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Process for removing etching residues, etching mask and silicon nitride and/or silicon dioxide

US6033996A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 1997
Grant dateMar 7, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/963
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Etching residue, etching mask and silicon nitride and/or silicon dioxide are etched or removed employing a composition containing a fluoride containing compound, water and certain organic solvents.

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