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Method and apparatus for manufacturing a semiconductor device

US5880032A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 1996
Grant dateMar 9, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/906
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device comprises the steps of introducing a first gas containing steam or alcohol into a processing vessel housing a semiconductor substrate, and introducing a hydrogen fluoride gas as a second gas into the processing vessel after stopping introduction of the first gas into the process chamber.

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