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Polishing method and polishing device

US8758090B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2011
Grant dateJun 24, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B37/245
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A polishing method includes: mounting a wafer on a fixed abrasive polishing pad located on a polishing platen; delivering a polishing slurry to the fixed abrasive polishing pad to polish the wafer; and adsorbing abrasive particles generated during the polishing process with an electrode. The electrode has a polarity opposite to a polarity of charges of the abrasive particles. A polishing device includes a polishing platen, a fixed abrasive polishing pad, a slurry pipeline and a polarity changer having an electrode. Therefore, the abrasive particles generated during the polishing process are removed, which prevents the wafer from being scratched, thereby increasing wafer yield and improving efficiency.

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