ELECTROPLATING WITH REDUCED AIR BUBBLE DEFECTS

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APP PUB NO 20160237584A1
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14620984

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A method for processing a wafer includes holding the wafer in a face-up position with a seal ring contacting the wafer on a contact circumference. A bead of liquid is applied onto the entire contact circumference, with the bead of liquid contacting the wafer and the seal ring. The wafer is then inverted into a head-down position, lowered into contact with electrolyte and plated with a conductive film. Formation of the bead of liquid helps to displace air bubbles as the wafer is immersed into the electrolyte which reduces plating defects.

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APPLIED MATERIALS INC3050 BOWERS AVENUE SANTA CLARA CA 95054

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Harris, Randy A Kalispell, US 27 490
Hoerner, Bridger Columbia Falls, US 2 0
Klocke, John L Kalispell, US 42 157
McHugh, Paul R Kalispell, US 113 1613
Van, Valkenburg Paul Whitefish, US 3 2
Wilson, Gregory J Kalispell, US 143 1688

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