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Cleaning formulations

US9536730B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2013
Grant dateJan 3, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/426
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition and method for removing copper-containing post-etch and/or post-ash residue from patterned microelectronic devices is described. The removal composition includes water, a water-miscible organic solvent, an amine compound, an organic acid, and a fluoride ion source. The compositions effectively remove the copper-containing post-etch residue from the microelectronic device without damaging exposed low-k dielectric and metal interconnect materials.

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