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Method of selectively removing silicon nitride and single wafer etching apparatus thereof

US10269591B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 23, 2013
Grant dateApr 23, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/31111
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of selectively removing silicon nitride is provided. The method includes: providing a wafer having silicon nitride on a surface of the wafer; providing a mixture of phosphoric acid and a silicon-containing material; and delivering the mixture to the surface of the wafer to remove the silicon nitride. Single wafer etching apparatuses of selectively removing silicon nitride are also provided.

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