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Dilute composition cleaning method

US6136767A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 1998
Grant dateOct 24, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2018

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

Abstract

A dilute composition cleaning method uses a cleaning composition including both phosphoric acid and acetic acid. Each of the acidic components may be at a concentration of less than about 10% by volume of a dilute composition. The dilute composition can be used for cleaning various surfaces, such as, for example, patterned metal layers and vias by exposing the surfaces to the dilute composition.

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