faceting when using a dielectric etch process. The etching experiments have been
performed on blanket wafers and patterned structures in an inductively coupled plasma
using a conventional CF 4∕ Ar based plasma. The etch rate and faceting of TiN have been
measured as a function of the plasma parameters (bias power and pressure) and also
plasma chemistries (Ar dilution and CH 2 F 2 addition). The TiN etch rate is about 30 nm …