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System for cleaning residual paste from a mask

US6032683A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 1999
Grant dateMar 7, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K3/26
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cleaning method and related apparatus for cleaning semiconductor screening masks using an aqueous alkali detergent solution applied under high pressure simultaneously from both sides of the mask, followed by a drying step that uses air knives to blow off the mask surface any residual cleaner solution.

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