Abstract

Electron-beam (EB)-induced pattern etching of AlxGa1−xAs (0≤x≤0.7) is described. An ultra-thin GaAs oxide at the surface of a GaAs/AlGaAs heterostructure wafer is used as a resist film. The GaAs oxide resist can be selectively removed by EB irradiation in a Cl2 ambient, which results in pattern etching of GaAs/AlGaAs. The etch rate of AlGaAs is examined as functions of substrate temperature, AlAs mole fraction, and EB flux. The results indicate that pattern etching is realized in the AlAs mole fraction range of 0≤x≤0.7

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