摘要 |
A method for the growth of a semi-conductor material on a substrate by vapour phase epitaxy, comprises establishing a gas flow in each of a plurality of ducts, and moving the substrate, in a single plane of movement, from one duct to another. Suitable apparatus for use in the method comprises a plurality of ducts; apparatus for establishing a gas flow along each duct; a substrate support member, on which there may be a groove for the location of a substrate; and apparatus for moving, e.g. rotating, the support member. In use, the substrate is exposed sequentially to at least two of the gas flows, e.g. to grow GaInAs on InP.
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