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Method for removal of metallic residue after plasma etching of a metal layer

US7320942B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2002
Grant dateJan 22, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/906
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for removal of metallic residue from a substrate after a plasma etch process in a semiconductor substrate processing system by cleaning the substrate in a hydrogen fluoride solution.

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