The ECV Pro is the result of a total redesign that completely redefines ECV profiling. We have taken 25 years of profiling experience and coupled it with 25 years of advances in instrument control technology to produce the most precise, most reproducible, most highly-automated CV profiler ever. The ECV Pro was designed, from the ground up, to eliminate all operator dependent variations in the data. All the operator has to do is set the wafer on the stage. After initial setup, the ECV Pro takes care of everything else.
ECV Pro introduces the first ever in-situ camera for unprecedented levels of control. We call it ECVision™ and it allows real-time imaging of the semiconductor/ electrolyte interface. Now you can see exactly what occurs at the sample surface during a measurement.
For III-Nitrides, the ECV Pro GaN option extends the performance of the system for optimal profiling of GaN, InGaN and AlGaN.
Elimination of data variation due to operator
Dramatic improvement in reproducibility
Integrated design leads to small footprint
ECVision aids measurement diagnostics
Increased Productivity at Reduced Cost
Eliminate Operator Variability. Operator training time is reduced. Sample preparation is simplifi ed and the intuitive software leads the operator through the measurement process step by step reducing the possibility of errors. Recipe-driven operation means no operator involvement when profi ling complex structures.
Lower Consumable Cost. The novel design extends the sealing ring lifetime and eliminates the cost of expensive Calomel electrodes. Signal electrodes and contact sets need less frequent replacement.
Reduced Maintenance Costs. The new cell design and optics dramatically improves hardware reliability.
Smaller Footprint. The fl oor standing designs reduces footprint by approximately a factor of two compared with other profi lers. As the electrolyte and waste are contained on the unit, there is no need for an adjacent wet-bench.
High Accuracy Measurement
Automation only has value if the measurements are accurate – and the ECV Pro excels in this aspect. The ECV Pro’s newly designed digital electronics eliminate drift and signifi cantly improves signal to noise. Capacitance is accurately determined and is calibrated to built-in standards prior to every measurement. The ECV Pro introduces a novel dual-frequency measurement so that a complete solution is found to the threeterm model. The ECV Pro can measure carrier concentrations from 1013cm-3 to 1020cm- 3 (Dependent on material quality) over a depth range from 0.05μm to 50μm with an unparalleled depth resolution of 1nm. The ECV Pro will exceed your expectations in every respect.
Cells and Sealing Rings
The cell is the heart of the machine and the sealing ring is its most critical component.On the ECV Pro, the proprietary electrochemical cell minimizes maintenance by fully integrating it into the system and optimizing the electrode confi guration. The new cell design more than doubles the sealing ring lifetime. It also incorporates a novel electrolyte circulation system to ensure uniform etching. Modular design makes sealing ring replacement a 30-second job while eliminating the potential to distort or damage the ring.
ECV Pro: Hg Probe Alternative The ECV Pro’s accuracy and reproducibility provide a viable, safe and environmentally friendly alternative to the Mercury probe. ECV Pro uses no Calomel reference electrode and is entirely Mercury free. The horizontal stage makes monitoring spatial distribution across a wafer simple and convenient. Using the depletion profi le mode and the ultra-repeatable contacting area, ECV Pro can accurately measure the surface doping variations across a wafer.
ECV Pro: An Alternative to Hall. ECV Pro offers many advantages over Hall measurements. These include measurement of electrically activated dopants and individual structural layer information. Additionally, the ECV Pro can be applied to a wide range of materials and structures and is not limited to profi ling only on Si or suitable PN structures.
ECVision™ “To See is To Believe”
Once you have used a profi ler with ECVision you will never want to go back to “fl ying blind.” The ECV Pro uniquely features a camera that images the semiconductor/electrolyte interface. You can now be certain to eliminate data corruption due to bubbles or other disturbances, ECVision delivers novel insight of fi lm removal or defect revelation during the etch process.ECVision can also make a permanent visual record of the semiconductor/ electrolyte interface at any pre-programmed depth.This invaluable information accelerates etch process development or troubleshooting.
By automatically measuring the etch area, in-situ, immediately after the profi le, ECVision greatly improves data accuracy. Integrated SPC software tracks the change in etch area over time. Separate charts are provided for p-type and n-type and for different electrolytes. This useful facility improves measurement control and extends the lifetime of a sealing ring without compromising data quality.
ECV Pro Software
The ECV Pro user interface is built around Industry Standard SEMI E-95 guidelines. The ECV software is extremely intuitive and guides the user, step by step, through the measurement and analysis. User-defi ned recipes allow automated profi ling of complex structures and eliminate the need for operator supervision during measurement. Recipe control of processes markedly improves reproducibility. In production operation the ECV Pro can be programmed to signal out-of-control situations should the carrier concentration exceed process tolerance limits. For structures requiring multiple electrolytes, the ECV Pro is programmable to allow effi cient and automated changing of the electrolyte.
Carrier Concentration：1013cm-3 to 1020cm-3*
Depth Range：0.05μm to 50μm*
Depth Resolution：1nm*
Carrier Frequency：0.3kHz to 50kHz
Signal Amplitude：0V to 400mV pk-pk
Bias Voltage：±10V
Current Integrator：±2% up to 1024μA total
Blast Voltage：40V AC
Light Source：Quartz Halogen or High stability Mercury Xenon - with current control for variable illumination
(ECV Pro, ECV Pro - GaN)
Dimensions：W = 630mm, D = 800mm, H = 1730mm
Weight：Approximately 160kg
Software：Operating system NT4
Materials Measured：III-V, III-Nitrides, II-VI, Si, SiC
Service Requirements：Light Vacuum
Power：110VAC - 240VAC, < 5 Amps
