SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER CLEANING WITH DILUTE ACIDS

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20100024847A1
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12184997

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In a method for cleaning wafers using ultra-dilute acids, the wafers are placed into a rotor in a process chamber. As the rotor spins, the wafers are with de-ionized water and ultra-dilute hydrofluoric acid. Ozone gas is introduced into the process chamber. The wafers are then sprayed with an ultra-dilute solution of hydrochloric acid. Ozone gas is purged from the chamber. The wafers are then rinsed and dried. The ultra-dilute acids may be used in water to acid concentrations on the order of about 1000-2400:1.

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SEMITOOL INC655 WEST RESERVE DRIVE KALISPELL MT 59901

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Breese, Ronald G Whitefish, US 6 13
Fender, Bruce J Kalispell, US 3 8
Scranton, Dana R Kalispell, US 8 47
Shafer, Benjamin Hungry Horse, US 3 11

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