Post-deposition cleaning methods for substrates with cap layers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8790465
APP PUB NO 20130323410A1
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13849449

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One embodiment of the present invention is a method of fabricating an integrated circuit. The method includes providing a substrate having a metal and dielectric damascene metallization layer and depositing substantially on the metal a cap. After deposition of the cap, the substrate is cleaned with a solution comprising an amine to provide a pH for the cleaning solution of 7 to about 13. Another embodiment of the presented invention is a method of cleaning substrates. Still another embodiment of the present invention is a formulation for a cleaning solution.

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LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION4650 CUSHING PARKWAY FREMONT CA 94538

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Arunagiri, Tiruchirapalli Newark, US 23 269
Kolics, Artur Fremont, US 75 1602
Li, Shijian San Jose, US 114 2485
Thie, William Mountain View, US 45 411

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