Polymer Engineering Faculty Research
Title
X-ray and Neutron Porosimetry as Powerful Methodologies for Determining Structural Characteristics of Porous Low-k Thin Films
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Fall 2004
Abstract
Methylsilsesquioxane based porous low-k dielectric films with varying porogen loading have been characterized using X-ray and neutron porosimetry to determine their pore size distribution, average density, wall density, porosity, density profiles, and porosity profiles. The porosity and the average pore size of the sample with 45 % porogen were 52 % and 23 in radius, respectively. Pore size was consistent with that from small angle neutron scattering measurements. The wall density was found to be independent of the porogen content and it appeared that the porogen was 100% effective in generating pores. In addition, effects of plasma treatment, ashing and etching processes on the structural characteristics, especially the depth dependence of porosity have been investigated.
Recommended Citation
Vogt, Bryan, "X-ray and Neutron Porosimetry as Powerful Methodologies for Determining Structural Characteristics of Porous Low-k Thin Films" (2004). Polymer Engineering Faculty Research. 1098.
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