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Method and apparatus for cleaning slurry depositions from a water carrier

US7172496B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2005
Grant dateFeb 6, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B55/00
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a process for diminishing contamination of an integrated circuit wafer caused by residual slurry components disposed on a back side of a carrier for engaging an integrated circuit wafer. Also disclosed is a CMP machine configured to wash a back side of a carrier.

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