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Bulk Surface TreatmentFabrication & Surface Engineering

Bulk Silicon Etch

By Montana State University - Montana Microfabrication Facility (MMF)

A process for anisotropic bulk etching of silicon wafers is available at MMF. A dedicated temperature controlled bath with a cooled lid is located in the Base/Litho bench. This bath has 0.1C temperature control and features a coolant loop around the bath lid acting as a condenser, preventing loss of etchant thereby maintaining etchant concentration. MMF stocks 25% by weight electronic grade TMAH in water.