Wafer processing using gaseous antistatic agent during drying phase to control charge build-up

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APP PUB NO 20050000549A1
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10613931

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Described are methods of processing one or more semiconductor wafers wherein the one or more wafers are processed in the presence of a gaseous antistatic agent. The method generally comprises performing one or more chemical treatment, rinsing, and/or drying steps in the presence of a gaseous antistatic agent. Preferably, a gaseous antistatic agent is present during at least a portion of a drying step and more preferably, during at least a portion of both a rinsing step and a drying step. In one preferred embodiment, the gaseous antistatic agent comprises carbon dioxide.

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FSI INTERNATIONAL INC3455 LYMAN BOULEVARD CHASKA MN 55318

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chang, Luke S Chaska, MN 1 2
Gast, Tracy A Waconia, MN 16 165
Oikari, James R Sauk Rapids, MN 4 45

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