Determination of elastic constants of plasma polymerized thin films using the vibrating piezoelectric resonator

1984 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 208-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Suchánek ◽  
J. Janča
1988 ◽  
Vol 130 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Hong ◽  
T. P. Weihs ◽  
J. C. Bravman ◽  
W. D. Nix

AbstractA method for determining mechanical parameters and residual stresses for thin films is described. Multi-layer cantilever beams (LPCVD SiNx/thermal SiO2) are fabricated utilizing standard IC processing technologies and micromachining of silicon. The elastic response of the beams to imposed deflections is then measured using a Nanoindenter, a sub-micron hardness testing machine. The elastic constants of the nitride films are calculated from the force vs. deflection slope and known elastic constants of the thermal SiO2 and silicon. By measuring the curvature of the multi-layer cantilever beams with a scanning electron microscope after successive etching of the LPCVD nitride films, average and differential stresses in the films were calculated.


1997 ◽  
Vol 505 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Jayaraman ◽  
R. L. Edwards ◽  
K. J. Hemker

ABSTRACTUsing standard deposition and micromachining techniques, silicon substrates with square and rectangular windows covered with membranes of polycrystalline silicon (polysilicon) have been fabricated. Pressure-displacement curves obtained during the bulge testing of membranes with the above geometries have been used to determine the elastic constants E and v of the polysilicon. The results obtained (E = 162± 4 GPa and v = 0.19±0.03) are in good agreement with literature values for bulk polycrystalline silicon.


1999 ◽  
Vol 74 (5) ◽  
pp. 647-649 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. Laudahn ◽  
S. Fähler ◽  
H. U. Krebs ◽  
A. Pundt ◽  
M. Bicker ◽  
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2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 487-492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y H Yu ◽  
M O Lai ◽  
L Lu

1990 ◽  
Vol 188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann Witvrouw ◽  
Frans Spaepen

ABSTRACTSubstrate curvature measurements were used to monitor viscous flow in Pd79Si21 films at temperatures between 100 and 250°C. To determine the viscosity and the change in viscosity the elastic constants of the film were measured by depositing films on pre-bent substrates: E = 10 ± 1 1010 Pa and ν = 0.43 ± 0.04 The activation enthalpy for η is 13 ± 1 kJ/mole.


1994 ◽  
Vol 356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kapil C. Sheth ◽  
Michael Chen ◽  
Richard J. Farris

AbstractPolyimide thin films and coatings (< 20μm) for electronic applications have been fully characterized. Analysis of residual stresses and determination of all 21 anisotropic constants are necessary for a better understanding of these coatings in complex geometries. The residual stresses have been measured by a real-time vibrational holographic interferometry technique. The number of elastic constants is reduced to 9 independent constants by finding the orthotopic axes. All the 9 orthotropic constants - 3 normal compliances, 3 shear compliances and 3 independent Poisson’s ratios - have been determined. Moisture diffusion constants have also been measured.


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