Etch pit density

Etch pit density

The etch pit density (EPD) is a measure for the quality of semiconductor wafers. An etch solution is applied on the surface of the wafer where the etch rate is increased at dislocations of the crystal resulting in pits. For GaAs one uses typically molten KOH at 450 degrees Celsius for about 40 minutes in a zirconium crucible. The density of the pits can be determined by . Silicon wafers have usually a very low density of < 100 cm-2 while semi-insulating GaAs wafers have a density on the order of 105 cm-2.

The etch pit density can be determined according to DIN 50454-1 and ASTM F 1404.


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