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Apparatus and method to control etch rate through adaptive spiking of chemistry

US10446387B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2017
Grant dateOct 15, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L22/12
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method are provided to: determine a unique profile to etch each wafer, execute that etch, and determine and deliver the proper chemical addition in order to maintain etch rate within tight tolerances.

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