Abstract
The number of wafers processed with DRIE will see 5X growth 2011 - 2017
DRIE is becoming more and more popular
The Deep Reactive Ion Etching ("DRIE") is a structuration process originally
used for MEMS. This process enables achieving etch depths of 100s of
micrometers with almost vertical sidewalls with very high aspect ratio (> 50:1
in some cases). The process was first developed by Robert Bosch, and thus it
is also called the "BOSCH process" and is used whenever high aspect ratios are
targeted. SPP, the equipment manufacturer,obtained a license from Bosch to
exploit the technology.This agreement has led to incredible growth of the DRIE
market. First used for production of accelerometers, the process is used today
for production of (some) ink jet-heads, pressure sensors,gyroscopes, micro
phones and micro actuators (e.g.MEMS auto-focus). But the use of the process
has become popular outside of the MEMS world, for Advanced Packaging
applications.
The DRIE process is unique to achieve very high aspect ratio with vertical
walls in a semiconductor environment. Therefore, because this etching process
is becoming more and more used, Yole Developpement has released this "Deep
Reactive Ion Etching, Technology & Market" report. From 2011 to 2017, the
number of DRIE-processed wafers will jump from 5.4M to more than 27M (all
wafer sizes). This is > 30% CAGR (see figure 1).
The report describes the following points:
- DRIE applications: MEMS, Advanced Packaging, Power Devices
- 2011-2017 DRIE equipment forecast by application, wafer size in chambers,
US$M value
- Chemistry forecast
- DRIE vendors profiles
- Market shares
- New innovative applications (micro gears, auto-focus, microfluidics,
resonators...)
Key features of the report
The report will analyze the technical & economic evolution of the DRIE
technology. It will give:
- 2011-2017 Market Forecasts for DRIE in $M value and number of equipment
- By applications (MEMS, Advanced Packaging, Power)
- 2011-2017 Market Forecast for DRIE chemistry
Overview of the different DRIE approaches Description of the applications for
DRIE with main characteristics Equipment players market shares and competitive
information
Competition is strengthening as applications are burgeoning
- The DRIE process was first used for accelerometer and gyroscope production
for automotive applications. Although DRIE continues to be used for
accelerometers, the growth is no longer restricted to this application.
Continuous growth for MEMS accelerometers was observed in 2011. Although the
device price pressure is very important in smartphones, further penetration on
feature-phones was observed and new markets appeared (such as tablets).
Moreover, the market for consumer gyroscopes skyrocketed in 2011. Indeed most
handset OEMs adopted gyroscopes for their flagship smartphones or tablets.
3-axis gyroscopes will be the hottest MEMS product in the coming years as the
penetration of gyroscopes will keep increasing. Today, most of the inertial
MEMS have a comb-drive structure. Therefore, DRIE needs to be used for
micromachining. From 2014, combo sensor integration (a combination of several
inertial sensors in one single package) will be largely adopted. This will
drive the growth of DRIE for inertial MEMS. The year 2012 also see new MEMS
devices (e.g. MEMS-based auto-focus, offering smaller size, quicker actuation,
lower power consumption and better image quality) that will also use DRIE.
In the years 2005+, the emerging of the Through Si Vias ("TSV") technology for
3D stacking gave a breath to the DRIE technology. Today, DRIE is used through
three different technology platforms:
- Interposers (vias are etched in a Si - or glass - wafer with no active
die; this application also includes LEDs submounts)
- 3D TSV "stack" / "ground vias" (vias are etched in the active die for dies
such as logic, memories)
- 3D WLP for CMOS Image Sensors
And the third application covers Power Devices, where DRIE is a competing
technology for Super Junction MOSFETs. Niche "innovation" applications are
also driving the DRIE market (e.g. micro components for watches).
This buoyant DRIE market is highly competitive with more than 10 vendors.
Although SPTS is market leader in number of shipped DRIE chambers, SPTS is now
challenged by Lam Research and many other vendors: Maxis, Panasonic Factory,
SAMCO, AMAT, Hitachi High Tech, Oxford Instruments, TEL. These companies are
described in the report.
The Yole report also describes the forecast for DRIE-related chemistry (gas &
hard mask thick resist). The report identifies technology trends, challenges
and precise requirements for DRIE process, we screen competitive activity, and
identify the potential applications that might require the use of DRIE
technology.
Who should buy the report
- DRIE vendors
- Identify and evaluate DRIE markets with market size & growth
- Analyze the threats and opportunities
- Monitor and benchmark your competitor's advancements
- Foundries & chip manufacturers
- Get an overview of the DRIE technologies
- Spot the important DRIE technologies in the future for your application
- Financial & Strategic investors
- Understand the main market dynamics and main technological trends
- Get the list of the key players
Companies mentioned in the report
AAC Acoustic, Air Liquide, Air Product, Akustica, Analog Devices, Applied
Materials, Brewer Science, Bosch, DuPont, Epson, Fairchild, FujiElectric,
IceMos, Ipdia, Hitachi High-Tech, Hua-Hong NEC, Invensense, Kodak, Knowles,
LAM Research, Maxis, Memjet, Nippon Kayaku, Oxford Instrument, Microchem,
Panasonic Factory, Pelchem, SAMCO, Silecs, Shin-Etsu, ST Micro, Panasonic,
Renesas, SPTS, Tokyo Electron, ULVAC, VTI, Ycchem...
Benefits
Who should buy the report
- DRIE vendors
- Identify and evaluate DRIE markets with market size & growth
- Analyze the threats and opportunities
- Monitor and benchmark your competitor's advancements
- Foundries & chip manufacturers
- Get an overview of the DRIE technologies
- Spot the important DRIE technologies in the future for your application
- Financial & Strategic investors
- Understand the main market dynamics and main technological trends
- Get the list of the key players
Table of Contents
Scope of the report & definitions
- Why a DRIE report?
- Glossary
- Who should be interested in this report?
- Companies cited in the report
Executive Summary
Introduction
DRIE technologies overview
- Different etching processes
- Boch process
- Cryogenic process
- Non switched
Global DRIE 2011-2017 market forecast
- DRIE history
- DRIE-processed wafers forecast
- DRIE equipment forecast
- In US$M
- In chambers
- Production vs. R&D
- By wafer size
- By application
- By wafer size
- Chemistry forecast
- Hard mask photo-resist for DRIE
DRIE vendors market s hares 2011
Application focus for DRIE technology
- MEMS applications
- Accelerometers
- Gyroscopes
- Ink-jet MEMS modules
- Silicon microphones
- Auto focus
- Others: resonators, microfluidics,watches actuators
- Advanced Packaging applications
- 3D ICs
- 3D WLP
- 2.5 interposers
- Power applications
- DRIE parameters by application
- Other applications
DRIE profiles
- DRIE vendors
- AMAT
- Lam Research
- Maxis
- Oxford Instruments
- Panasonic
- Samco
- SPTS
- TEL
- Ulvac
- Gas suppliers
- Air Liquide
- Air Products
- Pelchem
- Hard masks suppliers
- Brewer Science
- Dupont
- Nippon Kayaku
- Silecs
Conclusion
Annexes
Deep Reactive Ion Etching: Equipment & Materials Market published by Yole Developpement in May 30, 2012. This report price starts from US $ 5390.
