Method and apparatus for plating solution analysis and control

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9128493
APP PUB NO 20090157229A1
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12333893

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A plating system comprises a plating solution and an apparatus for control of the plating solution, the apparatus including a Raman spectrometer for measurement of organic components, a visible light spectrometer for measurement of metallic components, and a pH probe. The plating solution can be sampled continuously or at intervals. Dosing of the plating solution adjusts for components consumed or lost in the plating process. The method of dosing is based on maintaining a desired composition of the plating solution.

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LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION4650 CUSHING PARKWAY FREMONT CA 94538

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Birtwhistle, Darin San Francisco, US 12 71
Chan, Chee Cupertino, US 1 25
Jain, Aman Cupertino, US 37 91
Kolics, Artur Dublin, US 75 1602
Li, Nanhai Pleasanton, US 12 131
Rulkens, Ron Milpitas, US 23 1194

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