ASTM F1726-97
Standard Guide for Analyis of Crystallographic Perfection of Silicon Wafers

Standard No.
ASTM F1726-97
Release Date
1997
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Status
Replace By
ASTM F1726-02
Latest
ASTM F1726-02
Scope

1.1 This guide covers the determination of the density of crystallographic defects in unpatterned polished and epitaxial silicon wafers. Epitaxial silicon wafers may exhibit dislocations, hillocks, shallow pits or epitaxial stacking faults, while polished wafers may exhibit several forms of crystallographic defects or surface damage. Use of this practice is based upon the application of several referenced standards in a prescribed sequence to reveal and count microscopic defects or structures.

1.2 Materials for which this practice is applicable may be defined by the limitations of the referenced documents.

1.2.1 This practice is suitable for use with epitaxial or polished wafers grown in either (111) or (100) direction and doped either p or n-type with resistivity greater than 0.0005 Omega-cm.

1.2.2 This practice is suitable for use with epitaxial wafers with layer thickness greater than 0.5 181m.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM F1726-97 Referenced Document

  • ASTM D5127 Standard Guide for Ultra Pure Water Used in the Electronics and Semiconductor Industry*1999-04-19 Update
  • ASTM F1241 
  • ASTM F1809 Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Etching Solutions to Delineate Structural Defects in Silicon
  • ASTM F1810 
  • ASTM F523 Standard Practice for Unaided Visual Inspection of Polished Silicon Wafer Surfaces
  • ASTM F95 

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Standard Guide for Analyis of Crystallographic Perfection of Silicon Wafers



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