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Method of improving contact reliability for electroplating

US6331237A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateSep 1, 1999
Grant dateDec 18, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25D21/18
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of reducing etching of a seed layer by a plating solution. Prior to introducing the semiconductor wafer with the seed layer into the plating solution, the etching power of the plating solution is diminished.

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