@inproceedings{9fcb70db304f49669b535e05ed6b65d2,
title = "In situ monitoring and universal modelling of sacrificial PSG etching using hydrofluoric acid",
abstract = "A video system is designed to monitor the etching of sacrificial phosphosilicate-glass (PSG) microchannels in-situ accurately using hydrofluoric acid (HF). An universal model, which predicts accurately the etching length vs. time over a wide range of HF concentration (3-49 wt%), is identified. In addition to diffusion, this model is based on a first-and-second order chemical reaction mechanism. It is found that the PSG microchannel etching rate is HF is sensitive to channel thickness but not width. Finally, bubble formation and movement inside the etched microchannels are observed. Most of the generated bubbles are mobile and can enhance the etching rate.",
author = "Jianqiang Liu and Tai, {Yu Chong} and Jiajing Lee and Pong, {Kim Cheok} and Yitshak Zohar and Ho, {Chih Ming}",
year = "1993",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "0780309588",
series = "IEEE Micro Electro Mechanical Systems",
publisher = "Publ by IEEE",
pages = "71--76",
booktitle = "IEEE Micro Electro Mechanical Systems",
note = "Proceedings of the 1993 IEEE Micro Electro Mechanical Systems - MEMS ; Conference date: 07-02-1993 Through 10-02-1993",
}