Lee J-G, Won T.
Inha University, KR
Keywords: 3D simulation, anisotropic etch simulator, bulk micromachining, wet etching
Anisotropic wet chemical etching is still one of the fundamental techniques employed in silicon bulk micromaching. However, there are still unsolved problems with the simulation of the process. And most of the available simulation software is specialized stand-alone programs, featuring no embedding in general-purpose topography simulation tools. We developed a simulation tool for the three-dimensional wet etching of single-crystal silicon. Employing numerical simulation we could demonstrate the applicability of the numerical model to complex three-dimensional structures. And we demonstrate the simulation of the etch process of basic exemplary structures featuring the “virtual fabrication” of an industrial sensor structure manufactured by means of bulk micromachining.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 3, Technical Proceedings of the 2006 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, Volume 3
Published: May 7, 2006
Pages: 365 - 368
Industry sector: Sensors, MEMS, Electronics
Topic: MEMS & NEMS Devices, Modeling & Applications
ISBN: 0-9767985-8-1