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Hard mask removal scheme

US9287133B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2014
Grant dateMar 15, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/6708
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for hard mask layer removal includes dispensing a chemical on a hard mask layer, in which the chemical includes an acidic chemical. The chemical is drained from a chamber after hard mask removal.

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