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人工晶体学报 ›› 2026, Vol. 55 ›› Issue (4): 546-565.DOI: 10.16553/j.cnki.issn1000-985x.2025.0249

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915 MHz微波等离子体化学气相沉积装置及其金刚石膜沉积研究进展

任国钊1(), 陈良贤1(), 安康1,2, 刘宇晨1, 解承东1, 黄珂1, 胡耀彬1, 刘金龙1, 魏俊俊1, 李成明1()   

  1. 1.北京科技大学新材料技术研究院,北京 100083
    2.北方工业大学机械与材料工程学院,北京 100144
  • 收稿日期:2025-12-10 出版日期:2026-04-20 发布日期:2026-05-19
  • 通信作者: 陈良贤,博士。E-mail:chenliangxianbest@163.com
    李成明,博士,教授。E-mail:chengmli@mater.ustb.edu.cn
  • 作者简介:任国钊(2001—),男,陕西省人,硕士研究生。E-mail:r1085861710@163.com
  • 基金资助:
    国家自然科学基金(U2441264)

Research Progress of 915 MHz MPCVD Devices and Its Diamond Film Deposition

REN Guozhao1(), CHEN Liangxian1(), AN Kang1,2, LIU Yuchen1, XIE Chengdong1, HUANG Ke1, HU Yaobin1, LIU Jinlong1, WEI Junjun1, LI Chengming1()   

  1. 1.Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology,University of Science and Technology Beijing,Beijing 100083,China
    2.School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering,North China University of Technology,Beijing 100144,China
  • Received:2025-12-10 Online:2026-04-20 Published:2026-05-19

摘要: 915 MHz微波等离子体化学气相沉积(MPCVD)是制备高性能、大尺寸金刚石膜的核心技术,对推动金刚石膜在终极半导体、高端热沉及光学窗口等领域的应用具有不可替代的作用。该技术凭借其低频率波长优势,在实现高功率、大面积沉积及无电极污染方面展现出巨大潜力,但同时也面临着大面积金刚石膜的均匀性控制难度大、等离子体模拟复杂,以及装备成本高昂等关键技术挑战。本文系统综述了915 MHz MPCVD技术的发展,着重对比分析了椭球式、环形天线式及狭缝耦合式等主流装置的设计原理和优劣势,及其相应的金刚石膜沉积工艺参数。最后指出,915 MHz MPCVD装置及金刚石膜沉积技术未来突破的关键在于面向半导体应用的大尺寸异质外延单晶金刚石制备、高功率微波装备的可靠性提升,以及融合电磁学、流体力学与化学反应热力学和动力学的跨尺度精准模拟。

关键词: MPCVD装置; 金刚石膜; 915 MHz; 微波等离子体; 模拟; 大面积

Abstract: Diamond possesses exceptional physical and chemical properties, making it a critical material in thermal, optical, mechanical, and electrical applications. However, the scarcity of natural diamond and the limitations of high-pressure high-temperature (HPHT) methods in producing large-area films have driven the search for alternative synthesis techniques. Since the mid-20th century, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) has emerged as a leading method. Among various CVD approaches, microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition (MPCVD) is highly regarded for its high growth quality, high plasma density, absence of electrode contamination, and stable deposition parameters. This review focuses on the significant advancements and potential of lower-frequency (915 MHz) MPCVD technology for synthesizing large-area, high-quality diamond films, addressing its unique mechanisms, current technological status, and future directions. The primary objective of this work is to provide a systematic and detailed review of 915 MHz MPCVD technology, encompassing theoretical simulations, reactor design, deposition processes, and applications. It aims to elucidate the fundamental advantages of the lower frequency, analyze the design evolution and performance of various 915 MHz reactor configurations, summarize the effects of key process parameters on film characteristics, and outline prevailing challenges and future trends. The core innovation and academic value of this review lie in its comprehensive synthesis of scattered research, highlighting how the shift from 2.45 GHz to 915 MHz is not merely a scaling exercise but introduces fundamental changes in plasma physics and chemistry that are conducive to large-scale, low-defect diamond synthesis. The methodology of this review involves a critical analysis of extensive published literature and experimental reports. It examines the theoretical underpinnings, including electromagnetic field simulations and plasma modeling specific to 915 MHz systems. The review categorizes and compares mainstream reactor designs such as ellipsoidal cavities, ring-antenna coupled systems, and slit-coupled configurations—based on their microwave coupling mechanisms, electric field distributions, plasma uniformity, and operational reliability. Furthermore, it synthesizes experimental data on how key process parameters (microwave power, chamber pressure, substrate temperature, gas composition, and flow dynamics) influence the growth rate, quality, uniformity, and stress of deposited diamond films, including single-crystal (SCD), microcrystalline (MCD), and nanocrystalline (NCD) diamond. The results indicate that 915 MHz MPCVD offers distinct advantages over its 2.45 GHz counterpart. The longer wavelength allows for the generation of a larger and more uniform plasma volume, which is fundamental for depositing diamond films on substrates with diameters exceeding 150 mm, with reports of up to 200 mm. The plasma characteristics at 915 MHz, featuring a longer plasma sheath, a modified electron energy distribution function (EEDF), and gentler ion bombardment energy at the substrate, contribute to reduced intrinsic film stress and lower defect density. This is particularly promising for growing semiconductor-grade single-crystal diamond. Simulations and experiments confirm that optimized reactor geometries and precise tuning can effectively focus microwave energy, suppress secondary plasmas, and enhance process stability. Institutions and companies worldwide have demonstrated the production of high-quality, crack-free, free-standing diamond wafers using 915 MHz systems with powers ranging from 20 kW to over 75 kW. In conclusion, 915 MHz MPCVD represents a pivotal technological pathway for the industrial-scale synthesis of large-area, high-performance diamond films. Its inherent advantages in plasma stability and film quality control address critical bottlenecks in traditional methods. However, key challenges remain, including the development of high-power, stable solid-state microwave sources, advanced reactor designs for improved sealing and heat management, and a deeper quantitative understanding of the plasma-chemistry-film property relationships. Future progress hinges on multi-physics coupled simulations, intelligent process control with real-time diagnostics, and breakthroughs in heteroepitaxial integration for large-area single-crystal diamond substrates. Mastering this technology from fundamental mechanisms to engineering integration will be crucial to unlocking diamond's full potential in next-generation high-power electronics, quantum information science, and extreme optical applications.

Key words: MPCVD device; diamond film; 915 MHz; microwave plasma; simulation; large area

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