Patent ID: 6656289
Filing Date: 2003-12-02
Classification: H01L,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of cleaning a semiconductor structure comprising:positioning a semiconductor structure within an at least substantially enclosed treatment vessel; performing an etching process on said semiconductor structure within said treatment vessel; substantially filling said treatment vessel with a gas inert to said semiconductor structure and inert to said treatment vessel creating an atmosphere of inert gas inside said treatment vessel; rinsing said semiconductor structure with DI water in said atmosphere of inert gas; submerging said semiconductor structure in a DI water bath in said treatment vessel having said DI water bath forming a surface with said gas; forming a continuous layer of a liquid upon said surface of said DI water bath, said liquid comprising an organic volatile anhydrous liquid; contacting substantially all of said semiconductor structure with said continuous layer of said liquid; and entraining said DI water bath below said organic volatile anhydrous liquid.