Etching methods and methods of manufacturing semiconductor devices using the same

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PATENT NO 9812332
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15398776

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An etching method is disclosed. The etching method comprises providing on a substrate a structure comprising a recess region formed therein. The recess region includes an inner part and a mouth part whose width is less than that of the inner part. The etching method further comprises performing a clean-then-etch process to remove at least a portion of etching object formed outside the recess region. The performing a clean-then-etch process comprises performing a cleaning process to fill at least a portion of the recess region with a cleaning solution, and performing a wet etch process to the substrate in a state that the cleaning solution remains in the recess region.

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  • SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lim, HanJin Seoul, KR 50 384
Park, Moonhan Yongin-si, KR 3 5
Shin, DongSuk Yongin-si, KR 72 529
Shin, Woonki Seoul, KR 1 2
Yu, Hyun-Kwan Suwon-si, KR 21 71

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