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Monitoring electrolytes during electroplating

US10094038B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2015
Grant dateOct 9, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25D17/001
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods of and apparatuses for monitoring electroplating bath quality in electroplating cells using voltage readings are described herein. Methods involve obtaining real-time voltage readings during an electroplating process and determining whether the voltage readings are within a threshold deviation of an expected voltage reading at a given time.

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