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Methods for stripping photoresist and/or cleaning metal regions

US9373497B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 2013
Grant dateJun 21, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67069
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods are provided for cleaning metal regions overlying semiconductor substrates. A method for removing material from a metal region comprises heating the metal region, forming a plasma from a gas comprising hydrogen and carbon dioxide, and exposing the metal region to the plasma.

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