supply sources 112a and 112b, the additionalgas supply pipe 130, and themass flow controller 131 constitute an additional gas supply device.

第1のガスボックス111におけるマスフローコントローラ121と,第2のガスボックス113におけるマスフローコントローラ131の動作は,例えばプラズマエッチング装置1の装置制御部90により制御されている。したがって,装置制御部90により,第1のガスボックス111及び第2のガスボックス113からの各種ガスの供給の開始と停止,各種ガスのガス流量を制御できる。  The operations of themass flow controller 121 in thefirst gas box 111 and themass flow controller 131 in thesecond gas box 113 are controlled by, for example, theapparatus control unit 90 of the plasma etching apparatus 1. Therefore, theapparatus control unit 90 can control the start and stop of the supply of various gases from thefirst gas box 111 and thesecond gas box 113 and the gas flow rates of the various gases.

次に,以上のように構成されたガス供給装置100の動作について説明する。図4は,処理容器10に供給される混合ガスのガス成分や流量を設定する際のフロー図である。先ず,装置制御部90の指示信号により,第1のガスボックス111内の予め設定されているガスが所定流量で混合配管120に流される(図4中の工程S1)。例えば,ガス供給源110a〜110cのCガス,Oガス及びArガスがそれぞれ所定流量で供給され,混合配管120において混合されて,所定の混合比のCガス,Oガス及びArガスからなる混合ガスが生成される。続いて,圧力比制御装置126により,圧力計124a,125aの計測結果に基づいて,バルブ124b,125bの開閉度が調整され,第1の分岐配管122及び第2の分岐配管123に流れる混合ガスの圧力比が目標圧力比に調整される(図4中の工程S2)。これにより,第1の分岐配管122を通じて第1のバッファ室63aに供給される混合ガスのガス成分(混合比)と流量が設定される。また,第2の分岐配管123が通じる第2のバッファ室63bには,この時点で,少なくとも第1のバッファ室63aと同じ混合ガス,つまりエッチング処理が可能な混合ガスが供給されている。Next, the operation of thegas supply apparatus 100 configured as described above will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart for setting the gas component and flow rate of the mixed gas supplied to theprocessing container 10. First, in accordance with an instruction signal from theapparatus control unit 90, a preset gas in thefirst gas box 111 is caused to flow through the mixingpipe 120 at a predetermined flow rate (step S1 in FIG. 4). For example, CX FY gas, O2 gas, and Ar gas from thegas supply sources 110a to 110c are respectively supplied at a predetermined flow rate, mixed in the mixingpipe 120, and CX FY gas, O2 having a predetermined mixing ratio. A mixed gas composed of gas and Ar gas is generated. Subsequently, the open / closed degree of thevalves 124 b and 125 b is adjusted by the pressureratio control device 126 based on the measurement results of the pressure gauges 124 a and 125 a, and the mixed gas flowing through thefirst branch pipe 122 and thesecond branch pipe 123. Is adjusted to the target pressure ratio (step S2 in FIG. 4). Thereby, the gas component (mixing ratio) and the flow rate of the mixed gas supplied to thefirst buffer chamber 63a through thefirst branch pipe 122 are set. At this time, at least the same mixed gas as that of thefirst buffer chamber 63a, that is, a mixed gas that can be etched is supplied to thesecond buffer chamber 63b through which thesecond branch pipe 123 communicates.

そして,第1の分岐配管122及び第2の分岐配管123に流れる混合ガスが目標圧力比に調整され安定すると,圧力比制御装置126により,圧力調整部124,125のバルブ124b,125bの開閉度が固定される(図4中の工程S3)。バルブ124b,125bの開閉度が固定されるのを見計らって,装置制御部90の指示信号により,第2のガスボックス113から予め設定されている付加ガスが所定流量で付加ガス供給配管130に流される(図4中の工程S4)。この第2のガスボックス113からの付加ガスの供給を開始させるための指示信号は,装置制御部90に予め設定された設定時間が経過することにより送信される。例えば付加ガス供給源112aからエッチングを促進可能なCガス,例えばCFガスが所定の流量で供給され,第2の分岐配管123に合流される。これにより,第2の分岐配管123が連通する第2のバッファ室63bには,第1のバッファ室63aよりもCFガスの多い混合ガスが供給される。こうして,第2のバッファ室63bに供給される混合ガスのガス成分及び流量が設定される。なお,この第2の分岐配管123への付加ガスの供給により第1の分岐配管122と第2の分岐配管123の圧力比は変動するが,バルブ124b,125bが固定されているので,第1のバッファ室63aには,当初の流量の混合ガスが供給される。When the mixed gas flowing in thefirst branch pipe 122 and thesecond branch pipe 123 is adjusted to the target pressure ratio and stabilized, the pressureratio control device 126 opens and closes thevalves 124b and 125b of thepressure adjusting sections 124 and 125. Is fixed (step S3 in FIG. 4). Assuming that the degree of opening and closing of thevalves 124b and 125b is fixed, an additional gas set in advance from thesecond gas box 113 flows into the additionalgas supply pipe 130 at a predetermined flow rate according to an instruction signal from theapparatus control unit 90. (Step S4 in FIG. 4). The instruction signal for starting the supply of the additional gas from thesecond gas box 113 is transmitted to theapparatus control unit 90 when a preset time has elapsed. For example, CX FY gas capable of promoting etching, such as CF4 gas, is supplied from the additionalgas supply source 112 a at a predetermined flow rate, and is joined to thesecond branch pipe 123. As a result, a mixed gas containing more CF4 gas than thefirst buffer chamber 63a is supplied to thesecond buffer chamber 63b with which thesecond branch pipe 123 communicates. Thus, the gas component and the flow rate of the mixed gas supplied to thesecond buffer chamber 63b are set. Although the pressure ratio between thefirst branch pipe 122 and thesecond branch pipe 123 varies due to the supply of additional gas to thesecond branch pipe 123, thevalves 124b and 125b are fixed. Thebuffer chamber 63a is supplied with a mixed gas having an initial flow rate.

そして,プラズマエッチング装置1では,減圧雰囲気の下,サセプタ16上のウェハWの中心部付近には,第1のバッファ室63aからの混合ガスが供給され,ウェハWの外周部には,第2のバッファ室63bからのCFガスの多い混合ガスが供給される。これにより,ウェハWの外周部におけるエッチング特性がウェハWの中心部に対して相対的に調整され,ウェハW面内のエッチング特性が均一になる。In the plasma etching apparatus 1, the mixed gas from thefirst buffer chamber 63 a is supplied to the vicinity of the center of the wafer W on thesusceptor 16 in a reduced-pressure atmosphere. The mixed gas containing a large amount of CF4 gas is supplied from thebuffer chamber 63b. As a result, the etching characteristics at the outer peripheral portion of the wafer W are adjusted relative to the central portion of the wafer W, and the etching characteristics within the wafer W surface become uniform.

以上の実施の形態によれば,第1のガスボックスからの複数種類のガスが混合配管120で混合され,その混合ガスが第1の分岐配管122と第2の分岐配管123に分流して処理容器10の第1のバッファ室63aと第2のバッファ室63bに供給される。第2の分岐配管123には,エッチング特性を調整するための付加ガスが供給され,第2のバッファ室63bには,第1のバッファ室63aと異なる成分で流量の混合ガスが供給される。このように,処理容器10における第1のバッファ室63aと第2のバッファ室63bに供給される混合ガスのガス成分や流量を,簡単な配管構成で任意に調整できる。  According to the above embodiment, a plurality of types of gas from the first gas box are mixed in the mixingpipe 120, and the mixed gas is divided into thefirst branch pipe 122 and thesecond branch pipe 123 for processing. Thefirst buffer chamber 63a and thesecond buffer chamber 63b of thecontainer 10 are supplied. Thesecond branch pipe 123 is supplied with an additional gas for adjusting the etching characteristics, and thesecond buffer chamber 63b is supplied with a mixed gas having a flow rate different from that of thefirst buffer chamber 63a. Thus, the gas components and flow rates of the mixed gas supplied to thefirst buffer chamber 63a and thesecond buffer chamber 63b in theprocessing container 10 can be arbitrarily adjusted with a simple piping configuration.

また,第1の分岐配管122と第2の分岐配管123の流量を圧力調整部124,125により調整したので,プラズマエッチング装置1のようにガスの供給先の圧力が極めて低い場合であっても,供給配管の流量調整を適正に行うことができる。  Further, since the flow rates of thefirst branch pipe 122 and thesecond branch pipe 123 are adjusted by thepressure adjusting units 124 and 125, even when the pressure of the gas supply destination is extremely low as in the plasma etching apparatus 1. , The flow rate of the supply pipe can be adjusted appropriately.

以上の実施の形態において,第2の分岐配管123には,エッチングを促進可能なCFガスを供給したが,例えばウェハWの中心部よりも外周部の方がCF系の反応生成物の堆積が多く,エッチングが遅れるような場合には,第2の分岐配管123に,CF系の反応生成物を除去するOガスを供給してもよい。また,第2の分岐配管123には,CFガスとOガスの両方を所定の混合比で混合して供給してもよい。In the above embodiment, the CF4 gas capable of promoting the etching is supplied to thesecond branch pipe 123. For example, the outer peripheral portion of the wafer W is deposited with a CF-based reaction product. If the etching is delayed, O2 gas for removing the CF-based reaction product may be supplied to thesecond branch pipe 123. Further, both CF4 gas and O2 gas may be mixed and supplied to thesecond branch pipe 123 at a predetermined mixing ratio.

上記実施の形態では,第2のガスボックス113から第2の分岐配管123に付加ガスを供給するタイミングは,装置制御部90における設定時間により予め設定されていたが,例えば装置制御部90が圧力比制御装置126を通じて圧力計124a,125bによる計測値を監視し,所望の目標圧力比に安定した時点で,第2のガスボックス113側に指示信号を発信して,付加ガスの供給を開始してもよい。  In the above embodiment, the timing of supplying the additional gas from thesecond gas box 113 to thesecond branch pipe 123 is set in advance by the set time in thedevice control unit 90. The measured values by thepressure gauges 124a and 125b are monitored through theratio control device 126, and when the desired target pressure ratio is stabilized, an instruction signal is transmitted to thesecond gas box 113 side to start the supply of additional gas. May be.

また,第2のガスボックス113の各付加ガス供給源112a,112bを,付加ガス供給配管130によって第1の分岐配管122側にも接続してもよい。こうすることにより,必要な場合には,第1のバッファ室63に供給される混合ガスのガス成分や流量も微調整できる。  Further, the additionalgas supply sources 112 a and 112 b of thesecond gas box 113 may be connected to thefirst branch pipe 122 side by the additionalgas supply pipe 130. By doing so, the gas component and flow rate of the mixed gas supplied to thefirst buffer chamber 63 can be finely adjusted if necessary.

以上の実施の形態で記載した第2のガスボックス113には,CFガスとOガスの付加ガス供給源が設けられていたが,エッチングを促進したり抑制したりする他の付加ガス,例えばエッチングを促進するガスとして,CHF,CH,CHFなどのCガス,CF系反応生成物をコントロールするガスとして,NガスやCOガス,希釈ガスとして,XeガスやHeガスなどの付加ガス供給源が設けられてもよい。この他,以上の実施の形態で記載した第1のガスボックス111や第2のガスボックス113に収容されるガスのガス種や数は,被エッチング材料やプロセス条件などに応じて,任意に選択できる。In thesecond gas box 113 described in the above embodiment, an additional gas supply source of CF4 gas and O2 gas is provided, but other additional gases that accelerate or suppress etching, For example, as a gas for promoting etching, CX HY FZ gas such as CHF3 , CH2 F2 , CH3 F, a gas for controlling a CF-based reaction product, N2 gas, CO gas, dilution gas, etc. , An additional gas supply source such as Xe gas or He gas may be provided. In addition, the gas type and the number of gases stored in thefirst gas box 111 and thesecond gas box 113 described in the above embodiments are arbitrarily selected according to the material to be etched, process conditions, and the like. it can.

以上の実施の形態で記載したガス供給装置100は,処理容器10における第1のバッファ室63aと第2のバッファ室63bの二箇所に混合ガスを供給していたが,処理容器10の三箇所以上に混合ガスを供給してもよい。図5は,かかる一例を示すものであり,例えば内側上部電極38には,同心円状の3つのバッファ室63が形成されている。つまり,内側上部電極38の第2のバッファ室63bのさらに外側に,環状の第3のバッファ室63cが形成されている。この場合,混合配管120には,第1,第2の分岐配管122,123に加えて,さらに第3の分岐配管150が分岐されている。第3の分岐配管150は,第3のバッファ室63cに接続されている。第3の分岐配管150には,他の分岐配管122,123と同様に圧力調整室151,圧力計151a及びバルブ151bが設けられている。また,この例のガス供給装置100には,第3の分岐配管150に所定の付加ガスを供給するための第3のガスボックス152が設けられている。第3のガスボックス152は,例えば第2のガスボックス113と同様の構成を有し,CFの付加ガス供給源153aとOガスの付加ガス供給源153bを備えている。各付加ガス供給源153a,153bは,付加ガス供給配管154によって第3の分岐配管150に接続され,付加ガス供給配管154には,付加ガス供給源毎にマスフローコントローラ155が設けられている。なお,この他の部分の構成は,上記実施の形態と同様なので,説明を省略する。In thegas supply apparatus 100 described in the above embodiment, the mixed gas is supplied to the two locations of thefirst buffer chamber 63a and thesecond buffer chamber 63b in theprocessing container 10. A mixed gas may be supplied as described above. FIG. 5 shows such an example. For example, the innerupper electrode 38 has threeconcentric buffer chambers 63 formed therein. That is, an annularthird buffer chamber 63c is formed further outside thesecond buffer chamber 63b of the innerupper electrode 38. In this case, in addition to the first andsecond branch pipes 122 and 123, the third branch pipe 150 is further branched to the mixingpipe 120. The third branch pipe 150 is connected to thethird buffer chamber 63c. Similar to theother branch pipes 122 and 123, the third branch pipe 150 is provided with apressure adjustment chamber 151, apressure gauge 151a, and avalve 151b. Further, thegas supply device 100 of this example is provided with athird gas box 152 for supplying a predetermined additional gas to the third branch pipe 150. Thethird gas box 152 has the same configuration as thesecond gas box 113, for example, and includes an additionalgas supply source 153a for CF4 and an additionalgas supply source 153b for O2 gas. Each additionalgas supply source 153a, 153b is connected to the third branch pipe 150 by an additionalgas supply pipe 154, and amass flow controller 155 is provided for each additional gas supply source in the additionalgas supply pipe 154. The configuration of the other parts is the same as that of the above embodiment, and the description is omitted.

そして,各バッファ室63a〜63cに混合ガスが供給される際には,第1のガスボックス111の例えばガス供給源110a〜110cのガスが混合配管120に供給され,混合された後,その混合ガスが3つの分岐配管122,123,150に分流される。圧力比制御装置126により,分岐配管122,123,150の圧力比が所定の目標圧力比に調整され,その後バルブ124b,125b,151bの開閉度が固定される。これにより,第1の分岐配管122が連通する第1のバッファ室63aの混合ガスのガス成分と流量が設定される。その後,第2のガスボックス133から付加ガス供給配管130を通じて所定種類の所定流量の付加ガスが第2の分岐配管123に供給され,また第3のガスボックス152から付加ガス供給配管154を通じて所定種類の所定流量の付加ガスが第3の分岐配管150に供給される。こうして,第2のバッファ室63b,第3のバッファ室63cに供給される混合ガスのガス成分と流量が設定される。かかる場合においても,簡単な配管構成で,処理容器10の三箇所に任意の混合ガスを供給できる。  When the mixed gas is supplied to each of thebuffer chambers 63a to 63c, for example, the gas from thegas supply sources 110a to 110c in thefirst gas box 111 is supplied to the mixingpipe 120, mixed, and then mixed. The gas is diverted to the threebranch pipes 122, 123 and 150. The pressureratio control device 126 adjusts the pressure ratio of thebranch pipes 122, 123, and 150 to a predetermined target pressure ratio, and then the degree of opening and closing of thevalves 124b, 125b, and 151b is fixed. As a result, the gas component and the flow rate of the mixed gas in thefirst buffer chamber 63a with which thefirst branch pipe 122 communicates are set. After that, a predetermined type of additional gas having a predetermined flow rate is supplied from the second gas box 133 through the additionalgas supply pipe 130 to thesecond branch pipe 123, and from thethird gas box 152 through the additionalgas supply pipe 154. The additional gas having a predetermined flow rate is supplied to the third branch pipe 150. In this way, the gas components and flow rates of the mixed gas supplied to thesecond buffer chamber 63b and thethird buffer chamber 63c are set. Even in such a case, an arbitrary mixed gas can be supplied to the three locations of theprocessing vessel 10 with a simple piping configuration.

以上の実施の形態では,ガス供給装置100から供給された混合ガスが,処理容器10の上部からウェハWに向けて噴出されていたが,処理容器10の他の部分,例えば処理容器10におけるプラズマ生成空間PSの側面からも混合ガスが噴出されてもよい。かかる場合,例えば図6に示すように上記第3の分岐配管150が処理容器10の両側面に接続される。かかる場合,プラズマ生成空間PSの上部と側部からそれぞれ所定の混合ガスを供給できるので,プラズマ生成空間PS内のガス濃度を調整し,ウェハ面内のエッチング特性の均一性をさらに向上することができる。  In the above embodiment, the mixed gas supplied from thegas supply apparatus 100 is ejected from the upper part of theprocessing container 10 toward the wafer W. However, plasma in another part of theprocessing container 10, for example, theprocessing container 10 is used. The mixed gas may also be ejected from the side surface of the generation space PS. In such a case, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, the third branch pipe 150 is connected to both side surfaces of theprocessing vessel 10. In such a case, since the predetermined mixed gas can be supplied from the upper part and the side part of the plasma generation space PS, the gas concentration in the plasma generation space PS can be adjusted to further improve the uniformity of the etching characteristics in the wafer surface. it can.

以上の実施の形態では,分岐配管の流量を圧力調整部により調整していたが,マスフローコントローラを用いてもよい。また,以上の実施の形態で記載したガス供給装置100は,プラズマエッチング装置1に混合ガスを供給するものであったが,混合ガスが供給される他の基板処理装置,例えばプラズマCVD装置,スパッタリング装置,熱酸化装置などの成膜装置にも本発明は適用できる。さらに本発明は,ウェハ以外の例えばFPD(フラットパネルディスプレイ),フォトマスク用のマスクレチクルなどの他の基板処理装置やMEMS(マイクロエレクトロメカニカルシステム)製造装置にも適用できる。  In the above embodiment, the flow rate of the branch pipe is adjusted by the pressure adjusting unit, but a mass flow controller may be used. Further, thegas supply apparatus 100 described in the above embodiment supplies a mixed gas to the plasma etching apparatus 1, but other substrate processing apparatuses to which the mixed gas is supplied, for example, a plasma CVD apparatus, sputtering, etc. The present invention can also be applied to film forming apparatuses such as an apparatus and a thermal oxidation apparatus. Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied to other substrate processing apparatuses such as FPD (Flat Panel Display), photomask mask reticles, and MEMS (micro electro mechanical system) manufacturing apparatuses other than wafers.

本発明は,基板の処理容器の複数個所に任意の混合ガスを供給する際に有用である。  The present invention is useful when supplying an arbitrary mixed gas to a plurality of locations in a substrate processing container.

プラズマエッチング装置の構成の概略を説明する縦断面図である。It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view explaining the outline of a structure of a plasma etching apparatus.内側上部電極の横断面図である。It is a cross-sectional view of an inner upper electrode.ガス供給装置の構成の概略を説明する模式図である。It is a schematic diagram explaining the outline of a structure of a gas supply apparatus.供給ガス設定時のフロー図である。It is a flowchart at the time of supply gas setting.処理容器の三箇所に混合ガスを供給するガス供給装置の構成の概略を示す模式図である。It is a schematic diagram which shows the outline of a structure of the gas supply apparatus which supplies mixed gas to three places of a process container.処理容器の側面から混合ガスを供給するガス供給装置の構成の概略を示す模式図である。It is a schematic diagram which shows the outline of a structure of the gas supply apparatus which supplies mixed gas from the side surface of a processing container.

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

1 プラズマエッチング装置
10 処理容器
38 内側上部電極
63 バッファ室
90 装置制御部
100 ガス供給装置
111 第1のガスボックス
113 第2のガスボックス
120 混合配管
122 第1の分岐配管
123 第2の分岐配管
124,125 圧力調整部
130 付加ガス供給配管
126 圧力比制御装置
W ウェハ
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1Plasma etching apparatus 10Processing container 38 Innerupper electrode 63Buffer chamber 90Apparatus control part 100Gas supply apparatus 1111st gas box 1132nd gas box 120 Mixing piping 122 1st branch piping 123 2nd branch piping 124 , 125Pressure adjusting unit 130 Additional gas supply piping 126 Pressure ratio control device W Wafer

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Translated fromJapanese
基板を処理する処理容器にガスを供給するガス供給装置であって,
複数のガス供給源と,
前記複数のガス供給源から供給される複数のガスを混合する混合配管と,
前記混合配管で混合された混合ガスを分流して処理容器の複数箇所に供給する複数の分岐配管と,
前記分岐配管の内の一部のみであって少なくとも一つの分岐配管を流れる混合ガスに所定の付加ガスを供給する付加ガス供給装置と,を備え,
ガス流量を調整するためのバルブと圧力計を各分岐配管に備え,
さらに,前記圧力計の計測結果に基づいて,前記バルブの開閉度を調整して,前記混合配管の混合ガスを所定の圧力比で前記分岐配管に分流する圧力比制御装置を備え
前記付加ガス供給装置は,前記分岐配管に連通する付加ガス供給配管を有し,
前記付加ガス供給配管は,前記圧力計と前記バルブの下流側に接続され,
前記圧力比制御装置は,前記付加ガス供給装置から分岐配管に前記付加ガスを供給しない状態で,前記各分岐配管に分流される混合ガスの圧力比を前記バルブにより所定の圧力比に調整し,その状態で前記バルブの開閉度を固定することを特徴とする,ガス供給装置。
A gas supply device for supplying a gas to a processing container for processing a substrate,
Multiple gas sources;
A mixing pipe for mixing a plurality of gases supplied from the plurality of gas supply sources;
A plurality of branch pipes for dividing the mixed gas mixed in the mixing pipe and supplying the mixed gas to a plurality of locations in the processing vessel;
An additional gas supply device for supplying a predetermined additional gas to a mixed gas flowing through at least one branch pipe andonly a part of the branch pipe;
Each branch pipe is equipped with a valve and pressure gauge to adjust the gas flow rate.
And a pressure ratio control device that adjusts the degree of opening and closing of the valve based on the measurement result of the pressure gauge and diverts the mixed gas of the mixing pipe to the branch pipe at a predetermined pressure ratio,
The additional gas supply device has an additional gas supply pipe communicating with the branch pipe;
The additional gas supply pipe is connected to the downstream side of the pressure gauge and the valve,
The pressure ratio control device adjusts the pressure ratio of the mixed gas divided into each branch pipe to a predetermined pressure ratio by the valve without supplying the additional gas from the additional gas supply device to the branch pipe, In this state, the opening and closing degree of the valve is fixed .
前記圧力比制御装置により前記分岐配管の混合ガスが所定の圧力比に調整された後に,前記付加ガス供給装置から前記分岐配管に付加ガスを供給する制御部をさらに備えたことを特徴とする,請求項1に記載のガス供給装置。The apparatus further comprises a control unit that supplies additional gas from the additional gas supply device to the branch pipe after the mixed gas in the branch pipe is adjusted to a predetermined pressure ratio by the pressure ratio control device. The gas supply device according to claim 1.基板を収容する処理容器と,A processing container for containing a substrate;
複数のガス供給源と,Multiple gas sources;
前記複数のガス供給源から供給される複数のガスを混合する混合配管と,A mixing pipe for mixing a plurality of gases supplied from the plurality of gas supply sources;
前記混合配管で混合された混合ガスを分流して処理容器の複数箇所に供給する複数の分岐配管と,A plurality of branch pipes for dividing the mixed gas mixed in the mixing pipe and supplying the mixed gas to a plurality of locations in the processing vessel;
前記分岐配管の内の一部のみであって少なくとも一つの分岐配管を流れる混合ガスに所定の付加ガスを供給する付加ガス供給装置と,を備え,An additional gas supply device for supplying a predetermined additional gas to a mixed gas flowing through at least one branch pipe and only a part of the branch pipe;
前記処理容器内に配置され,前記処理容器内の処理空間にガスを吐出させるためのシャワーヘッドを有し,A shower head disposed in the processing vessel, for discharging gas into the processing space in the processing vessel;
前記複数の分岐配管は,前記シャワーヘッドに接続され,The plurality of branch pipes are connected to the shower head,
ガス流量を調整するためのバルブと圧力計を各分岐配管に備え,Each branch pipe is equipped with a valve and pressure gauge to adjust the gas flow rate.
さらに,前記圧力計の計測結果に基づいて,前記バルブの開閉度を調整して,前記混合配管の混合ガスを所定の圧力比で前記分岐配管に分流する圧力比制御装置を備え,And a pressure ratio control device that adjusts the degree of opening and closing of the valve based on the measurement result of the pressure gauge and diverts the mixed gas of the mixing pipe to the branch pipe at a predetermined pressure ratio,
前記付加ガス供給装置は,前記分岐配管に連通する付加ガス供給配管を有し,The additional gas supply device has an additional gas supply pipe communicating with the branch pipe;
前記付加ガス供給配管は,前記圧力計と前記バルブの下流側に接続され,The additional gas supply pipe is connected to the downstream side of the pressure gauge and the valve,
前記圧力比制御装置は,前記付加ガス供給装置から分岐配管に前記付加ガスを供給しない状態で,前記各分岐配管に分流される混合ガスの圧力比を前記バルブにより所定の圧力比に調整し,その状態で前記バルブの開閉度を固定することを特徴とする基板処理装置。The pressure ratio control device adjusts the pressure ratio of the mixed gas divided into each branch pipe to a predetermined pressure ratio by the valve without supplying the additional gas from the additional gas supply device to the branch pipe, In this state, the opening / closing degree of the valve is fixed.
前記圧力比制御装置により前記分岐配管の混合ガスが所定の圧力比に調整された後に,前記付加ガス供給装置から前記分岐配管に付加ガスを供給する制御部をさらに備えたことを特徴とする,請求項3に記載の基板処理装置。The apparatus further comprises a control unit that supplies additional gas from the additional gas supply device to the branch pipe after the mixed gas in the branch pipe is adjusted to a predetermined pressure ratio by the pressure ratio control device. The substrate processing apparatus according to claim 3.前記複数の分岐配管は2本であり,前記2本の分岐配管は,前記シャワーヘッド内部で同心円状に区画された第1,第2のバッファ室にそれぞれ接続されることを特徴とする,請求項4に記載の基板処理装置。The plurality of branch pipes are two, and the two branch pipes are respectively connected to first and second buffer chambers that are concentrically partitioned inside the shower head. Item 5. The substrate processing apparatus according to Item 4.前記第1のバッファ室はシャワーヘッド中心部側に,前記第2のバッファ室は前記シャワーヘッド外周部側に配置され,前記付加ガス供給装置が接続された分岐配管は,前記第2のバッファ室に接続されることを特徴とする,請求項5に記載の基板処理装置。The first buffer chamber is disposed on the shower head center side, the second buffer chamber is disposed on the shower head outer peripheral side, and the branch pipe connected to the additional gas supply device is connected to the second buffer chamber. The substrate processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the substrate processing apparatus is connected to the substrate.前記処理容器内に配置され,前記基板を載置する載置部を有し,前記複数の分岐配管の内の一部のみであって少なくとも1つは,前記処理容器の側面から,前記シャワーヘッドと前記載置部とで形成される空間にガスを供給できるよう接続されることを特徴とする,請求項3に記載の基板処理装置。The shower head is disposed in the processing container and has a mounting portion for mounting the substrate, and at least one of the plurality of branch pipes is provided on the shower head from the side surface of the processing container. The substrate processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the substrate processing apparatus is connected so that gas can be supplied to a space formed by the mounting portion and the mounting portion.複数のガス供給源と,Multiple gas sources;
前記複数のガス供給源から供給される複数のガスを混合する混合配管と,A mixing pipe for mixing a plurality of gases supplied from the plurality of gas supply sources;
前記混合配管で混合された混合ガスを分流して処理容器の複数箇所に供給する複数の分岐配管と,A plurality of branch pipes for dividing the mixed gas mixed in the mixing pipe and supplying the mixed gas to a plurality of locations in the processing vessel;
前記分岐配管の内の一部のみであって少なくとも一つの分岐配管を流れる混合ガスに所定の付加ガスを供給する付加ガス供給装置と,を有し,An additional gas supply device for supplying a predetermined additional gas to a mixed gas flowing through at least one branch pipe and only a part of the branch pipe;
ガス流量を調整するためのバルブと圧力計を各分岐配管に備えたガス供給装置を用いた供給ガス設定方法であって,A supply gas setting method using a gas supply device provided with a valve and a pressure gauge for adjusting a gas flow rate in each branch pipe,
前記付加ガス供給装置から前記分岐配管に付加ガスを供給しない状態で,前記混合配管から各分岐配管に分流される混合ガスの圧力比を前記バルブにより所定の混合比に調整し,その後前記分岐配管の前記バルブの開閉度を固定する工程と,The pressure ratio of the mixed gas branched from the mixing pipe to each branch pipe is adjusted to a predetermined mixing ratio by the valve without supplying additional gas from the additional gas supply device to the branch pipe, and then the branch pipe Fixing the opening / closing degree of the valve of
その後,前記付加ガス供給装置から所定の前記分岐配管に前記圧力計と前記バルブの下流側において所定流量の付加ガスを供給する工程と,を有することを特徴とする,供給ガス設定方法。And a step of supplying a predetermined flow rate of the additional gas downstream from the pressure gauge and the valve from the additional gas supply device to the predetermined branch pipe.
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