Effects of Reactive Ion Etching Parameters on Etching Rate and Surface Roughness of 4H-SiC

Zehong Wan; Enkang Cui; Shengtao Yu; Yu Lei; Chengqun Gui; Shengjun Zhou

doi:10.3788/LOP202158.1922002

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