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Hybrid material post-CMP brushes and methods for forming the same

US11684144B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2020
Grant dateJun 27, 2023
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/42
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided is disclosure for hybrid material post-CMP brushes and methods for forming the same. Embodiments of a hybrid material post-CMP brush may comprise at least two layers, where the hybrid brush is used to clean various surfaces, such as surfaces of semiconductor substrates. An example hybrid brush for cleaning a surface includes a mandrel, a molded first layer formed about the mandrel, where the molded first layer comprises a first material, and a molded second layer surrounding the molded first layer, where the molded second layer comprises a second material.

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