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Semiconductor substrate cleaning methods, and methods of manufacture using same

US7943562B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2008
Grant dateMay 17, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2029

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

Abstract

In a cleaning composition, a method of cleaning a semiconductor substrate and a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, the cleaning composition includes about 0.5 to about 5% by weight of an organic ammonium hydroxide compound, about 0.1 to about 3% by weight of a fluoride compound, about 0.1 to about 3% by weight of a buffering agent, about 0.5 to about 5% by weight of an etching accelerant, and a remainder of water.

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