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Method for removing photoresist and residues from semiconductor device surfaces

  • US 20010024769A1
  • Filed: 02/08/2001
  • Published: 09/27/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/08/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for removing photoresist and for removing organic and inorganic residues from the surface of a semiconductor device, the method comprising:

  • (a) placing a semiconductor device, having a residue formed thereon, into a reaction chamber, (b) creating and maintaining a substantially oxygen free environment within the reaction chamber (c) introducing etchant gasses into the reaction chamber, the etchant gasses including a hydrogen containing gas selected from the group consisting of CH4 and NH3, (d) applying energy to the etchant gasses to generate a plasma, (e) exposing the semiconductor device to the plasma for a selected period of time.

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