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Method for reworking low-k polymers used in semiconductor structures

US6864180B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 2001
Grant dateMar 8, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/31111
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for removing a dielectric layer formed upon a semiconductor substrate is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the method includes subjecting the dielectric layer to a dry etch process and subjecting an adhesion promoter layer underneath the dielectric layer to a wet etch process.

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