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Treatment solution and method of applying a passivating layer

US7674725B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2005
Grant dateMar 9, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2025

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

Abstract

A treatment solution for a semiconductor wafer comprising water, a passivating reagent and a surfactant. The treatment solution is either mixed with a cleaning fluid, a rinsing fluid or a drying vapor, and is used in a cleaning apparatus employing a Marangoni dryer.

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