Channeling

04 Thermal Processing, Implant, Doping & Oxidation

Definition

An ion-implantation effect in which incident ions enter open directions in a single-crystal lattice and penetrate deeper than the intended random-collision profile.

Application

Controlled because channeling can deepen and distort dopant profiles; mitigation methods include wafer tilt or rotation, screen oxide and pre-amorphization implants.

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Ion channeling; implantation channeling

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