EP1069211A3 - Electroplating solutions - Google Patents

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EP1069211A3
EP1069211A3 EP00305941A EP00305941A EP1069211A3 EP 1069211 A3 EP1069211 A3 EP 1069211A3 EP 00305941 A EP00305941 A EP 00305941A EP 00305941 A EP00305941 A EP 00305941A EP 1069211 A3 EP1069211 A3 EP 1069211A3
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Qing Min Wang
Weiji Huang
Miu Ling Lau
Carol Hsiuchin Liu
Ce Ma
Edward K. Chang
Wenpin Ho
Richard C. Paciej
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    • C25—ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES; APPARATUS THEREFOR
    • C25D—PROCESSES FOR THE ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PRODUCTION OF COATINGS; ELECTROFORMING; APPARATUS THEREFOR
    • C25D3/00—Electroplating: Baths therefor
    • C25D3/02—Electroplating: Baths therefor from solutions
    • C25D3/38—Electroplating: Baths therefor from solutions of copper

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An acid copper electroplating composition comprising an aqueous solution of an acid and a copper salt, wherein at least one carrier compound, a water-soluble, mercapto-containing organic brightener compound and a leveller compound which comprises an organic compound containing single or multiple charged centres are present.
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