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Preventive treatment method for a multilayer semiconductor wafer

US7190029B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2005
Grant dateMar 13, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76254
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A preventive treatment method for a multilayer semiconductor wafer is described. The semiconductor wafer includes a supporting substrate, at least one intermediate layer and a surface layer in which an intermediate layer has an exposed lateral edge and the wafer is to be subjected to a subsequent treatment. The method includes encapsulating the exposed lateral edge of the intermediate layer with a portion of the surface layer to prevent attack on the peripheral edge during the subsequent treatment.

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