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Cleaning composition, cleaning process, and process for producing semiconductor device

US9726978B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2015
Grant dateAug 8, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/32139
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A cleaning composition for removing plasma etching residue and/or ashing residue formed above a semiconductor substrate is provided that includes (component a) water, (component b) a hydroxylamine and/or a salt thereof, (component c) a basic organic compound, and (component d) an organic acid and has a pH of 7 to 9. There are also provided a cleaning process and a process for producing semiconductor device employing the cleaning composition.

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