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Sequential stage mixing for a resist batch strip process

US9075318B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 2012
Grant dateJul 7, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/31133
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided is a method and system for stripping a resist film on a plurality of substrates in a resist removal system comprising a processing chamber coupled to a recirculation system comprising a recycle sub-system and a bypass sub-system. The recycle sub-system includes a recycle line, an inline heater, a ratio monitor and control system, and recirculation injection device. The bypass sub-system comprises a treatment liquid supply line, a first injection line, a mixing device, and a second injection line. The treatment liquid comprises a primary stripping chemical, secondary stripping chemical, tertiary stripping chemical, and one or more reactive products. One or more of the temperatures, concentrations, and/or flow rates of the recirculated treatment liquid and/or injected stripping chemicals are adjusted to meet a target strip rate and selectivity for strip over etch of silicon nitride or silicon oxide.

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