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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Process Control

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  • Thin film vapor deposition is crucial for electronic and optoelectronic device manufacturing.
  • Precise control of chemical precursor flux is essential for desired film properties and high process yields.
  • Delivery system design, ampoule configuration, and precursor properties complicate precursor flux control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe an apparatus designed to investigate factors affecting chemical precursor delivery.
  • To enable precise measurement and control of precursor flux in deposition processes.
  • To provide data for optimizing deposition processes and refining ampoule design.

Main Methods:

  • Simulated a single precursor delivery line with flow control and pressure monitoring.
  • Incorporated a precursor-containing ampoule and an optical flow cell.
  • Utilized optical measurements of precursor density to determine flow rate and estimate headspace pressure.

Main Results:

  • The apparatus allows for accurate determination of precursor flow rate.
  • Precursor partial pressure in the headspace can be estimated under selected conditions.
  • The study discusses methods for pressure determination and associated errors.

Conclusions:

  • The developed apparatus facilitates investigation of factors influencing precursor delivery processes.
  • It is particularly relevant for low-volatility precursors at pressures below 13 kPa.
  • The findings support deposition process optimization and ampoule design refinement.