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Method of removing carbon contamination on semiconductor substrate

US6066572A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 1999
Grant dateMay 23, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/974
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of removing carbon contamination. On a semiconductor substrate having carbon contamination thereon, a sacrificial oxide layer is formed. During the formation of the sacrificial oxide layer, an agent is introduced to help and improve the growth of the sacrificial oxide layer, and to trap the carbon contamination. The sacrificial oxide layer is then removed, and the carbon contamination is removed with the sacrificial oxide layer.

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