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Aqueous fluoride compositions for cleaning semiconductor devices

US7399365B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2004
Grant dateJul 15, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D2111/22
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to dilute fluoride solutions and methods for cleaning plasma etch residue from semiconductor substrates including such dilute solutions. The compositions and methods according to the invention can advantageously provide both cleaning efficiency and material compatibility.

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