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Contaminate detection and substrate cleaning

US8891080B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 2011
Grant dateNov 18, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/887
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Detection of periodically repeating nanovoids is indicative of levels of substrate contamination and may aid in reduction of contaminants on substrates. Systems and methods for detecting nanovoids, in addition to, systems and methods for cleaning and/or maintaining cleanliness of substrates are described.

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