Abstract:
A method of fabricating a highly perforated silicon diaphragm is described. A single crystal silicon substrate of a first conductivity type is provided. First ions of a second conductivity type opposite the first conductivity type are implanted into the single crystal silicon substrate to form an etch stop layer. Second ions of the first conductivity type are selectively implanted into the single crystal silicon substrate to form a pattern of holes in a portion of the substrate. Third ions of the first conductivity type are implanted overlying the pattern of holes and forming a first ohmic contact region. Fourth ions of the second conductivity type are implanted into the substrate not surrounding the pattern of holes to form a second ohmic contact region. A nitride layer is deposited on a frontside and a backside of the silicon substrate. Contacts are formed through the nitride layer to the first and second ohmic contact regions. Thereafter, the backside nitride layer is patterned and from the backside, the silicon substrate not covered by the nitride layer is etched away to the etch stop layer and, simultaneously, the pattern of holes is selectively etched away to complete formation of a perforated diaphragm.