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Chemical composition for tri-layer removal

US11378882B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2020
Grant dateJul 5, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76811
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method includes forming a tri-layer. The tri-layer includes a bottom layer; a middle layer over the bottom layer; and a top layer over the middle layer. The top layer includes a photo resist. The method further includes removing the top layer; and removing the middle layer using a chemical solution. The chemical solution is free from potassium hydroxide (KOH), and includes at least one of a quaternary ammonium hydroxide and a quaternary ammonium fluoride.

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