US Patent No: 5,348,619

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Metal selective polymer removal

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Abstract

A metal selective polymer removal process is disclosed which prevents metal lift-off for use especially suited for ULSI fabrication.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
FSI INTERNATIONAL, INC.CHASKA, MN120
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDDALLAS, TX17006

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bohannon, Brynne K Sachse, TX 3 130
Syverson, Daniel J Chaska, MN 6 444

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