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Etching method, etching apparatus, and storage medium

US9887092B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 2014
Grant dateFeb 6, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67086
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided is an etching method including: an etching step of performing an etching processing using an etching liquid on a workpiece accommodated in an etching processing unit; and an interval step between the etching step on the workpiece and a next etching step on another workpiece. The etching step includes a first partial replacement pattern including discharging the etching liquid in the etching processing unit provided for the etching processing by a first set amount, and supplying a new etching liquid into the etching processing unit by a second set amount, and the interval step includes a second partial replacement pattern including discharging the etching liquid in the etching processing unit provided for the etching processing by a third set amount, and supplying a new etching liquid into the etching processing unit by a fourth set amount.

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