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Basics of Microstructuring 01 Chapter MicroChemicals® – Fundamentals of Microstructuring www.microchemicals.com/downloads/application_notes.html PRODUCTION AND SPECIFICATIONS OF GLASS WAFERS For applications where neither the high dielectric strength of quartz nor the high transparency is in the ultravi- olet, visible or infrared spectral range or the thermal stability of quartz or quartz glass is required, borosilicate glass wafers are an inexpensive alternative. Borosilicate Glass and Ordinary Glass in Comparison Composition Borosilicate glass consists of approximately 80% of silicon dioxide (SiO2) and approximately 5-15% boron trioxide (B2O3). Other additives are alkaline oxide (Na2O, K2O), aluminium oxide (Al2O3) and alkaline po- tassium oxide (CaO, MgO). Borosilicate glasses typically have a very low iron content, which causes the typical green colour of window glass in order to increase the transparency. Properties Due to its boron content, borosilicate glass exhibit a higher chemical stability against water, many chemi- cals and pharmaceutical products compared to window glass. In addition, borosilicate glass exhibits signifi cantly higher thermal stability against temperature fl uctua- tions due to its thermal expansion coeffi cients, which are less than half as large as compared to window glass. Production of Glass Wafers For the further processing into glass wafers, specifi c borosilicate glass is produced using the “fl oat pro- cess” (Fig. 37). Hereby the molten glass on melted tin forms a fl oating both-side smooth ribbon with a homogeneous thickness. On its way on the tin bath, the temperature is gradually reduced from 1100 down to 600°C until the sheet can be lifted onto rollers. Glass pane Glass melt Tin melt Fig. 37: The production of glass panes in the "fl oat process" technique After further cooling down the glass gradually to room temperature, so that it anneals without strain, the sheets are cut into the desired dimensions. Glass Wafer Specifi cations Diameter and Dimensions Available diameters are 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 inch, other diameters as well as rectangular wafer pieces on request. Wafer Thicknesses and Surface Standard thickness are 500, 700 and 1100 µm. Other thickness on request. The surfaces can be one or double-side polished. The roughness of the polished side(s) is usually at < 1.5 nm. www.MicroChemicals.com [email protected] Basics of Microstructuring 01 Chapter MicroChemicals® – Fundamentals of Microstructuring www.microchemicals.com/downloads/application_notes.html Material Properties of Quartz, Fused Silica and Borosilicate Glass Quartz Fused silica Borosilicate glass Composition SiO2 (100 %) SiO2 (100 %) SiO2 (approx. 80 %), B2O3 Density (g/cm3) 2.65 2.2 2.2 Mohs hardness 7 5.3 - 6.5 6.5 Melting point (quartz) or maximum working 1670 / 1713* 1400 400 - 500 temperature (°C) Refractive index (600 nm) 1.54 1.46 1.47 Spectral transmission range (µm) 0.15 - 4 0.17 - 3** 0.35 - 2 Thermal expansion coeffi cient (10-6/ K) 8 - 13*** 0.54 3 Heat conductivity (W/mK) 6 - 12**** 1.38 1.2 Dielectric strength (kV/mm) > 1000 40 30 Table 2: Several Material Properties of Quartz, Fused Silica and Borosilicate Glass * At these temperatures, quartz has already transformed in (1670°C) tridymite or cristobalite (1713°C) ** Transmission range for JGS1, JGS2 and JGS3 material *** Anisotropic, depending on the direction of crystal *** Anisotropic, depending on the direction of crystal www.MicroChemicals.com [email protected] Our Photoresists: Application Areas and Compatibilities Recommended Re- y 1 Resist Film 3 l Recommended Applications Resist Family Photoresists 2 Recommended Developers 4 Thickness movers can s AZ® 1505 ≈ 0.5 µm e- ® ® AZ 1512 HS ≈ 1.0 - 1.5 µm ® ® ® ® AZ 1500 ® AZ 351B, AZ 326 MIF, AZ 726 MIF, AZ Developer AZ 1514 H ≈ 1.2 - 2.0 µm ent is r ® e resist m AZ 1518 ≈ 1.5 - 2.5 µm m ® op ® AZ 4533 ≈ 3 - 5 µm ® ® ® ® l Improved adhesion for wet etching, no AZ 4500 ® AZ 400K, AZ 326 MIF, AZ 726 MIF, AZ 826 MIF processed. 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