Electroplating methods for semiconductor substrates

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9758893
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14222407

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A non-uniform initial metal film is non-uniformly deplated to provide a more uniform metal film on a substrate. Electrochemical deplating may be performed by placing the substrate in a deplating bath formulated specifically for deplating, rather than for plating. The deplating bath may have a throwing power of 0.3 or less; or a bath conductivity of 1 mS/cm to 250 mS/cm. Reverse electrical current conducted through the deplating bath non-uniformly. electro-etches or deplates the metal film.

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APPLIED MATERIALS INCP O BOX 450-A SANTA CLARA CA 95052

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Lee, Sam K Kalispell, US 6 5
Sharbono, Charles Kalispell, US 11 9

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