Solvent prewet and method and apparatus to dispense the solvent prewet
US6284676A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03F7/16
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus is provided for more efficient application of photoresist to a wafer surface. One aspect of the method comprises applying solvent to the wafer and spinning it to coat the entire wafer surface prior to the application of photoresist. This reduces surface tension on the wafer and reduces the amount of resist required to achieve a high quality film. The apparatus comprises adding a third solenoid and nozzle to the coating unit to accommodate the application of solvent to the center of the wafer surface. The method also describes incorporating a new solvent comprising diacetone alcohol, which is a low-pressure solvent, providing extended process latitudes and reduced material expenditures.
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