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Methods and apparatus for cleaning substrates

US11103898B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 2016
Grant dateAug 31, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB08B2203/007
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention discloses a method for effectively cleaning vias, trenches or recessed areas on a substrate using an ultra/mega sonic device, comprising: applying liquid into a space between a substrate and an ultra/mega sonic device; setting an ultra/mega sonic power supply at frequency f1 and power P1 to drive said ultra/mega sonic device; after the ratio of total bubbles volume to volume inside vias, trenches or recessed areas on the substrate increasing to a first set value, setting said ultra/mega sonic power supply at frequency f2 and power P2 to drive said ultra/mega sonic device; after the ratio of total bubbles volume to volume inside the vias, trenches or recessed areas reducing to a second set value, setting said ultra/mega sonic power supply at frequency f1 and power P1 again; repeating above steps till the substrate being cleaned.

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