Jenn:

After DRIE, your Al mask will have a C4F8 coating that is preventing it from
getting etched.
I use a 'Piranha Clean' to remove both the C4F8 and Aluminum post DRIE.

Shivalik


> Date: Sun, 5 May 2013 14:59:34 +0900
> From: hjrhee00@gmail.com
> To: mems-talk@memsnet.org
> Subject: [mems-talk] Remove aluminum mask after DRIE
>
> I'm trying to remove the aluminum layer (5000A, sputtered) that was used as
> a hard mask for DRIE for structure release and having difficulty removing
> it completely using the Al etchant (Al-12S).  There are residues left on
> the surface (SiO2) that look like small grains, even after leaving the
> wafer on the ethant (more than 1 hr). After a short-dip on BOE (~30s) and
> putting in the etchant, the residues are reduced but still not completely
> clean.
>
> Anyone has an idea to completely remove these residues or has the same
> experience? I don't quite understand why BOE helepd since shouldn't
> aluminum oxide be only on the surface, not throughout the Al thin-film?
>
> Thanks!!!
> -Jenn
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