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Method of treatment of porous dielectric films to reduce damage during cleaning

US7169540B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 2003
Grant dateJan 30, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device, method, and system for treating low-k dielectric material films to reduce damage during microelectronic component cleaning processes is disclosed. The current invention cleans porous low-k dielectric material films in a highly selectivity with minimal dielectric material damage by first treating microelectronic components to a passivating process followed by a cleaning solution process.

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