Processes

Alta Microtec offers a wide range of wafer fab processes and metrology capabilities. Processes include:
Lithography

Proximity and contact litho with backside alignment capability

Stepper and scanner

Laser direct write

Positive and negative photoresists from 0.2um to 100um thick

Lift-off

Etch & Clean

Dry etching including RIE, DRIE, and ion mill

Wet etch

Wet and dry strip and clean

Polyimide & PBO

Photo active

Etchable

Blanket coat

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Deposition & Film Growth

Oxidation

PVD

LPCVD

PECVD

ALD

CNT

Anneal & Bake

Tube anneal

RTA

Bakes and cures

Alta Microtec processes various substrate sizes, including:

75mm, 100mm, 125mm, 150mm, 200mm, and 300mm wafers

1 x 1 inch to 9 x 9 inch squares

Unusual form factors including 9mm thick wafers, wafer pieces, and individual chips or die have been accommodated

Examples of the substrates utilized include:

Silicon (Si), Silicon Carbide (SiC), GaAs

Sapphire

Alumina (Al2O3) and Ceramics

Quartz, Fused Silica, Glass

Lithium Niobate, Lithium Tantalate

Metal