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Post plasma ashing wafer cleaning formulation

US6323168A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 3, 1996
Grant dateNov 27, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D2111/22
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A semiconductor wafer cleaning formulation for use in post plasma ashing semiconductor fabrication comprising the following components in the percentage by weight ranges shown: chelating agent 1-15% water 25-99% polar organic solvent 0-60% In the preferred embodiment the chelating agent is catechol (1,2-dihydroxybenzene) and the polar organic solvent is gamma butyrolactone (BLO).

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