TW200425231A - Method and apparatus for megasonic cleaning of patterned substrates - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for megasonic cleaning of patterned substrates Download PDF

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TW200425231A
TW200425231A TW093103559A TW93103559A TW200425231A TW 200425231 A TW200425231 A TW 200425231A TW 093103559 A TW093103559 A TW 093103559A TW 93103559 A TW93103559 A TW 93103559A TW 200425231 A TW200425231 A TW 200425231A
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A method for cleaning a semiconductor substrate is provided. The method initiates with generating acoustic energy oriented in a substantially perpendicular direction to a surface of a semiconductor substrate. Then, acoustic energy oriented in a substantially parallel direction to the surface of the semiconductor substrate is generated. Each orientation of the acoustic energy may be simultaneously generated or alternately generated. A system and an apparatus for cleaning a semiconductor substrate are also provided.

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200425231 五、發明說明(l) 一、【發明之技術領域】 本發明大致關於表面清洗的方式,而更特別地,是關 於一種伴隨製造程序以百萬赫超音波半導體基板的清洗方 法與設備。 二、【先前技術】 百萬赫超音波清洗法被廣泛地使用在半導體製程操作 上’且能用在一整批晶圓或單一片晶圓的清洗程序上。對 於一整批晶圓的清洗程序,百萬赫超音波轉換器的振動, 在一置放有一整組半導體基板的清洗槽中的液體裡,製造 出聲的壓力波。單一晶圓的百萬赫超音波清洗程序則使用 一相對較小的轉換器置於一旋轉的晶圓上,其中此轉換器 會掃描過這片晶圓,或在完全浸沒的情況下,一單一晶圓 槽浸泡系統被使用到。在以百萬赫超音波清洗的每一種狀 況裡’其主要的粒子移除機構是由於產生空穴效應與聲衝 流之故。空穴效應是來自於,當對一液態介質施加聲能 時’從溶解的氣體所產生之顯微氣泡的快速生成與崩解。 由於顯微氣泡的崩解,釋出了有助於移除粒子的能量,這 些能量是透過破壞將粒子黏著到半導體基板的各種黏著力 而幫助粒子的移除。聲衝流是指,當對一壓電轉換器施加 射頻動力時,透過此流體,由聲波引導出的流動的狀能。 生圖1A是整批晶圓之百萬赫超音波清洗系統的示意'圖。 1洗槽100以一清洗液填滿。晶圓支座1〇2内置有一 ^組待 ’月洗之晶圓。轉換器104以接近i MHz的頻率透過聲能製造200425231 V. Description of the Invention (l) 1. [Technical Field of the Invention] The present invention relates generally to a method of cleaning a surface, and more particularly, to a method and a device for cleaning a semiconductor substrate with a frequency of megahertz with a manufacturing process. 2. [Previous Technology] Megahertz cleaning method is widely used in semiconductor process operation 'and can be used in the cleaning process of a whole batch of wafers or a single wafer. For the cleaning process of a whole batch of wafers, the vibration of the megahertz ultrasonic transducer creates a sound pressure wave in a liquid in a cleaning tank containing a whole set of semiconductor substrates. A single-chip megahertz cleaning procedure uses a relatively small converter placed on a rotating wafer, where the converter scans the wafer or, in the case of complete immersion, a A single wafer slot immersion system is used. In each case of ultrasonic cleaning with megahertz, its main particle removal mechanism is due to the cavitation effect and the sound current. The cavitation effect is due to the rapid generation and disintegration of microbubbles generated from a dissolved gas when sound energy is applied to a liquid medium. The disintegration of the micro-bubbles releases the energy that helps to remove the particles. These energy help to remove the particles by destroying the various adhesion forces that adhere the particles to the semiconductor substrate. Acoustic pulsation refers to the flow-shaped energy guided by sound waves through this fluid when radio frequency power is applied to a piezoelectric transducer. Figure 1A is a schematic diagram of a megahertz ultrasonic cleaning system for a whole batch of wafers. 1 The washing tank 100 is filled with a cleaning liquid. The wafer holder 102 has a built-in ^ set of wafers to be cleaned monthly. Transducer 104 is manufactured by transmitting acoustic energy at a frequency close to i MHz

出壓力波。這也壓力 ”再點著,而—提ίϊ 的冗制粒子避 用’因此,為了與國際ΐ㈡:】二 =液的耗 致’以減少化學液的耗用、增 :():要求- 少缺陷,%究者將努力集中在C曰固的控制,及減 洗系統上。整批晶圓;=曰曰圓之百萬赫超音波清 他缺點,因為傳遞% t '超音波清洗系統還需承受其 能量不的多片晶圓的百萬赫超音波 消干擾而產生ίΓ 干擾而產1「熱點」,或因相 超音波的反射利2 ’是哪—種情形都是由百萬赫 萬赫超音而這些反射來自於多片晶圓與百 感的特徵部造成』傷目因n:晶圓基板上的圖案或敏 會產生清洗不完全;Ξ傷ΞΓ。對於冷點而言’由於 u J贯形’因此,必須施用一鲂宾的百钴 赫超音波能量,传直处$丨土 乂肩她用苹乂间的百萬 F B 2 +使其靶到達晶圓支座102裡的晶圓的所有 == 述的情形’因此必須有-折衷的做法, 以U ϊ ί ϊ最低,❿又同時能夠提供夠高的平均能量 以達到完全清洗的效果。 里 圖1Β是單-晶圓之百萬赫超音波清洗槽的示意圖。在 “:青洗槽]06被一清洗液填滿。由承載器1〇8所支撐著的 二:θ〇 9、被'又/包在*洗槽1 0 6裡的清洗液中。轉換器1 0 4提 :、月匕s以清洗晶圓1 〇 9。此清洗液典型地被設計來修正晶 圓表面與粒子間的電動電位(r_p〇tentiai),這些粒子是Out of pressure waves. This is the pressure "again, and-to mention the redundant particles avoid using 'so, in order to communicate with the international:] two = consumption of liquid to reduce the consumption of chemical liquid, increase: (): requirements-less Defects,% investigators will focus on the control of C Yuegu, and the cleaning system. The whole batch of wafers; Need to withstand the multi-wafer megahertz ultrasonic interference cancellation of multiple wafers to produce ΓΓ interference and produce 1 "hot spot", or 2 'because of the reflection of phase ultrasonic waves-which is the case in both cases by megahertz VH ultrasonic and these reflections are caused by the characteristics of multiple wafers and sensations. The cause of injury is: the pattern or sensitivity on the wafer substrate will cause incomplete cleaning; ΞΓ. For the cold spot, 'because u J shape', it is necessary to apply a guest's cobalt cobalt ultrasonic energy, and pass it straight through the soil. She uses a million FB 2 + of the apple to make her target reach All the wafers in the wafer support 102 == the situation described above must therefore have a-eclectic approach, with U ϊ ϊ ϊ the lowest, and at the same time can provide a high enough average energy to achieve the effect of complete cleaning. Figure 1B is a schematic diagram of a single-wafer megahertz cleaning tank. In ": green washing tank] 06 was filled with a cleaning solution. Two: θ〇9 supported by the carrier 108, was / again / wrapped in the cleaning solution in * washing tank 106. Conversion The device 104 is used to clean wafers 1.09. This cleaning solution is typically designed to correct the electromotive potential (r_potentiai) between the wafer surface and the particles. These particles are

200425231 五、發明說明(3) _ 指透過轉換器104所提供用來避免粒子再黏著的聲能 從晶圓表面移除的粒子。為了維持表-面間的適當的 位(t-potential),清洗液濃度應被一 =裡。然而’對於被限定出範圍在晶圓基板 限:出點、空隙、通道等,因為在由特徵部所 = 裡的粒子與晶圓基板的介面處無法“ 寺疋/月洗液辰度,即補充清洗液, 灶 在晶圓基板表面上。此外,斟# # β +使祖千s再沉積 的方向上的轉換器的=來;單用垂曰直:晶圓基板表面 波”系統而言),高縱百=音 =徵部的較低區4 ’使百萬赫超音波能量I法進5入' 穴效應也無法發揮作用。對於使用平行於晶、圓 ^空 用,但聲衝流卻沒有在大;:特徵部裡發揮作 別晶體間的間隙。此=的:,:,這樣的構造造成個 體所提供的聲能具有;=「項缺點是,因為由塵電晶 區域無法被供給夠位準的聲=钍^體,的間隙導致有些 某些特定區域無法見到均—:聲:,甚:,ι〇9必然會有 的情形。 的苯此甚至產生沒被清洗到 此外,電沉積操作,转 晶圓基板上沉積一層薄膜。疋…,,鍍,也常被用來在 •…電電錢而被圖案化的晶圓基板上的特彳d’s 200425231 五'發明說明(4) 氣泡的生成都 比特徵部裡的 會從清洗液中 徵部中被輸運 鑒於上述 晶圓之百萬赫 求,此理想構 徵部所限定出 再度沉積到晶 求:一是要能 泡,二是要能 橫比的特徵部 二、【發明内 總而言之 滿足上述所提 晶圓特徵部以 圓特徵部區域 提供一套用來 生的物質輪運 以復多方式, 備,而被執行 明。 在一個實 將導致後 無電電鍍 被輸運進 出去。 所提及的 超音波清 造是指有 範圍的區 圓上。此 控制經歷 改善反應 裡的情形 容】 ,本發明 之需求, 剝離粒子 以幫助移 控制氣泡 現象的系 包括被當 。本發明 施例梗, 續電鑛操作時的空 的另一項缺點是, 特徵部裡,而副產 情況,衍生出對於 洗系統理想構造的 能力將清洗用的化 域裡,以避免被聲 外,也衍生出對於 無電電鍍之特徵部 物及副產品被輪運 洞。深入高縱横 新生成之反應物 品會自相同的特 一種能提供單一 方法與設備的需 學液補充進由特 能剝離開的粒子 以下二方面的需 附近所生成的氣 進及輸運出高縱 能藉由提供一種清洗方法與設備來 此清洗方法與設備能提供聲能進入 ’並能將清洗用之化學液補充進晶 除被剝離的粒子。此外,本發明也 生成與改善無電電鑛操作期間所發 統與方法。吾人應瞭解到本發明能 成一種方法、一套系統或一組設 的一些發明實施例將在後續加以說 提供了一種半導體基板的清洗方200425231 V. Description of the invention (3) _ refers to the particles removed from the wafer surface by the acoustic energy provided by the converter 104 to prevent the particles from re-adhering. In order to maintain a proper t-potential between the surface and the surface, the concentration of the cleaning solution should be 1-mile. However, 'for the limited scope of the wafer substrate: out points, voids, channels, etc., because the interface between the particles and the wafer substrate by the feature = can not be "territory / monthly washing liquid degree, that is, The cleaning liquid is replenished, and the stove is on the surface of the wafer substrate. In addition, pour # # β + the converter in the direction of redepositing ancestors = come; use only vertical straight: wafer substrate surface wave "system ), High longitudinal hundred = tone = lower part of the sign 4 'Move the megahertz ultrasonic energy I method into 5 into' The acupoint effect also cannot play a role. For the use of parallel to the crystal, circle ^ space applications, but the acoustic impulse is not large; the features play as gaps between other crystals. This =:,:, such a structure causes the individual to provide the sound energy; = "The disadvantage is that because the dust crystal area can not be supplied with sufficient level of sound = 钍 ^ volume, the gap caused some Even in certain areas, you ca n’t see even-: sound :, even :, ι〇9 will inevitably happen. Benzene is not even cleaned. In addition, electrodeposition operation, a thin film is deposited on the substrate of the wafer. , Plating, is also often used on the ... ... electricity and money on the patterned wafer substrate special d's 200425231 five 'invention description (4) the formation of bubbles are more than the characteristic part will be collected from the cleaning solution In view of the million-megahertz requirement of the above wafer, this ideal structure department limited the deposition to the crystal requirement again: one is to be able to bubble, the other is to be able to feature the aspect ratio. The above mentioned wafer features provide a set of raw materials for transportation in a circular feature area in multiple ways, and are prepared to be implemented. In a practical situation, the electroless plating will be transported in. The mentioned Ultrasonic cleanup refers to The area around the circle. This control experience improves the situation in the reaction.] According to the requirements of the present invention, the system of peeling particles to help control the phenomenon of bubbles includes being used. The embodiment of the present invention is empty when the power mine operation is continued. Another disadvantage is that in the characteristic part, the by-product situation derives the ability to wash the ideal structure of the system. The cleaning area is used to avoid being out of the sound, and the characteristic parts and by-products for electroless plating are also derived. It is transported by holes. The newly generated reaction items that penetrate into the high and vertical directions will be supplemented with the same special required liquid that can provide a single method and equipment to the particles that can be peeled off by the special energy. The high longitudinal energy can be transported by providing a cleaning method and equipment. The cleaning method and equipment can provide acoustic energy access and can replenish the cleaning chemical liquid into the crystals to remove the peeled particles. In addition, the invention also generates and Improving the system and method developed during the operation of electricity-free power mines. I should understand that the present invention can be implemented as a method, a system or a set of inventions. Will be said in a subsequent semiconductor substrate provides a cleaning side

第10頁 200425231 五、發明說明(5) — 法。此方法疋以產生聲能的方式起始,而此聲能主要是以 垂直於半導體基板表面的方向前進。·而後,產生主要是以 平行於半導體基板表面的方向前進之聲能。每一個方向的 聲能都能被同_產生(同相)或交替產生(異相)。Page 10 200425231 V. Description of Invention (5)-Law. This method is initiated by generating acoustic energy, which is mainly advanced in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the semiconductor substrate. · Then, the sound energy is generated which mainly advances in a direction parallel to the surface of the semiconductor substrate. Sound energy in each direction can be generated in the same (in-phase) or alternately (out-of-phase).

在另一個實施例裡,提供了一種半導體基板清洗設 備。此設備包含一基座及至少一從此基座延伸出來的側 壁。此側壁實質上垂直於此基座。此設備還包含一被固定 到此基座上的第一百萬赫超音波轉換器。一被固定到此側 壁上的第二百萬赫超音波轉換器也被包含在此設備裡。第 一百萬赫超音波轉換器主要是位於與第二百萬赫超音波轉 換器直交的方向上。In another embodiment, a semiconductor substrate cleaning apparatus is provided. The device includes a base and at least one side wall extending from the base. The sidewall is substantially perpendicular to the base. The device also contains a 1 million-megahertz ultrasonic converter fixed to the base. A second megahertz ultrasonic converter fixed to the side wall is also included in the device. The first megahertz ultrasonic converter is mainly located in a direction orthogonal to the second megahertz ultrasonic converter.

還有另一個實施例,提供了一種半導體基板的清洗系 統。此系統包含一具有由基座所限定範圍的内部空腔的清 洗槽,及至少一從此清洗槽延伸出來的側壁。此清洗槽被 安裝用來將清洗液盛裝在其内部空腔裡。此系統還包含一 半導體基板支座,此半導體基板支座被安裝用來支撐半導 體基板並繞著半導體基板的軸線旋轉此半導體基板。此半 導體基板支座更被安裝用來在此清洗槽的内部空腔裡支撐 及旋轉此半導體基板。此系統並包含一連接到基座的第一 百萬赫超音波轉換器。此第一百萬赫超音波轉換器的上表 面貝質上平行於半導體基板的底部表面。第二百萬赫超音 波轉換器連接到至少一面的側壁上。此第一百萬赫超音波 轉換器被安裝用來產生主要是以垂直於半導體基板之底部 表面的方向前進的聲能。而此第二百萬赫超音波轉換器則Yet another embodiment provides a cleaning system for a semiconductor substrate. The system includes a cleaning tank having an internal cavity defined by a base, and at least one side wall extending from the cleaning tank. The cleaning tank is installed to hold the cleaning liquid in its internal cavity. The system also includes a semiconductor substrate support, which is mounted to support the semiconductor substrate and rotate the semiconductor substrate about the axis of the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor substrate support is further installed to support and rotate the semiconductor substrate in the internal cavity of the cleaning tank. This system does not include a first megahertz ultrasound converter connected to the base. The top surface of this first megahertz ultrasonic converter is substantially parallel to the bottom surface of the semiconductor substrate. The second megahertz ultrasonic converter is connected to at least one side wall. This 1 million-megahertz ultrasonic converter is installed to generate acoustic energy mainly in a direction perpendicular to the bottom surface of the semiconductor substrate. And this second megahertz ultrasonic converter is

第11頁 200425231 五、發明說明(6) 被安裝用來產生主要是以平行於半導體基板之底部表面的 方向前進的聲能。 還有另一個實施例,提供了一種半導體基板的無電電 鍍方法。此方法一開始是將半導體基板浸入一電鍍液裡, 然後使一層薄膜沉積到此半導體基板的表面上。並將聲能 傳進此電鍍液裡。在一實施例裡,使用被放置成實質上^ 行於晶圓表面方向的一轉換器來產生聲能,此聲能被導引 到此半導體基板的表面上,以控制在此半導體基板表面上 的氣泡生成。在另一個實施例裡,使用被放置成實質上 直於晶圓表面方向的一轉換器來產生聲能,此聲能被 = 到此半導體基板的表面上,以改善在此半導體基板表 的反應物與副產品的輸運。 上 在另一個實施例裡,提供了 一種半導體基板的無 鍍設備。此設備包含一被安裝用來盛裝電鍍液的電鍍γ 及一被安裝用來將聲能傳進此電鍍液裡的轉換器。曰, 本發明之其他實施態樣及優點將藉由後續二詳細 明’連同所伴隨之圖式’使其具體顯現; 詳細說明本發明的原理。 万式’ 四、【實施方式】 法,供一種百萬赫超音波清洗系統、設備及方 ί』;义音波清洗架構是經最佳化成能將聲能直接 潔用的化學液補充進入被此特徵部所限的;;將無耷Page 11 200425231 V. Description of the invention (6) It is installed to generate sound energy that mainly advances in a direction parallel to the bottom surface of the semiconductor substrate. In still another embodiment, an electroless plating method for a semiconductor substrate is provided. The method begins by immersing a semiconductor substrate in a plating solution, and then depositing a thin film on the surface of the semiconductor substrate. And the acoustic energy is transmitted into this plating solution. In one embodiment, a transducer placed substantially in the direction of the wafer surface is used to generate acoustic energy, and the acoustic energy is directed onto the surface of the semiconductor substrate to be controlled on the surface of the semiconductor substrate Bubbles are generated. In another embodiment, a transducer that is placed substantially perpendicular to the surface of the wafer is used to generate acoustic energy, the acoustic energy is = onto the surface of the semiconductor substrate to improve the response on the surface of the semiconductor substrate Transport of goods and by-products. In another embodiment, an electroless plating apparatus for a semiconductor substrate is provided. The device includes a plating gamma installed to hold a plating solution and a converter installed to transmit acoustic energy into the plating solution. That is to say, other embodiments and advantages of the present invention will be concretely revealed through the following two detailed descriptions, together with accompanying drawings, and the principles of the present invention will be described in detail. Wanshi 'IV. [Implementation method] Provides a megahertz cleaning system, equipment and methods. The cleaning structure of the acoustic wave is optimized to add chemical liquid that can directly clean the sound energy. Limited by the characteristics department;

第12頁 200425231 五、發明說明(7)Page 12 200425231 V. Description of the invention (7)

何’對於精於本項技術之人士而言’本發明报明顒地 月b在缺乏部份或全部特定細節的情沈·下被實行。另—方 面,在此並不詳細敘述一般眾人所熟知的操作方法,以免 對本f明的内容造成不必要的混淆。圖u與圖1β在圖=說 明先前技術的相關部分。此處所用到的數值其參 =°+ / — 1 0 %。 、乂 m 馮 本發明的實施例提供一種將 波清洗效率達到最佳化的系統與 (substrate)與晶圓(wafer)可彼 定位在相互直交方向上的百萬赫 應與聲衝流效應都達到最佳化, 換益主要與待清洗之基板表面平 波轉換器實質上垂直於待清洗之 ^上平行於待清洗之基板表面的 器能將聲能直接提供進入圖案化 供進入特徵部的聲能會引致空穴 U部裡的粒子。另一方面,被定 之基板表面的這個百萬赫超音波 表面的聲衝流。此聲衝流會在特 内部引致渦流或擾流。結果,必 特徵部的效果被強化而加強了對 的清洗效率。 此外,此處所描述的實施例 赫超音波聲能來改善無電電鍍製 圖案化基板之 方法。此處所 此互換。藉由 超音波轉換器 其中一個百萬 行,而另一個 基板表 這一個 基板的 效應而 位在實 轉換器 徵部周 然使化 於特徵 面。也 百萬赫 特徵部 剝除任 質上垂 能提供 圍的區 學物質 部内部 用的基板 提供兩個被 ’將空穴效 赫超音波轉 百萬赫超音 就是說,實 超音波轉換 。被直接提 何黏著在斗寺 直於待清洗 平行於晶圓 域及特徵部 被輸運進出 的化學物質 還提供一種透過應用 程之沉積品質的系統 200425231 五、發明說明(8) 法。應用百萬赫超音波聲能會引致空穴效應,此空穴效應 會幫助在無電電鍍製程期間所形成之氣泡的崩解。在崩解 之前’氣泡會長成多大尺寸端看所用百萬赫超音波聲能的 頻率數。因此,經歷無電電解製程而在晶圓表面所生成之 氣泡能透過無電電解製程中對百萬赫超音波聲能的應用來 控制。 圖2係依本發明之一實施例所得之一簡化的百萬赫超 音波清洗設備。百萬赫超音波清洗設備丨丨〇包含具有侧壁 11 8及侧壁1 2 2的一清洗槽,這兩個侧壁都是由基座1 2 〇所 延伸出來。此清洗槽含有清洗液丨丨2於槽裡。清洗液11 2可 以是任何適合用在百萬赫超音波清洗設備的清洗液,所謂 適合的清洗液是指具備幫助移除粒子及抑制粒子再度沉積 到晶圓基板11 6的表面上的特性。此處所使用的清洗液 (cleaning solution)與清洗化學液(cieaning chemistry)可彼此互換。正如圖中所看到的,晶圓基板 11 6被汉入到清洗液11 2裡並由承載器11 4支樓著。對於精 於本項技術之人士而言,很明顯地,任何能夠支撐晶圓基 板116於百萬赫超音波清洗槽中的清洗液112裡的適當裝置 都能用在此處。此百萬赫超音波清洗槽被連接到百萬赫超 曰波轉換器124與百萬赫超音波轉換器126。百萬赫超音波 轉換器126被定位在垂直於晶圓基板丨16的底部表面丨17的 位置上。因此’百萬赫超音波轉換器126能提供平行於底 部表面11 7的聲衝流,如下列所述。百萬赫超音波轉換器 124被定位在平行於晶圓基板116的底部表面117的位置"For those skilled in the art," the present invention states that the month b is practiced without some or all of the specific details. On the other hand, the operation methods that are commonly known to the general public are not described in detail here, so as not to cause unnecessary confusion on the contents of this manual. Fig. U and Fig. 1β show related parts of the prior art. The value used here is the parameter = ° + / — 10%.乂 m Feng The embodiment of the present invention provides a system for optimizing wave cleaning efficiency, and a substrate and a wafer that can be positioned in a direction orthogonal to each other and a megahertz effect and an acoustic impulse effect. The optimization is achieved, and the conversion benefit is mainly perpendicular to the surface of the substrate to be cleaned. The flat wave converter is substantially perpendicular to the substrate to be cleaned and parallel to the surface of the substrate to be cleaned. The device can directly provide acoustic energy into the pattern for the feature. Acoustic energy causes particles in the U-section of the cavity. On the other hand, the sonic impulse on this megahertz surface of the substrate surface is determined. This pulsating current can cause eddy currents or turbulence in the interior. As a result, the effect of the inevitable characteristic portion is enhanced to enhance the cleaning efficiency. In addition, the embodiments described herein use ultrasonic acoustic energy to improve a method for electroless plating of patterned substrates. This is swapped here. With one million rows of the ultrasonic converter and the effect of the other substrate on this substrate, the characteristic of the converter is naturally placed on the characteristic surface. Also, the megahertz characteristic part can be stripped of any sagging material, which can provide surrounding substrates. The substrate used inside the faculty provides two substrates, which are used to convert the hole-effect ultrasonic wave to the megahertz. That is, real ultrasonic conversion. It is directly adhered to Doosi Temple, straight to be cleaned, parallel to the wafer field and features. The chemicals that are transported in and out also provide a system of deposition quality through the application process. 200425231 V. Description of Invention (8). The application of megahertz acoustic energy causes cavitation effects, which help disintegrate the bubbles formed during the electroless plating process. Before the disintegration ’the size of the bubble grows depending on the frequency of the megahertz sound energy used. Therefore, the bubbles generated on the wafer surface through the electroless electrolysis process can be controlled by the application of megahertz acoustic energy in the electroless electrolysis process. Fig. 2 is a simplified megahertz ultrasonic cleaning apparatus obtained according to an embodiment of the present invention. The Megahertz ultrasonic cleaning equipment includes a cleaning tank having a side wall 118 and a side wall 122, both of which extend from the base 120. This cleaning tank contains the cleaning solution 丨 丨 2 in the tank. The cleaning liquid 112 can be any cleaning liquid suitable for use in a megahertz cleaning device. The so-called suitable cleaning liquid has characteristics that help to remove particles and prevent particles from being deposited on the surface of the wafer substrate 116 again. The cleaning solution and the cleaning chemistry used herein are interchangeable with each other. As can be seen in the figure, the wafer substrate 116 is immersed into the cleaning solution 112 and is held by the carrier 114. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that any suitable device capable of supporting the wafer substrate 116 in the cleaning liquid 112 in the megahertz cleaning tank can be used here. The megahertz ultrasonic cleaning tank is connected to a megahertz converter 124 and a megahertz converter 126. The megahertz converter 126 is positioned perpendicular to the bottom surface 17 of the wafer substrate 16. Therefore, the 'megahertz ultrasonic converter 126 can provide an acoustic rush current parallel to the bottom surface 117, as described below. The megahertz converter 124 is positioned parallel to the bottom surface 117 of the wafer substrate 116

200425231 、發明說明(9) 上。因此’百萬赫超音波轉換器124能提供能 部,如通道、孔洞、溝槽等等,的聲能以在特徵、/政 空穴效應。也就是言兒,分別與晶圓表面垂直及二L二: I萬赫超音波轉換器,會提供聲衝流交替地二渾 以剝除與移去黏著在基板表面的粒子。 生二八政應 係圖2之百萬赫超音波清洗設備的另一實施例。在 ’曰曰圓基板116被放置在一垂直的位置上,而非圖2中所 置的水平的位置。對於精於本項技術之人士而言,很明 顯地’、晶圓基板1 1 6能被任何適當的基板支撐工具,如基 板承載器、滾軸等,所支撐。晶圓基板丨丨6被浸入到由基 座1 2 0與百萬赫超音波清洗槽的侧壁丨丨8、i 2 2所限定出範 圍的二腔裡的清洗液丨丨2裡。精於本項技術之人士應瞭解 到此百萬赫超音波清洗槽可以是適合用來從百萬赫超音波 轉換器提供聲能轉換的任何形狀,其中,一百萬赫超音波 轉換器能提供實質上垂直於基板表面方向的聲能,而另一 赫超音士轉換器則提供實質上平行於基板表面方向的 聲能。^在一實施例裡,垂直方向的聲能是在與標準值相差 5度的範圍裡’亦即9 〇 ± 5度之間,此處的標準值是指相對 於基板表面而言。在另一實施例裡,平行方向的聲能是在 與平行相差5度的範圍裡,亦即〇 土 5度之間,此處的平行 2向是指與基板表面平行或相對於基板表面的平行面而 言。因此,基座的形狀可以是長方形、正方形,或甚至是 圓形,只要其側壁可被安裝以允許配置能夠產生與基座之200425231, Invention Description (9). Therefore, the 'megahertz converter 124' can provide acoustic energy of energy parts, such as channels, holes, grooves, etc., in terms of characteristics, cavity effects. In other words, they are perpendicular to the surface of the wafer and two L2: I 10-megahertz ultrasonic converters will provide alternating sound currents to remove and remove particles adhering to the substrate surface. The second and eighth political application is another embodiment of the megahertz cleaning apparatus of FIG. 2. The circular substrate 116 is placed in a vertical position instead of the horizontal position shown in FIG. 2. For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the wafer substrate 1 16 can be supported by any appropriate substrate supporting tool, such as a substrate carrier, a roller, and the like. The wafer substrate 6 is immersed in the cleaning liquid 2 in the two chambers defined by the base 1 20 and the side walls of the ultrasonic cleaning bath of megahertz 8 and i 2 2. Those skilled in the art should understand that the megahertz cleaning tank can be any shape suitable for providing acoustic energy conversion from a megahertz converter. Among them, a megahertz converter can Provides acoustic energy that is substantially perpendicular to the substrate surface, while another Hertzsonian transducer provides acoustic energy that is substantially parallel to the substrate surface. ^ In one embodiment, the sound energy in the vertical direction is within a range of 5 degrees from the standard value, that is, between 90 ± 5 degrees. The standard value here refers to the surface of the substrate. In another embodiment, the acoustic energy in the parallel direction is within a range of 5 degrees from the parallel, that is, between 0 ° and 5 degrees. Here, the parallel 2 directions refers to the direction parallel to the substrate surface or relative to the substrate surface. In terms of parallel planes. Therefore, the shape of the base can be rectangular, square, or even circular, as long as its side walls can be installed to allow the configuration to

第15頁 200425231 五、發明說明(10) 百萬赫超音波轉換器所傳遞之聲能方向直交的聲能之百萬 赫超音波轉換器。精於本項技術之人·士應瞭解到清洗液 112可以是任何商業上能夠取得之清洗液,譬如可從杜邦Page 15 200425231 V. Description of the invention (10) The megahertz ultrasonic transducer whose sound energy transmitted by the megahertz ultrasonic transducer is orthogonal. Those skilled in this technology should understand that the cleaning liquid 112 can be any commercially available cleaning liquid, such as those available from DuPont

電子科技么司(DUPONT Electronic Technologies)、EKC 科技公司(EKC Technology, inc·)或ASHLAND股份有限公 司(ASHLAND Corporation)取得。 圖4係依本發明之一實施例所得之百萬赫超音波清洗 設備的放大橫剖面圖。在此,圖案化晶圓基板丨丨6之底部 表面11 7被加以更詳細描繪,也就是說,圖案化晶圓基板 之底部表面的特徵部被圖解出來。晶圓基板116被浸入到 由百萬赫超音波清洗槽的側壁118、122及基座12〇所限定 出範圍的空腔裡的清洗液112裡。精於本項技術之人士應 瞭解到晶圓基板11 6可以透過一適當的半導體基板支座而 被沿著其軸線旋轉。百萬赫超音波轉換器丨24與丨2 6分別包 含有轉換器元件124a與126a,以及共振器元件1241}與 126b。百萬赫超音波轉換器124與126可以是任何商業上能 夠取得之適當的百萬赫超音波轉換器。百萬赫超音波轉才= ,典型地可在50 0KHz至5MHz間的頻率範圍裡產生超音波能 里。對於精於本項技術之人士而言,很明顯地,對於百萬 赫超音波轉換器的特殊材料的選锋將決定其產生能量的頻 率範圍。適當的材料包括壓電材料及壓電陶瓷材料, 石英和藍寶石等。 百萬赫超音波轉換器丨24相對於百萬赫超音波轉換器 126被定位在允許得到最理想的聲能與物質輪運情形以^Obtained by DUPONT Electronic Technologies, EKC Technology, inc · or ASHLAND Corporation. Fig. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a megahertz ultrasonic cleaning apparatus obtained according to an embodiment of the present invention. Here, the bottom surface 11 17 of the patterned wafer substrate 丨 6 is depicted in more detail, that is, the feature portion of the bottom surface of the patterned wafer substrate is illustrated. The wafer substrate 116 is immersed in a cleaning liquid 112 in a cavity defined by the side walls 118 and 122 of the megahertz ultrasonic cleaning tank and the pedestal 120. Those skilled in the art should understand that the wafer substrate 116 can be rotated along its axis through an appropriate semiconductor substrate support. The megahertz converters 24 and 26 include converter elements 124a and 126a, and resonator elements 1241} and 126b, respectively. The megahertz converters 124 and 126 may be any suitable megahertz converters commercially available. Megahertz conversion only =, typically produces ultrasonic energy in the frequency range between 50 kHz and 5 MHz. For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the selection of the special material of the megahertz converter will determine the frequency range of its energy generation. Suitable materials include piezoelectric materials and piezoelectric ceramic materials, quartz and sapphire. The Megahertz Ultrasonic Converter 丨 24 is positioned relative to the Megahertz Ultrasonic Converter 126 to allow the most optimal sound energy and material rotation situation to be obtained ^

200425231 五、發明說明(11) 善圖案化晶圓基板11 6的清洗 1 24用來提供聲能,此聲能能 '果。百萬赫超音波轉換器 部表面117的特徵部。在^犯到,圖案化晶圓基板116之底 離黏著在底部表面11 7的特汽j聲此將引致空穴效應以剝 了避免粒子132再度附著到特内部表面上的粒子132。為 音波轉換器126將提供聲能以ζ Ρ内部表面上,百萬赫超 聲衝流。聲衝流就是當流體受生:圖中之箭頭130所示之 因而引致的流體移動。聲衝支配時產生速度梯度 函數,並提供一強❺區域性;率及所遞送強度的 所產生的清洗液流,如箭頭13。所 、朽产134 、之曰氐邛表面117的特徵部裡造成渦流134。 =允?/Λ〜擾流,可改善進出特徵部的物質輸 的特‘ i 液被導引進晶圓基板之底部表面117 此觀::f且將從特徵部剝離開的任何粒子移除,這 疋透過從百萬赫超音波轉換器〗24所產生而被遞送 進入特徵部的聲能所引致的空穴效應而被剝離開來的。 、圖4的箭頭128表示由百萬赫超音波轉換器124所產生 而j遞送進入晶圓基板之底部表面11 Y之特徵部的聲能。 如則述所提及的,聲能1 2 8會引致空穴效應以剝離粒子 1 32 °精於本項技術之人士應瞭解到擾流或渦流1 34有助於 改善反應物/副產品的輸運進出特徵部,特別是高縱橫比 特徵部。然而,直接能量被遞送進入特徵部以提供空穴效 應並移除粒子。因此,百萬赫超音波轉換器被定位在平行 以及垂直晶圓表面的方向上,同時提供直接能量以清洗由200425231 V. Description of the invention (11) Good cleaning of the patterned wafer substrate 1 16 1 24 is used to provide acoustic energy, and this acoustic energy is effective. The characteristic part of the surface 117 of the megahertz converter. As a result, the special steam on the bottom of the patterned wafer substrate 116 that is adhered to the bottom surface 117 will cause a cavitation effect to peel off the particles 132 to prevent the particles 132 from attaching to the special inner surface again. The sonic converter 126 will provide acoustic energy to the internal surface of zP, a megahertz surge. Acoustic pulsation is when the fluid is born: the fluid moves as shown by arrow 130 in the figure. A velocity gradient function is generated when the acoustic impulse is dominant and provides a strong chirp locality; the rate and intensity of the delivered cleaning fluid, as indicated by arrow 13. Therefore, the eddy current 134 is caused in the characteristic part of the decay surface 117. = Yun? / Λ ~ Turbulent flow, which can improve the transport of materials into and out of the feature. The i liquid is introduced into the bottom surface of the wafer substrate. 117 This view: f and any particles that are peeled off from the feature are removed. The cavitation effect caused by the acoustic energy generated by the megahertz converter 24 which is delivered into the feature is stripped away. The arrow 128 in FIG. 4 indicates the acoustic energy generated by the megahertz ultrasonic converter 124 and the characteristic portion delivered by j into the bottom surface 11 Y of the wafer substrate. As mentioned in the description, acoustic energy 1 2 8 will cause cavitation effects to peel off particles 1 32 ° Those skilled in the art should understand that turbulence or eddy current 1 34 can help improve the transport of reactants / by-products Carry in and out of features, especially high aspect ratio features. However, direct energy is delivered into the features to provide hole effects and remove particles. Therefore, the megahertz converter is positioned parallel and perpendicular to the wafer surface, while providing direct energy to clean the substrate.

第17頁 200425231 五、發明說明(12) 基板表面所限定出範圍的特徵部以及進入特徵部的化學物 質輸運。 圖5係圖4之百萬赫超音波清洗槽的另一實施例。在 此,晶圓基板Π 6被定位在垂直位置上而非水平位置上。 據此,百萬赫超音波轉換器126提供直接能量,如圖中之 箭頭128,以從晶圓基板116的底部表面117所限定範圍的 特徵部中剝離開粒子1 32。百萬赫超音波轉換器丨24提供聲 衝流,如圖中之箭頭130,產生渦流丨34以移除粒子132並 導引新的清洗液進入晶圓基板底部表面丨丨7的特徵部裡。 當清洗液11 2是特別設計用於單一晶圓的清洗操作上時, 精於本項技術之人士應瞭解到當清洗液丨丨2的反應物/副產 ,濃度改變時,其清洗特性將同樣地跟著改變。亦即,在 高縱橫比特徵部,譬如晶圓基板116的底部表面117上的特 徵部,裡的清洗液112可清洗高縱橫比特徵部的内部。當 =洗效果發生肖’在特徵部裡的清洗液濃度可能會有所改 良,因而改變了介面特性以及粒子與基板表面間的電動電 立Γ potential)。這樣的改變能 ;;;;;板?的表面1,因為在粒子132與基板表面117 曰π ;汶可此不再維持一適當的或一致的·電動電位( -potential) 〇 所以,敫你一 士 ,、 所造成的渦流134藉由改I:二^精確地說,由聲衝流 部裡來避免粒子#;4//運與補充清洗液進特徵 m η 、七 又零者到晶圓基板表面上的情形發生。 過百ΓΛ一Λ程圖’用以說明依本發明之一實施例,透 過百萬赫超音波清洗設備來清洗-半導體基板的操作方Page 17 200425231 V. Description of the invention (12) The characteristic part defined by the surface of the substrate and the chemical substances entering the characteristic part. FIG. 5 is another embodiment of the Megahertz cleaning tank of FIG. 4. Here, the wafer substrate 6 is positioned in a vertical position instead of a horizontal position. Accordingly, the megahertz converter 126 provides direct energy, such as the arrow 128 in the figure, to peel the particles 132 away from the characteristic portion defined by the bottom surface 117 of the wafer substrate 116. Megahertz Ultrasonic Transducer 24 provides acoustic impulses, as shown by arrow 130 in the figure, generates eddy currents 34 to remove particles 132 and guides the new cleaning solution into the bottom surface of the wafer substrate 丨 7 features . When the cleaning solution 112 is specifically designed for single wafer cleaning operations, those skilled in this technology should understand that when the reactant / by-product of the cleaning solution 丨 2 changes its concentration, its cleaning characteristics will Follow the same changes. That is, in a high aspect ratio feature, such as a feature on the bottom surface 117 of the wafer substrate 116, the cleaning liquid 112 in the high aspect ratio feature can clean the inside of the high aspect ratio feature. When the cleaning effect occurs, the concentration of the cleaning liquid in the characteristic part may be improved, thus changing the interface characteristics and the electric potential between the particles and the substrate surface). Can such a change ;;;;;; board? Surface 1, because the particles 132 and the substrate surface 117 are called π; Wen Ke can no longer maintain a proper or consistent electric potential (-potential). So, take a look at you, the eddy current 134 caused by Modification I: To be precise, the acoustic flow section is used to avoid particles #; 4 // and the situation where the cleaning liquid enters the feature m η and the zero is on the surface of the wafer substrate.百 Λ-ΛΛ 程 图 ’is used to explain the operation of a semiconductor substrate cleaned by a megahertz cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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第18頁 200425231 五、發明說明(13) 法。本方法起始於步驟1 4 0,提供一與兩個個別的超音波 轉換器相連接的清洗槽。例如,此處可提供參考如圖2到 圖5中所描繪的清洗槽。接著看到本方法的步驟丨4 2,將晶 圓基板浸入清洗槽中的清洗液裡。精於本項技術之人士應 瞭解到被浸入的晶圓基板被定位在一百萬赫超音波轉換器 實質上平行於待清洗之基板表面,而另外第二百萬赫超音 波轉換器實質上垂直於待清洗之基板表面的位置上。換句 話說,百萬赫超音波轉換器是以每一個轉換器所產生而傳 輸到清洗液裡的聲能能適當地彼此直交的方式來加以定 位,亦即百萬赫超音波轉換器是定位在彼此相交大約直角 的方位上。如前述所提及的,清洗液能是商業上可獲得的 特別設計用在單一晶圓的清洗上的清洗液,且甚至可以是 去離子水。接著看到本方法的步驟144,旋轉晶圓基板。 在此’晶圓基板可透過任何精於本項技術之人士所熟知的 適^工具被加以旋轉。 所在圖6所解說的方法流程中接著看到步驟146,產生實 =上垂直於晶圓基板表面的方向上之聲能。在此,當進行 =縱杈,特徵部的清洗動作時,為了提供空穴效應以移除 =子,聲能會直接撞進高縱橫比特徵部。接著看到本方法 聲$驟148 ’產生實質上平行於晶圓基板表面的方向上之 :。在此,聲能會產生渦流,此渦流能改善反應物/副 如的輸運進出高縱橫比特徵部。換句話說,聲衝流可幫 面補充化學物質以避免粒子再度沉積到被清洗的晶圓的表 因此一旦粒子被剝離開來,聲衝流強化了被剝離Page 18 200425231 V. Description of Invention (13) Law. The method starts at step 140 and provides a cleaning tank connected to two separate ultrasonic transducers. For example, reference may be made here to a cleaning tank as depicted in FIGS. 2 to 5. Next, see step 2 of this method, and immerse the wafer substrate in the cleaning solution in the cleaning tank. Those skilled in this technology should understand that the immersed wafer substrate is positioned at a megahertz ultrasonic converter substantially parallel to the surface of the substrate to be cleaned, while the second megahertz ultrasonic converter is essentially Position perpendicular to the surface of the substrate to be cleaned. In other words, megahertz ultrasonic transducers are positioned in such a way that the acoustic energy generated by each transducer and transmitted into the cleaning fluid can be properly orthogonal to each other, that is, the megahertz ultrasonic transducer is positioned At approximately right angles where they intersect each other. As mentioned previously, the cleaning solution can be a commercially available cleaning solution specifically designed for cleaning of a single wafer, and may even be deionized water. Next, referring to step 144 of the method, the wafer substrate is rotated. Here the wafer substrate can be rotated by any suitable tool known to those skilled in the art. The method flow illustrated in FIG. 6 next sees step 146, which generates sound energy in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the wafer substrate. Here, when the cleaning operation of the vertical branch and the feature is performed, in order to provide a cavity effect to remove the sub-son, the acoustic energy will directly hit the high aspect ratio feature. Then we see that the method sounds 148 ′, which produces a direction substantially parallel to the surface of the wafer substrate:. Here, acoustic energy generates eddy currents, which can improve the transport of reactants / parasites into and out of high aspect ratio features. In other words, the sonic rush can help replenish the chemical to prevent particles from re-depositing on the surface of the wafer being cleaned. Therefore, once the particles are separated, the sonic rush strengthens the detachment.

第19頁 200425231 五、發明說明(14) 開來的粒子的輸運。精於本項技術之人士應瞭解到被產生 在主要是垂直方向上的聲能以及被產生在主要是平行方向 上的聲能可被同時地施加或交替地施加或有些聯合以這兩 種方式來施加。而更特別的是,百萬赫超音波轉換器可被 同時或交替地施加動力,亦即百萬赫超音波轉換器可以是 同相或異相。 圖7A係依本發明之一實施例所得之用於無電電鍍操作 上的一百萬赫超音波轉換器之簡易示意圖。在此,無電電 鍍槽150裡含有電鍍液152 ^晶圓基板丨54被支撐在無電電 鍍槽1 5 0裡。一般熟知的是藉由將組件浸入到電鍍液裡來 進行無電電鑛。電鐘液通常是由可溶性金屬鹽類及還原劑 所組成。金屬鹽類被還原到無氧化物的表面上。所以,可 在表面上沉積出一層金屬薄膜,如銅、鎳等。然而,當在 金屬沉積的過程中,任何在表面上或表面附近的氣泡生成 都可能造成結果之金屬薄膜產生孔洞。因此,藉由連接百 萬赫超音波轉換器156到無電電鍍槽15〇,聲能16〇便能透 過將百萬赫超音波轉換器與晶圓基板聯繫在一起的電鍍液 152被導引進晶圓基板154的表面,以崩解任何可能出現的 氣泡。是故,-層更可靠且均句的薄膜便能沉積在晶圓基 板154的表面155上。 圖7B係圖7A之無電電鍍反應槽的另一實施例。在此, 第二百萬#超音波轉換器被弓丨進裝設在垂直於晶圓基板 154的位置上。所以,百萬赫超音波轉換器158允許聲衝流 在無電電鍍過程中被用來清除晶圓基板154表面上的任何Page 19 200425231 V. Description of the invention (14) Transport of particles. Those skilled in the art should understand that the sound energy generated in the mainly vertical direction and the sound energy generated in the mainly parallel direction can be applied simultaneously or alternately or some combination in these two ways. To apply. More specifically, megahertz converters can be powered simultaneously or alternately, that is, megahertz converters can be in-phase or out-of-phase. Fig. 7A is a simplified schematic diagram of a one-megahertz ultrasonic converter for electroless plating operation obtained according to an embodiment of the present invention. Here, the electroless plating bath 150 contains a plating solution 152 ^ wafer substrate 54 is supported in the electroless plating bath 150. It is generally known to perform electroless mining by immersing a component in a plating solution. Electric clock liquid is usually composed of soluble metal salts and reducing agents. Metal salts are reduced to oxide-free surfaces. Therefore, a metal film such as copper, nickel, etc. can be deposited on the surface. However, during the metal deposition process, any bubble formation on or near the surface may cause holes in the resulting metal film. Therefore, by connecting the megahertz converter 156 to the electroless plating bath 15, the acoustic energy 160 can be introduced into the crystal through the plating solution 152 which connects the megahertz converter to the wafer substrate. The surface of the substrate 154 is rounded to disintegrate any bubbles that may occur. Therefore, a more reliable and uniform thin film can be deposited on the surface 155 of the wafer substrate 154. FIG. 7B is another embodiment of the electroless plating reaction tank of FIG. 7A. Here, the second million # ultrasonic converter is installed at a position perpendicular to the wafer substrate 154. Therefore, the megahertz converter 158 allows acoustic rush currents to be used to remove any particles on the surface of the wafer substrate 154 during the electroless plating process.

200425231 五、發明說明(15) 粒子。也就是說’產生自百萬赫超音波轉換器158的聲衝 流可改善晶圓基板1 54表面上的反應物與副產品的物質輸 運。精於本項技術之人士應瞭解到無電電鍍槽15〇可包括 有再循環或補充電鍍液152的能力。此處的輸入口 164可將 新的電鍍液提供進無電電鍍槽15〇裡,而輸出口 166則被用 來移除被取代掉的電鍍液。精於本項技術之人士明顯可 知’電鍍液亦可經由輸入口 164與輸出口 166而被循環使 用’以取代一次通過系統之方式。於一實施例中,電鍍液 1 52以溢流方式排入至廢液收集裝置或排放裝置。。此 外’輸入口 164與輸出口 166的位置以及電鍍槽的形狀,都 可以是任何適當的位置或形狀,以便順利執行無電電鍍程 序。 總結來說,伴隨參考圖2至圖7B,上述所描述的本發 月在及明種將圖案化基板的清洗效率最佳化的方法與系 統。相對於待清洗之晶圓基板表面,其中一個百萬赫超音 波轉換器被定位在水平方向上,而另一個百萬赫超音波轉 換器則被定位在垂直方向上,藉由如此定位兩個百萬赫超 音波轉換器,以超音波聲能將空穴效應與聲衝流的特性連 結,達到最佳化。被定位在水平方向上的百萬赫超音波轉 換裔,亦即,其實質上平行於基板表面,因與特徵部在目 視的同一直線上,故所產生的聲能可被直接遞送進特徵部 裡以提供空穴效應。此空穴效應可剝離任何黏附在特徵 内的粒子。 被定位在垂直方向上的百萬赫超音波轉換器,亦即,200425231 V. Description of the invention (15) Particles. That is, the acoustic pulsation generated by the megahertz converter 158 can improve the material transport of reactants and by-products on the surface of the wafer substrate 154. Those skilled in the art should understand that the electroless plating bath 15 may include the ability to recycle or replenish the plating solution 152. The input port 164 here can supply a new electroplating solution into the electroless plating bath 15o, and the output port 166 is used to remove the replaced electroplating solution. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the plating solution can also be recycled through the input port 164 and the output port 166 to replace the one-pass system. In one embodiment, the plating solution 152 is discharged into the waste liquid collection device or the discharge device in an overflow manner. . In addition, the positions of the input port 164 and the output port 166, as well as the shape of the plating tank, may be any appropriate positions or shapes in order to smoothly perform the electroless plating process. In summary, with reference to FIG. 2 to FIG. 7B, the method and system for optimizing the cleaning efficiency of the patterned substrate described in the present invention described above and this month are described above. Relative to the surface of the wafer substrate to be cleaned, one of the megahertz ultrasonic transducers is positioned in the horizontal direction, and the other one of the megahertz ultrasonic transducers is positioned in the vertical direction. The Megahertz Ultrasonic Transducer optimizes the effect of cavitation with the characteristics of acoustic pulsations with ultrasonic acoustic energy. The megahertz ultrasonic transducer positioned in the horizontal direction, that is, it is substantially parallel to the surface of the substrate, and because it is on the same straight line as the feature, the generated acoustic energy can be directly delivered into the feature. In order to provide the hole effect. This hole effect can strip any particles that are stuck within the feature. Megahertz ultrasound converters positioned in the vertical direction, that is,

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其實質上垂直於基杯矣; . 面方向前進的聲衝流表:聲出以平行於晶圓基板表 被剝離開的粒子,並且#生机a產生渦流及擾流以移除 裡,譬如高縱橫比;;的進特徵部 不會再度黏附到特徵部裡的表::步剝離開的粒子 用的化學液補充進特徵部裡, 二姓猎由將清洗 化學清洗動作。精於本項技淋f衝流允;斗在特徵部裡進行 的實施例也可被用在其他應:人到此處所描述 反應,例⑹,關於此處所:述= 來加強化學It is substantially perpendicular to the base cup 矣.. Acoustic flow meter advancing in the plane direction: sound out particles that are peeled apart parallel to the surface of the wafer substrate, and # 生机 a generates eddy currents and turbulence to remove the inside, such as high Aspect ratio ;; The feature will not stick to the table in the feature again: The chemical liquid for the particles separated in one step is added to the feature, and the second name hunting will clean the chemical cleaning action. Proficient in this technique, shower, and flow; the embodiment of the bucket in the feature can also be used in other applications: people to describe the reaction here, for example, about what is described here: description = to strengthen chemistry

聲衝流將強化物質的輸運。胃心疋說,上述所描述的 鬥芙:H ί本發明之一實施例所得之能產生用於清洗晶 、: 耳此的百萬赫超音波清洗設備之簡易示意圖。清 洗Λ備2 1 8由基座2 2 8與延伸自基座的侧壁2 3 2所組成。内 部空腔220由基座228與側壁232限定出範圍。清洗設備2 18 包,=附在共振器226上的百萬赫超音波轉換器224所組成 的聲能產生器2 2 3。在此實施例裡,聲能產生器2 2 3產生百 萬赫超音波聲能,亦即,轉換器224為一個百萬赫超音波Acoustic currents will enhance the transport of matter. The appetite said that the above-mentioned Dou Fu: H ί is a simple schematic diagram of a million-megahertz ultrasonic cleaning device that can be used to clean crystals: The cleaning device 2 1 8 is composed of a base 2 2 8 and a side wall 2 3 2 extending from the base. The inner cavity 220 is defined by a base 228 and a side wall 232. A package of cleaning equipment 2 18 = an acoustic energy generator 2 2 3 composed of a megahertz converter 224 attached to a resonator 226. In this embodiment, the sound energy generator 2 2 3 generates a million-megahertz ultrasonic sound energy, that is, the converter 224 is a one-megahertz ultrasonic wave.

轉換器。精於本項技術之人士應瞭解到此處所描述的實施 例雖應用到百萬赫超音波聲能,然本發明也可應用到任何 其他聲能。聲能產生器223被定位在清洗設備218的一個較 低的角落處。精於本項技術之人士應瞭解到聲能產生器 2 2 3的共振器2 2 6有與清洗液接觸。因此,可透過清洗液將 聲能傳輸到晶圓基板,以幫助清洗程序的進行。converter. Those skilled in the art should understand that although the embodiments described herein are applied to megahertz acoustic energy, the present invention can also be applied to any other acoustic energy. The acoustic energy generator 223 is positioned at a lower corner of the cleaning device 218. Those skilled in the art should understand that the resonator 2 2 6 of the acoustic energy generator 2 2 3 is in contact with the cleaning solution. Therefore, acoustic energy can be transmitted to the wafer substrate through the cleaning solution to help the cleaning process.

第22頁 200425231 五、發明說明(π) 繼續來看圖8Α,聲能產生器22 3被安裝用來產生主要 在平行於晶圓基板222的底部表面22 2 a的方向前進的聲 波。此聲波實質上平行於底部表面22 2 a,由圖中的直線 234標示出來。延伸臂238從侧壁232延伸出來,並與基座 228之間限定出一通道。延伸臂238可以是任何適當長度。 反射面230是基座228 —斜角的部分。在此,由聲能產生器 223所產生的聲波會被反射面230反射出去而朝向晶圓基板 222的底部表面222a的前進。此被反射的聲能由圖中的直 線2 36標示出來。反射面230因為具有角度因此能將實質上 平行前進的聲能波234反射出去成垂直朝向基板底部表面 222a前進的聲能波23 6。譬如,此角度是反射面230與基座 228相交成大約45度。 持續來看圖8 A,精於本項技術之人士應瞭解到聲波的 方向與聲能的來源並無關聯。因此,清洗設備2 1 8的結構 允許從外部進入聲能產生器223的組件。在此實施例裡, 清洗設備2 1 8可以是一個薄型槽,亦即,晶圓基板2 2 2可被 放置在大約半英对的基座228裡。精於本項技術之人士亦 應瞭解到基座2 2 8可以延伸越過反射面2 3 0,如圖中2 2 8 a所 標示的部分。在此實施例裡,由基座的228a部分與側壁的 2 3 2 a部分所限定出範圍的區域,是將基座2 2 8的一部份與 反射面2 3 0提高後所圍出的一個空洞。在另一個實施例 裡,反射面230是可調整的以控制反射面230與基座228之 間所交的角度。因此,反射面2 3 0的移動能夠產生被反射 的聲能以掃過晶圓基板2 2 2的表面2 2 2 b。結果,被反射的Page 22 200425231 V. Description of the invention (π) Continuing to see FIG. 8A, the acoustic energy generator 22 3 is installed to generate a sound wave that mainly advances in a direction parallel to the bottom surface 22 2 a of the wafer substrate 222. This sound wave is substantially parallel to the bottom surface 22 2 a and is indicated by a straight line 234 in the figure. The extension arm 238 extends from the side wall 232 and defines a passage between the extension arm 238 and the base 228. The extension arm 238 may be any suitable length. The reflecting surface 230 is a beveled portion of the base 228. Here, the acoustic wave generated by the acoustic energy generator 223 is reflected by the reflection surface 230 and advances toward the bottom surface 222a of the wafer substrate 222. This reflected acoustic energy is indicated by the line 2 36 in the figure. Because the reflecting surface 230 has an angle, it can reflect out the substantially parallel acoustic energy waves 234 into acoustic energy waves 23 6 that advance perpendicularly toward the bottom surface 222a of the substrate. For example, the angle is such that the reflective surface 230 intersects the base 228 at about 45 degrees. Keep looking at Figure 8A. Those skilled in the art should understand that the direction of the sound waves is not related to the source of the sound energy. Therefore, the structure of the cleaning device 2 1 8 allows the components of the sound energy generator 223 to be accessed from the outside. In this embodiment, the cleaning device 2 1 8 may be a thin groove, that is, the wafer substrate 2 2 2 may be placed in a base 228 of approximately half a British pair. Those skilled in this technology should also understand that the base 2 2 8 can extend over the reflective surface 2 3 0, as shown by the part marked 2 2 a in the figure. In this embodiment, the area defined by the 228a portion of the base and the 2 3 2 a portion of the side wall is surrounded by raising a portion of the base 2 2 8 and the reflecting surface 2 3 0 An empty hole. In another embodiment, the reflecting surface 230 is adjustable to control the angle between the reflecting surface 230 and the base 228. Therefore, the movement of the reflecting surface 230 can generate reflected acoustic energy to sweep the surface 2 2 2 b of the wafer substrate 2 2 2. As a result

第23頁 200425231 五、發明說明(18) 聲能能被集中在晶圓基板222的邊緣區域,而非基板的中 心區域,因此基板的邊緣區域也能見到等量的聲能。當 然,此處的晶圓基板2 2 2是可旋轉的,如圖所示。 圖8B係圖8A的百萬赫超音波清洗設備之另一實施例。 清洗設備218包括一清洗槽被安裝用來清洗晶圓基板222, 而此晶圓基板222被浸泡在内部空腔220所盛裝的清洗液 裡。百萬赫超音波轉換器224被附在共振器226上用來產生 朝向反射面230前進的聲能。在此,反射面230具有凸狀表 面與清洗設備2 1 8中的清洗液相接觸。所以,由百萬赫超 音波轉換器224所產生的聲能會被依不同於圖8A的圖案來 反射。因此,反射面230的凸出形狀會把百萬赫超音波轉 換器224所產生的聲能,圖中直線2 34所標示者,反射成不 同角度分散出去的聲能,如圖中直線236所標示者。所 以,此被反射的聲能,即圖中直線236所標示者,以不同 的角度撞擊晶圓基板222的表面。本質上,反射面230接收 來源波/聲波再將其散播到一限定區域裡。此外,因壓電 晶體間的空間所產生的能量缺口會透過此聲能的反射而被 消弭。 圖8C係圖8A的百萬赫超音波清洗設備的又另一實施 例。如同圖8 A —般,清洗設備2 1 8包括一盛裝有清洗液的 清洗槽及有側壁232延伸而出的基座228。然而,清洗設備 218如所示包含有另一不同的反射面230,此反射面230上 有數個凸狀表面用以散射來自聲能產生器223所產生的聲 能。所以,在由基座228與延伸臂2 38所限定出範圍的通道Page 23 200425231 V. Description of the invention (18) The acoustic energy is concentrated in the edge region of the wafer substrate 222, rather than the center region of the substrate. Therefore, the same amount of acoustic energy can be seen in the edge region of the substrate. Of course, the wafer substrate 2 2 2 here is rotatable, as shown in the figure. FIG. 8B is another embodiment of the megahertz cleaning apparatus of FIG. 8A. The cleaning device 218 includes a cleaning tank installed to clean the wafer substrate 222, and the wafer substrate 222 is immersed in the cleaning liquid contained in the internal cavity 220. A megahertz converter 224 is attached to the resonator 226 to generate sound energy that is advanced toward the reflecting surface 230. Here, the reflecting surface 230 has a convex surface and is in contact with the cleaning liquid phase in the cleaning device 2 1 8. Therefore, the acoustic energy generated by the megahertz converter 224 is reflected in a pattern different from that shown in Fig. 8A. Therefore, the convex shape of the reflecting surface 230 reflects the acoustic energy generated by the megahertz ultrasonic converter 224. Those indicated by the straight line 2 34 in the figure reflect the sound energy dispersed at different angles, as shown by the straight line 236 Marker. Therefore, the reflected acoustic energy, which is indicated by the straight line 236 in the figure, hits the surface of the wafer substrate 222 at different angles. In essence, the reflecting surface 230 receives the source wave / sound wave and spreads it into a limited area. In addition, the energy gap caused by the space between the piezoelectric crystals is eliminated by reflection of this acoustic energy. Fig. 8C is still another embodiment of the megahertz cleaning apparatus of Fig. 8A. As shown in FIG. 8A, the cleaning device 2 1 8 includes a cleaning tank containing a cleaning liquid and a base 228 extending from the side wall 232. However, as shown, the cleaning device 218 includes another different reflecting surface 230. The reflecting surface 230 has a plurality of convex surfaces for scattering the sound energy generated by the sound energy generator 223. Therefore, in the channel defined by the base 228 and the extension arm 2 38

第24頁 200425231 五、發明說明(19) 裡 J 以 Φ 並 S T , w 晋尺平行方向前進的耷能改變其方向以散開到晶 ^基板222的底部表面222a上。當然,晶圓基板222可以延 著其轴線旋轉。精於本項技術之人士明顯可知晶圓基板 2 22的旋轉可以藉由任何適當可取得的旋轉方式來提供。 例如’一個被安裝用來支撐晶圓基板2 2 2的基板承載器可 被用來提供旋轉力道。或可選擇支撐住晶圓基板222邊緣 的轉動器也可提供旋轉力道。 接著仍繼續看圖8C,清洗設備218也包含輸入口 229與 輸出口231。輸入口 229能提供新的清洗液流入清洗設備 中。而輸出口 2 3 1則被安裝用來使過剩的清洗液流出清洗 設備外。在另一個實施例裡,輸出口 2 3 1可透過一個幫浦 與輸入口 2 2 9連通在一起,以經過此清洗設備循環利用此 清洗液。精於本項技術之人士明顯可知此清洗液被設計用 在清洗單一晶圓基板的應用上。此外,用在單一晶圓基板 的清洗液一般可從像EKC Inc及Ashland Inc這類的公司 取得。 圖8 D係圖8 A的百萬赫超音波清洗設備的再另一實施 例。在此,反射面2 3 0具有一凹面形狀。精於本項技術之 人士應瞭解到如此被反射的聲能2 3 6會集中聚焦到晶圓基 板2 2 2的底部表面2 2 2 a的特定一點#。所以,反射面2 3 〇就 是接收來自聲能產生器2 2 3所產生的聲能並將其聚焦。反 射面230可以具有一拋物線形狀以將被反射的聲能236聚焦 到單一點上。又或者是,反射面2 3 0可以被做成圓筒狀以 將被反射的聲能2 3 6沿著一直線聚焦。另外在此再補充一Page 24 200425231 V. Description of the invention (19) In J, Φ and S T, w are parallel to the ruler. The direction can be changed to spread on the bottom surface 222 a of the substrate 222. Of course, the wafer substrate 222 can be rotated along its axis. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the rotation of the wafer substrate 222 can be provided by any suitably available rotation. For example, a substrate carrier mounted to support the wafer substrate 2 2 2 may be used to provide a rotational force. Alternatively, a rotator supporting the edge of the wafer substrate 222 may be provided to provide the rotational force. 8C, the cleaning device 218 also includes an input port 229 and an output port 231. The inlet 229 can supply new cleaning fluid into the cleaning equipment. The outlet 2 3 1 is installed to allow excess cleaning fluid to flow out of the cleaning equipment. In another embodiment, the output port 2 31 can be connected to the input port 2 2 9 through a pump to recycle the cleaning solution through the cleaning device. It is obvious to those skilled in this technology that this cleaning solution is designed for the application of cleaning a single wafer substrate. In addition, cleaning solutions for single wafer substrates are generally available from companies such as EKC Inc and Ashland Inc. Fig. 8D is still another embodiment of the megahertz cleaning apparatus of Fig. 8A. Here, the reflecting surface 230 has a concave shape. Those skilled in the art should understand that the reflected acoustic energy 2 3 6 will focus on a specific point # 2 2 a of the bottom surface 2 2 2 of the wafer substrate 2. Therefore, the reflecting surface 2 3 0 receives and focuses the acoustic energy generated by the acoustic energy generator 2 2 3. The reflecting surface 230 may have a parabolic shape to focus the reflected acoustic energy 236 onto a single point. Alternatively, the reflecting surface 2 3 0 can be made cylindrical to focus the reflected acoustic energy 2 3 6 along a straight line. Also add one more here

第25頁 200425231 五、發明說明(20) 點,反射面2 3 0是可動的以使聲能能掃過旋轉的基板整個 表面。精於本項技術之人士應瞭解到可以使用多種其他形 狀將來自聲能產生器223所產生的聲能反射成與原來方向 無關之不同方向前進之聲能。也就是說,反射面230可被 安裝用來散射、聚焦或甚至分散配置來自聲能產生器223 所產生的聲能。 圖9係依本發明之一實施例所得之具有兩個聲能產生 器的一百萬赫超音波清洗設備之簡易示意圖。清洗設備 218包括有聲能產生器223及242,可以用來當作百萬赫超 音波轉換器。聲能產生器223及2 42被安裝用來產生實質上 平行於晶圓基板而分別在晶圓基板222的上表面222b及底 部表面222a處平行前進的聲能。也就是說,由聲能產生器 242所產生的聲能,圖中直線24〇a與240b所標示者,實質 上平行於晶圓基板222的上表面222b及底部表面222a。相 仿地,聲能產生器223所產生的聲能也是實質上平行於晶 圓基板222的底部表面222a。 繼續來看圖9 ’此清洗設備包括百萬赫超音波轉換器 22 3及242,都裝設成實質上垂直於半導體晶圓基板222的 上表面222b及底部表面222a的方位上。透過反射面230, 由聲能產生斋223所產生的聲能234會被重新導引變成以實 貝上垂直於晶圓基板222的底部表面222a的方向前進。所 以’百萬赫超音波轉換器223所產生的聲能234可被用來提 供空穴效應以剝離底部表面222a所限定範圍的特徵部裡的 粒子。百萬赫超音波轉換器242則提供聲衝流以移除被剝Page 25 200425231 V. Description of the invention (20) Point, the reflecting surface 230 is movable so that the sound energy can sweep across the entire surface of the rotating substrate. Those skilled in the art should understand that a variety of other shapes can be used to reflect the sound energy generated by the sound energy generator 223 into sound energy in different directions independent of the original direction. That is, the reflecting surface 230 may be installed to scatter, focus, or even disperse the sound energy generated from the sound energy generator 223. Fig. 9 is a simplified schematic diagram of a 1-megahertz ultrasonic cleaning device having two acoustic energy generators according to an embodiment of the present invention. The cleaning equipment 218 includes acoustic energy generators 223 and 242, which can be used as a megahertz converter. The acoustic energy generators 223 and 242 are installed to generate acoustic energy that is substantially parallel to the wafer substrate and advances in parallel at the upper surface 222b and the bottom surface 222a of the wafer substrate 222, respectively. That is, the acoustic energy generated by the acoustic energy generator 242, which is indicated by the straight lines 24a and 240b in the figure, is substantially parallel to the upper surface 222b and the bottom surface 222a of the wafer substrate 222. Similarly, the acoustic energy generated by the acoustic energy generator 223 is also substantially parallel to the bottom surface 222a of the wafer substrate 222. Continuing to see FIG. 9, the cleaning device includes megahertz ultrasonic converters 22 3 and 242, both of which are arranged substantially perpendicular to the upper surface 222b and the bottom surface 222a of the semiconductor wafer substrate 222. Through the reflecting surface 230, the sound energy 234 generated by the sound energy generating module 223 is redirected to advance in a direction perpendicular to the bottom surface 222a of the wafer substrate 222 in reality. Therefore, the acoustic energy 234 generated by the 'megahertz ultrasonic converter 223 can be used to provide a cavitation effect to peel off particles in a characteristic portion within a range defined by the bottom surface 222a. The megahertz converter 242 provides acoustic pulsation to remove the stripped

200425231 五、發明說明(21) 離開來的粒子,並且補充清洗液進此限定範圍的特徵部 裡。更詳細的清洗動作已在前述圖2至圖7B的描述中說明 了。當然,晶圓基板222可以是旋動的,如圖8C所述。並 且,清洗設備2 1 8可包括溢流及再循環的能力,參考如圖 8C所述。 在另一實施例中,圖9的反射面2 3 0可將聲能以與基板 底部表面222a的直角相差很小的角度反射出去。聲能撞擊 在基板表面上的角度的變化允許減少與阻抗相關的擺盪。 在一實施例中,相對於基板表面的直角,此相差很小的角 度乃介於約3度到約6度之間。此被引用的角度會減少在旋 轉期間由於晶圓的跑動(搖晃)所造成的阻抗變化。在另^一 實施例裡,聲能產生器2 2 3是可自動調節的。 圖1 0 A係依本發明之一實施例所得之被安裝用來清洗 晶圓基板之相反兩面的百萬赫超音波清洗設備之簡易示意 圖。清洗設備218包括有聲能產生器223及2 42a,被安裝用 來提供聲能到晶圓基板222的相反兩面。由聲能產生器223 所產生的聲能被從反射面230反射而出以清洗晶圓基板222 的底部表面222a。聲能產生器242a則被安裝用來提供聲能 至晶圓基板222的上表面222b以幫助清洗晶圓基板222的上 表面222b。在此,聲能產生器242 a.被安裝用來產生聲.能, 如圖中直線240b所標示者,此聲能相對於晶圓基板222的 上表面222b之間只夾了一個小的角度。在一實施例裡,由 聲能240b與上表面222b間所交夾出來的這個角度是介於約 0度至約5度之間。精於本項技術之人士應瞭解到聲能240b200425231 V. Description of the invention (21) The particles that have left and replenished the cleaning liquid into the characteristic part of this limited range. More detailed cleaning actions have been described in the foregoing description of Figs. 2 to 7B. Of course, the wafer substrate 222 may be rotated, as shown in FIG. 8C. Also, the cleaning equipment 2 1 8 may include overflow and recirculation capabilities, as described in Figure 8C. In another embodiment, the reflecting surface 2 3 0 of FIG. 9 can reflect the sound energy at an angle slightly different from the right angle of the bottom surface 222a of the substrate. The change in the angle at which the acoustic energy impinges on the surface of the substrate allows to reduce impedance-related swings. In one embodiment, with respect to the right angle of the substrate surface, the angle with which the difference is small is between about 3 degrees and about 6 degrees. This quoted angle reduces the change in impedance due to wafer run-out (shake) during rotation. In another embodiment, the acoustic energy generator 2 2 3 is automatically adjustable. FIG. 10A is a simplified schematic diagram of a megahertz cleaning device installed to clean opposite sides of a wafer substrate obtained according to an embodiment of the present invention. The cleaning equipment 218 includes acoustic energy generators 223 and 242a, which are installed to provide acoustic energy to opposite sides of the wafer substrate 222. The acoustic energy generated by the acoustic energy generator 223 is reflected from the reflective surface 230 to clean the bottom surface 222a of the wafer substrate 222. The acoustic energy generator 242a is installed to provide acoustic energy to the upper surface 222b of the wafer substrate 222 to help clean the upper surface 222b of the wafer substrate 222. Here, the sound energy generator 242 a. Is installed to generate sound energy, as indicated by the straight line 240b in the figure, this sound energy is only at a small angle with respect to the upper surface 222b of the wafer substrate 222. . In one embodiment, the angle intersected by the acoustic energy 240b and the upper surface 222b is between about 0 degrees and about 5 degrees. Those skilled in the art should know that the sound energy 240b

第27頁 200425231 五、發明說明(22) 中有一部份會被從上表面222b所反射,如圖中直線246所 標示者。所以,反射面2 4 4 a可被設置在能將被反射的聲能 246再次反射回上表面222b,如圖中直線248所標示者,的 位置上。當然,此被反射的聲能每被反射一次就會損失掉 一些動能,然而,所增加的聲能將有助於晶圓基板2 2 2的 清洗。 圖1 0B係圖1 0A的百萬赫超音波清洗設備的另一實施例 之簡易示意圖。在此,清洗設備2 1 8提供了三個聲能產生 器2 23、242a及242b。聲能產生器223提供聲能給晶圓基板 222的底部表面222a,同樣地,聲能產生器242b也提供聲 能給晶圓基板222的底部表面222a。聲能產生器242a則被 安裝用來提供聲能給晶圓基板2 22的上表面222b,參考如 前述圖10A所討論的。聲能產生器242b產生聲能240a,此 聲能以與晶圓基板222的底部表面2 22a間夾了一個小角度 的方向前進。在一實施例中,聲能240a與底部表面222a間 所交夾的這個角度是介於約〇度至約5度之間。在此再補充 一提,聲能240a可被從基板底部表面222a反射而出,如圖 中直線2 50所標示者。因此,反射面244b可被設置在能將 被反射的聲能250再次反射回晶圓基板222的底部表面 2 2 2a ’如圖中直線252所標示者,的位置上。 精於本項技術之人士應瞭解到圖中所示的反射面2 3 0 具有一凸出形狀,反射面2 3 0可具有任何適當的形狀,包 括前述所討論到的形狀。因此,在一實施例裡聲能產生器 223、242a及242b也就是百萬赫超音波轉換器。在清洗過Page 27 200425231 V. A part of the description of the invention (22) will be reflected from the upper surface 222b, as shown by the line 246 in the figure. Therefore, the reflecting surface 2 4 4 a may be provided at a position capable of reflecting the reflected acoustic energy 246 back to the upper surface 222b, as indicated by the straight line 248 in the figure. Of course, this reflected acoustic energy loses some kinetic energy each time it is reflected, however, the increased acoustic energy will help the wafer substrate 2 2 2 to be cleaned. FIG. 10B is a simplified schematic diagram of another embodiment of the megahertz cleaning apparatus of FIG. 10A. Here, the cleaning device 2 1 8 provides three acoustic energy generators 2 23, 242a, and 242b. The acoustic energy generator 223 provides acoustic energy to the bottom surface 222a of the wafer substrate 222. Similarly, the acoustic energy generator 242b also provides acoustic energy to the bottom surface 222a of the wafer substrate 222. The acoustic energy generator 242a is installed to provide acoustic energy to the upper surface 222b of the wafer substrate 222, as discussed above with reference to FIG. 10A. The acoustic energy generator 242b generates acoustic energy 240a, and the acoustic energy advances in a direction at a small angle with the bottom surface 22a of the wafer substrate 222. In one embodiment, the angle between the acoustic energy 240a and the bottom surface 222a is between about 0 degrees and about 5 degrees. It is added here that the acoustic energy 240a can be reflected from the bottom surface 222a of the substrate, as indicated by the line 2 50 in the figure. Therefore, the reflecting surface 244b may be disposed at a position capable of reflecting the reflected acoustic energy 250 back to the bottom surface 2 2 2a of the wafer substrate 222 as indicated by the straight line 252 in the figure. Those skilled in the art should understand that the reflective surface 2 3 0 shown in the figure has a convex shape, and the reflective surface 2 3 0 may have any suitable shape, including the shapes discussed above. Therefore, in one embodiment, the acoustic energy generators 223, 242a, and 242b are also megahertz converters. After cleaning

200425231 五、發明說明(23) 程中,晶圓基板222也可以沿著其軸線旋轉。清洗設備2 18 可被安裝用來提供溢流及再循環的能力,參考如圖8C所討 論的。 圖11係一流程圖,用以說明依本發明之一實施例,應 用聲能來清洗一半導體基板表面的操作方式。此方法起始 於步驟260,由第一轉換器產生沿實質上平行於半導體基 板表面的方向前進的聲能。譬如,此處所產生的聲能可以 是圖8A至圖8D、圖9、圖10A及圖10B中的聲能產生器223所 產生的聲能。接著看到本方法的步驟262,由第一轉換器 所產生的聲能其前進方向被改變成沿實質上垂直於晶圓基 板表面的方向前進。在此,一反射面,如圖8A至圖8D、圖 9、圖1 0 A及圖1 〇 b中所討論到的反射面,可用來改變聲能 的前進方向。吾人應瞭解聲能可被聚焦、散射,或甚至是 均句配置。所以,反射面主要是用來將來自聲能起源處的 聲能改變成無關的方向。此外,反射面可被調整或移動以 使聲能能掃過待清洗之晶圓基板的表面。 接著繼續看到圖11本方法的步驟2 6 4,由第二轉換器 產生沿實質上平行於半導體基板表面的方向前進的聲能。 在此’此第二轉換器可提供聲衝流以更有效地清洗晶圓基 板表f °精於本項技術之人士應瞭解到由第二轉換器所產 生的聲能可以與半導體基板表面交夾一小角度的方向前 進’參考如前述圖1 0A及圖1 〇B中所討論到的。此外,可提 供一,第三聲能轉換器以將聲能導引向被第二轉換器所產 生的聲能清洗的基板表面之相反表面。200425231 V. Description of Invention (23) In the process of (23), the wafer substrate 222 can also rotate along its axis. The cleaning equipment 2 18 can be installed to provide overflow and recirculation capabilities, as discussed with reference to Figure 8C. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method for cleaning the surface of a semiconductor substrate by using acoustic energy according to an embodiment of the present invention. The method starts at step 260, where the first converter generates acoustic energy that proceeds in a direction substantially parallel to the surface of the semiconductor substrate. For example, the acoustic energy generated here may be the acoustic energy generated by the acoustic energy generator 223 in FIGS. 8A to 8D, FIG. 9, FIG. 10A, and FIG. 10B. Looking next at step 262 of the method, the direction of advancement of the acoustic energy generated by the first converter is changed to advance in a direction substantially perpendicular to the surface of the wafer substrate. Here, a reflecting surface, such as the reflecting surfaces discussed in FIGS. 8A to 8D, FIG. 9, FIG. 10A, and FIG. 10b, can be used to change the forward direction of acoustic energy. We should understand that sound energy can be focused, scattered, or even even-sentenced. Therefore, the reflecting surface is mainly used to change the sound energy from the origin of the sound energy into an unrelated direction. In addition, the reflective surface can be adjusted or moved so that acoustic energy can sweep across the surface of the wafer substrate to be cleaned. Continue to see step 2 6 4 of the method of FIG. 11, and the second converter generates sound energy advancing in a direction substantially parallel to the surface of the semiconductor substrate. Here 'This second converter can provide acoustic pulsation to clean the wafer substrate surface more effectively. Those skilled in this technology should understand that the acoustic energy generated by the second converter can interact with the surface of the semiconductor substrate. With a small angle of forward direction 'reference is as discussed in the foregoing FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B. In addition, a third acoustic energy converter may be provided to guide the acoustic energy to the opposite surface of the substrate surface cleaned by the acoustic energy generated by the second converter.

第29頁 200425231 五、發明說明(24) 總結來說’上述關於本發明之描述,參考圖8A至圖 1 1,在描述將半導體基板之清洗效率.最佳化的一種方法與 系統。此清洗設備藉由將從聲能產生器所產生的聲波改變 方向而減少死角區域。此改變方向的效應是由被設置來將 聲能反射向待清洗之晶圓基板表面的反射面所提供。多個 轉換器可被含括進來以增加清洗效率。在一實施例中,提 供了被設置在實質上垂直於晶圓基板表面的兩個轉換器。 這兩個,換器都產生沿實質上平行於晶圓基板表面的方向 前,的聲能,然而,其中的一聲能流被反射面重新導引成 /口 κ質上垂直於晶圓基板表面的方向前進的聲能。此反射 面可以由任何能與此清洗液共存且能反射聲能的材質所構 成。譬如’此反射面的材質可以是不鏽鋼、石英、鐵氟 龍、聚丙烯、碳化矽,或其他可用在此系統能與清洗用的 化學液共存的材質。在另一實施例裡,反射面被安裝成可 依反射面所連結的軸線而移動。因此,聲能可掃過晶圓基 板的表面以散佈聲能,甚至當晶圓基板旋轉時,聲能也能 掃過整個基板表面。 此外丄此處所描述的實施例允許在無電電鍍操作時沉 積了層較咼品,的薄膜。在無電電鍍操作期間,透過應用 I萬赫,日波聲月b,可控制在經歷無電電鍍操作的目標物 :,的軋泡生成。透過因被傳遞到電鍍液的超音波聲能而 產的空穴效應的特性,可有效地移開目標物表面附近的 氣泡,因此可大量減低沉積薄膜裡的空洞。 雖然,為了能夠達到清楚暸解的目的,本發明在前述Page 29 200425231 V. Description of the invention (24) In summary, the above description of the present invention, referring to FIGS. 8A to 11, describes a method and a system for optimizing the cleaning efficiency of a semiconductor substrate. This cleaning device reduces the dead zone by changing the direction of the sound waves generated from the sound energy generator. This reorientation effect is provided by a reflective surface configured to reflect acoustic energy toward the surface of the wafer substrate to be cleaned. Multiple converters can be included to increase cleaning efficiency. In one embodiment, two converters are provided that are disposed substantially perpendicular to the surface of the wafer substrate. In both cases, the transducer generates acoustic energy in a direction substantially parallel to the surface of the wafer substrate. However, one of the acoustic energy flows is redirected by the reflective surface to be perpendicular to the wafer substrate. Sound energy moving in the direction of the surface. The reflecting surface can be made of any material that can coexist with this cleaning solution and can reflect acoustic energy. For example, the material of this reflective surface can be stainless steel, quartz, Teflon, polypropylene, silicon carbide, or other materials that can be used in this system to coexist with cleaning chemicals. In another embodiment, the reflecting surface is mounted to be movable along an axis to which the reflecting surface is connected. Therefore, the acoustic energy can be swept across the surface of the wafer substrate to disperse the acoustic energy, and even when the wafer substrate is rotated, the acoustic energy can be swept across the entire substrate surface. In addition, the embodiments described herein allow a relatively thin film to be deposited during an electroless plating operation. During the electroless plating operation, through the application of 1 million Hz, the sun wave sound month b, the generation of bubbles in the target that undergoes the electroless plating operation can be controlled. The cavitation effect due to the ultrasonic acoustic energy transferred to the plating solution effectively removes air bubbles near the surface of the target, thereby greatly reducing voids in the deposited film. Although, in order to achieve the purpose of clear understanding, the present invention

200425231 五、發明說明(25) 已做了一些詳細的描述,然而,精於本項技術之人士明顯Z ί : I :離所宣告的申請專利範園的領域裡仍可實行某因此,此處所舉的實施例被視為例證說明 之用,而非用來限制本發明僅 π』丑况乃 :以此處所給予的細節來加以呈現,本發明 申請專利範圍的領域裡可做修 仁在不脫離所言生 件和/或步驟不暗示任何特“摔在申請專利範圏趣1 告在申請專利範圍裡。 #作順序,除非已叼,心 叙 白 宣 第31頁 200425231200425231 V. Description of Invention (25) Some detailed descriptions have been made, however, it is obvious to those who are skilled in this technology Z ί: I: It is still possible to implement something in the field of patent application park declared, therefore, what is described here The given embodiments are considered for illustrative purposes, and are not intended to limit the present invention to only π. The ugly situation is: to present it with the details given here, and it can be done in the field of patent application in the present invention. Departing from the originals and / or steps does not imply any special "falling within the scope of the patent application. Interesting in the scope of patent applications. #Working sequence, unless it has already been done, Xinshubaixuan page 31 200425231

五 圖 【圖式簡單說明】 圖1A係-整批晶圓之百萬赫超音_波清洗系統之示意 ,曰曰®之百萬赫超音波清洗槽之示意圖; 圖係依本發明之一實施例所得之一 音波清洗設備的示意圖; 1的百萬赫超 意圖圖3係圖2之另—實施例的百萬赫超音波清洗設備的示 圖4係依本發明 ^ ^ ^ Μ #丄# 月之一貝施例所得之百萬赫超 Βμ 7η[女 i甚:£ti 丨 n 設備的放大橫剖面圖; 圖5係對應於圖± i 令一立闽· 口 4之百萬赫超音波清洗槽的另一實施例 不思►圓, =6係机私圖,用以說明依本發明之一實施例,透 過百萬赫超音波清济今借氺、主、+知 κ 逍 .. 先a又備來4洗一半導體基板的操作方 式, 圖7A f依本發明之一實施例所得之用於無電電鍍操作 上的一百萬赫超音波轉換器之簡易示意圖; 圖7B係對應於圖7A的無電電鍍反應槽的另一實施例之 示意圖; 圖8 A 1系依本發明之一實施例所得之能產生用於清洗晶 圓基板之聲能的百萬赫超音波清洗設備之簡易示意圖; 圖8 B係對應於圖8 a的百萬赫超音波清洗設備的另一實 施例之示意圖; 圖8C係對應於圖8A的百萬赫超音波清洗設備的又另一Five diagrams [Simplified description of the diagram] Figure 1A-Schematic diagram of a million-megahertz ultrasonic wave cleaning system for a whole batch of wafers. Schematic diagram of one of the sonic cleaning equipment obtained in the embodiment; 1 of the Megahertz ultrasonic intent FIG. 3 is another diagram of FIG. 2—the diagram of the megahertz ultrasonic cleaning equipment of the embodiment 4 is according to the present invention ^ ^ ^ #M # 月 一 贝 施 例 Million Hz super βμ 7η [female i: £ ti 丨 n enlarged cross-sectional view of the device; Figure 5 corresponds to Figure ± i order a Limin · port 4 million MHz Another embodiment of the ultrasonic cleaning tank is not considered ►Circle, = 6 series private picture, which is used to explain that according to one embodiment of the present invention, through the megahertz ultrasonic cleaning .. First, there are four operation methods for washing a semiconductor substrate. Figure 7A f is a simplified schematic diagram of a one-megahertz ultrasonic converter for electroless plating operation obtained according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7B is A schematic diagram of another embodiment of the electroless plating reaction tank corresponding to FIG. 7A; FIG. 8 A 1 is obtained according to an embodiment of the present invention A simplified schematic diagram of a megahertz cleaning equipment capable of generating acoustic energy for cleaning wafer substrates; FIG. 8B is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the megahertz cleaning equipment corresponding to FIG. 8a; 8C series corresponds to yet another megahertz cleaning equipment of FIG. 8A

200425231 圖式簡單說明 實施例之示意圖; 圖8D係對應於圖8 A的百萬赫超音波清洗設備的再另一 實施例之示意圖; 圖9係依本發明之一實施例所得之具有兩個聲能產生 器的一百萬赫超音波清洗設備之簡易示意圖; 圖1 0 A係依本發明之一 f施例所得之被安裝用來清洗 晶圓基板之相反兩面的百萬赫超音波清洗設備之簡易示意 圖; 圖10B係對應於圖10A的百萬赫超音波清洗設備的另一 實施例之簡易示意圖; 圖11係一流程圖,用以說明依本發明之一實施例,應 用聲能來清洗一半導體基板表面的操作方式。 元件符號說明: 1 0 0〜清洗槽 1 0 2〜晶圓支座 104〜轉換器 106〜清洗槽 I 0 8〜承載器 10 9〜晶圓 II 0〜百萬赫超音波清洗設備 11 2〜清洗液 114〜承載器 116〜晶圓基板200425231 The diagram briefly illustrates the embodiment; FIG. 8D is a schematic diagram of still another embodiment of the megahertz cleaning device corresponding to FIG. 8A; FIG. 9 is a diagram having two obtained according to one embodiment of the present invention. A simplified schematic diagram of a 1-megahertz ultrasonic cleaning device for an acoustic energy generator; FIG. 10A is a megahertz ultrasonic cleaner installed on the opposite side of a wafer substrate and installed to clean the opposite side of a wafer substrate obtained according to an embodiment f of the present invention. Simple schematic diagram of the equipment; FIG. 10B is a simplified schematic diagram of another embodiment of the megahertz cleaning device corresponding to FIG. 10A; FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the application of acoustic energy according to an embodiment of the present invention The operation method for cleaning the surface of a semiconductor substrate. Description of component symbols: 1 0 0 ~ cleaning tank 1 0 2 ~ wafer holder 104 ~ converter 106 ~ cleaning tank I 0 8 ~ carrier 10 9 ~ wafer II 0 ~ megahertz ultrasonic cleaning equipment 11 2 ~ Cleaning solution 114 ~ carrier 116 ~ wafer substrate

200425231 圖式簡單說明 117〜晶圓基板之底部表面 11 8〜清洗槽的侧壁 120〜基座 122〜清洗槽的側壁 124〜百萬赫超音波轉換器 124a〜轉換器元件 124b〜共振器元件 126〜百萬赫超音波轉換器 126a〜轉換器元件 126b〜共振器元件 128〜聲能 1 3 0〜聲衝流 1 3 2〜粒子 1 3 4〜擾流或渦流 1 50〜無電電鍍槽 152〜電鍍液 154〜晶圓基板 1 5 5〜晶圓基板表面 1 5 6〜百萬赫超音波轉換為 158〜百萬赫超音波轉換器 160〜聲能 162〜聲衝流 1 6 4〜輸入口 1 6 6〜輸出口200425231 Schematic description 117 ~ bottom surface of wafer substrate 11 8 ~ side wall of cleaning tank 120 ~ base 122 ~ side wall of cleaning tank 124 ~ megahertz converter 124a ~ converter element 124b ~ resonator element 126 ~ Mhz ultrasonic converter 126a ~ Converter element 126b ~ Resonator element 128 ~ Sonic energy 1 3 0 ~ Sonic current 1 3 2 ~ Particle 1 3 4 ~ Spoiler or eddy current 1 50 ~ Electroless plating tank 152 ~ Plating solution 154 ~ Wafer substrate 1 5 5 ~ Wafer substrate surface 1 5 6 ~ Megahertz ultrasonic conversion to 158 ~ Megahertz ultrasonic converter 160 ~ Sonic energy 162 ~ Sonic current 1 6 4 ~ Input Port 1 6 6 ~ output

第34頁 200425231 圖式簡單說明 2 1 8〜百萬赫超音波清洗設備 2 2 0〜内部空腔 2 2 2〜晶圓基板 222a〜晶圓基板底部表面 222b〜晶圓基板上表面 223〜聲能產生器 224〜百萬赫超音波轉換器 226〜共振器 228〜基座 228a〜基座之延伸部分 229〜輸入口 230〜反射面 231〜輸出口 2 3 2〜側壁 232a〜側壁 232b〜側壁 234〜聲能 2 3 6〜被反射的聲能 238〜延伸臂 240a〜聲能 240b〜聲能 242〜聲能產生器 242a〜聲能產生器 242b〜聲能產生器Page 34 200425231 Brief description of the drawing 2 1 8 ~ megahertz ultrasonic cleaning equipment 2 2 0 ~ internal cavity 2 2 2 ~ wafer substrate 222a ~ wafer substrate bottom surface 222b ~ wafer substrate upper surface 223 ~ acoustic Energy generator 224 ~ Mhz ultrasonic converter 226 ~ Resonator 228 ~ Base 228a ~ Extended part 229 ~ Input 230 ~ Reflective surface 231 ~ Output 2 3 2 ~ Side wall 232a ~ Side wall 232b ~ Side wall 234 ~ Sound energy 2 3 6 ~ Reflected sound energy 238 ~ Extended arm 240a ~ Sound energy 240b ~ Sound energy 242 ~ Sound energy generator 242a ~ Sound energy generator 242b ~ Sound energy generator

第35頁 200425231 圖式簡單說明 244a〜反射面 244b〜反射面 2 4 6〜被反射的聲能 248〜被再次反射的聲能 2 5 0〜被反射的聲能 252〜被再次反射的聲能Page 35 200425231 Schematic description 244a ~ Reflective surface 244b ~ Reflective surface 2 4 6 ~ Reflected acoustic energy 248 ~ Re-reflected acoustic energy 2 5 0 ~ Reflected acoustic energy 252 ~ Re-reflected acoustic energy

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體基板 項之半 向前進 之操作 項之半 向前進 之操作 項之半 半導體 份該聲 導體基板的清洗方法, 的聲能之操作及產生% 係同時執行。 導體基板的清洗方法, 的聲能之操作及產生沿 係交替地執行。 導體基板的清洗方法, 基板表面的方向前進的 能從一反射面反射向一 如申請專利範圍第6項Body substrate Half of the item Forward operation Half of the item Forward operation Half of the item Semiconductor The cleaning method of the acoustic conductor substrate, the operation and generation of acoustic energy are performed simultaneously. The method of cleaning the conductive substrate, the operation and generation of acoustic energy are performed alternately. A method for cleaning a conductor substrate, the direction of the substrate surface can be reflected from a reflective surface to the same as the 6th in the scope of patent application 200425231 六、申請專利範圍 1 · 一種半s導體基板的清洗方法,包含下列操作: ^ a)產生/口見周上垂直於半導體基板表面的方向前進的 聲能;及 ^匕)產生/口只質上平行於半導體基板表面的方向前進的 聲能。 β +2,. #如/&請3專利範圍第1項之半導體基板的清洗方法, 八 〇此*疋透過一百萬赫超音波轉換器所產生的百萬 赫超音波能量。 I度王Θ7曰瑪 f Λ下如,丨申Λ專利範圍第1項之半導體基板的清洗方法, 更包含下列操作: /)將-半導體基板浸人—清洗槽中所盛裝的清洗液 裡,及 b)旋轉該被浸泡的半導 4 ·如申請專利範圍第1 其申,產生沿實質上垂直方 實質上平行方向前進的聲能 5 ·如申請專利範圍第1 其中,產生沿實質上垂直方 貝夤上平行方向前進的聲能 6 ·如申請專利範圍第! 其中,產生沿實質上平行於 聲能之操作,包含:將一部 半導體基板表面。 之半導體基板的清洗方法200425231 VI. Scope of patent application1. A method for cleaning a semi-s conductive substrate, which includes the following operations: a) generating / mouthing sound energy advancing in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the semiconductor substrate; and generating / mouthing only Acoustic energy traveling in a direction substantially parallel to the surface of the semiconductor substrate. β +2 ,. # If / & please 3 The cleaning method of the semiconductor substrate in the first item of the patent, 800 ** The megahertz energy generated by a megahertz converter. I degree king Θ7 said Ma f Λ Xia Ru, Shen Λ patent scope of the first method of semiconductor substrate cleaning method, including the following operations: /) immersing-semiconductor substrate-cleaning solution contained in the cleaning tank, And b) rotating the immersed semiconductor 4 · as claimed in the first scope of the patent application, it generates sound energy that moves in a substantially perpendicular direction and substantially parallel direction 5 · as in the first scope of the patent application, where it generates substantially vertical The sound energy of Fang Beizhen moving in parallel direction Among them, generating an operation substantially parallel to the acoustic energy includes: placing a portion of the surface of a semiconductor substrate. Method for cleaning semiconductor substrate 200425231 六、申請專利範圍 更包含下列操作: 調整該反射面相對於該聲能之起·源處的角度。 8 · —種半導體基板清洗設備,., · a) —基座; 該側壁實質上垂 b )至少一側壁,從該基座延伸出來 直於該基座; c) 一第一百萬赫超音波轉換器,固定在該基座上;及200425231 6. The scope of applying for patents includes the following operations: Adjust the angle of the reflecting surface relative to the origin and source of the sound energy. 8 a semiconductor substrate cleaning equipment, a) a pedestal; the side wall is substantially perpendicular b) at least one side wall extending from the pedestal straight to the pedestal; c) a 1 megahertz A sonic converter fixed on the base; and d) —第广I萬赫超音波轉換器,固定在該側壁上; 其中,該第一百萬赫超音波轉換器實質上垂直於該第 二百萬赫超音波轉換器。< 9 ·如申請專利範圍第8項之半導體基板清洗設備,其 中,該基座具有由正方形、圓形及長方形所組成的群組裡 選定之一形狀。 1 0 .如申請專利範圍第8項之半導體基板清洗設備, 設計成在由該基座和至少一側壁所限定出範圍的空腔裡盛 裝有清洗液。 11 ·如申請專利範圍第丨〇項之半導體基板清洗設備, 更包含:d) — the first megahertz ultrasonic converter, fixed on the side wall; wherein the first megahertz ultrasonic converter is substantially perpendicular to the second megahertz ultrasonic converter. < 9 · The semiconductor substrate cleaning apparatus according to item 8 of the patent application scope, wherein the base has a shape selected from the group consisting of a square, a circle, and a rectangle. 10. The semiconductor substrate cleaning equipment according to item 8 of the scope of patent application, is designed to contain a cleaning liquid in a cavity defined by the base and at least one side wall. 11 · If the semiconductor substrate cleaning equipment with the scope of application for patent No. 丨 0, further includes: 一半導體基板,被浸泡在該清洗液裡,且該半導體基 板由一基板支座所支撐;該半導體基板的一表面實質上平 行於該第一百萬赫超音波轉換器的一表面而定位,且該半 導體基板的該一表面更被定位在實質上垂直於該第二百萬 赫超音波轉換器的一表面的方位上。 1 2 ·如申請專利範圍第丨丨項之半導體基板清洗設備,A semiconductor substrate is immersed in the cleaning solution, and the semiconductor substrate is supported by a substrate support; a surface of the semiconductor substrate is positioned substantially parallel to a surface of the first megahertz ultrasonic converter, Moreover, the surface of the semiconductor substrate is positioned in an orientation substantially perpendicular to a surface of the second megahertz ultrasonic converter. 1 2 · If you apply for semiconductor substrate cleaning equipment in the scope of patent application 丨 丨, 第38頁 200425231 六、申請專利範圍 其中:該第一百萬赫超音波轉換器用以將基於空穴效應 的之,能提供給該半導體基板的表面_上所形成的特徵^, 且該第二百萬赫超音波轉換器用以將基於聲衝流目的1 能提供給該半導體基板的表面上所形成的特徵部。 1 3 ·如申請專利範圍第8項之半導體基板清洗設備, 其中,。該第一百萬赫超音波轉換器及該第二百萬赫超音 轉換器其中之一用以將所產生之一對應之聲能相關的向 改變成與該對應聲能的來源不相干。 P 1 4 · 一種半導體基板的清洗系統,包含: a) —清洗槽,具有由一基座與從該基座延伸出來 少一面侧壁所限定出範圍的内部空腔,該清洗槽用以 一定量的液體於該内部空腔裡; 我 b) —半導體基板支座,用以支撐並沿著該半 的轴線旋轉該半導體基板,該半導體基板支座更用以ς = 清洗槽的内部空腔裡支撐並旋轉該半導體基板; % μ c) 一第一百萬赫超音波轉換器,與該^座相連 百萬赫超音波轉換器的上表面實質上平行於該 = 的底部表面;及 > ®基板 d) 一第一百萬赫超音波轉換器,斑兮$ /丨、 相連接; 心至少-面的侧壁 其中,該第一百萬赫超音波轉換器用以產生 聲能是以f質上垂直於該半導體基板底部表面的方=该 進;而該第二百萬赫超音波轉換器用 别 ’座生聲月,玲敏a匕 是以實質上平行於該半導體基板底部矣 μ卓月b 一 |表面的方向前進。Page 38 200425231 6. The scope of patent application Among them: the first megahertz ultrasonic converter is used to provide the features formed on the surface of the semiconductor substrate based on the hole effect ^, and the second The megahertz converter is used to provide a feature formed on the surface of the semiconductor substrate based on the purpose of acoustic rush current. 1 3 · The semiconductor substrate cleaning equipment according to item 8 of the scope of patent application, wherein. One of the first megahertz ultrasonic converter and the second megahertz ultrasonic converter is used to change a direction of a corresponding sound energy generated to be irrelevant to a source of the corresponding sound energy. P 1 4 · A semiconductor substrate cleaning system, including: a)-a cleaning tank having an internal cavity defined by a base and a side wall extending from the base with a small side wall; Amount of liquid in the internal cavity; i b) — a semiconductor substrate support for supporting and rotating the semiconductor substrate along the axis of the half, the semiconductor substrate support is also used to radiate = the internal space of the cleaning tank The semiconductor substrate is supported and rotated in the cavity;% c) a first megahertz ultrasonic converter, the upper surface of the megahertz ultrasonic converter connected to the base is substantially parallel to the bottom surface of the =; > ® Substrate d) A first megahertz ultrasonic converter, connected to each other; at least-the side wall of the heart, where the first megahertz ultrasonic converter is used to generate sound energy is The square f is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the semiconductor substrate = the entrance; and the second megahertz ultrasonic converter uses a different sound generator to generate sound, and the Lingmin a is substantially parallel to the bottom of the semiconductor substrate. μ 卓 月 b a | surface orientation Into. 第39頁Page 39 200425231 圍第14項 直於該半 效應能量 上的特徵 圍第1 4項 行於該半 流能量, 部裡的該 圍第14項 赫超音波 六、申請專利範圍 15 ·如申請 統,其中,以實 前進之該聲能提 該半導體基板底 16 ·如申請 統,其中,以實 前進之該聲能提 基板底部表面上 17 ·如申請 統,其中,該第 音波轉換器同相 18 ·如申請 統’其中,該第 音波轉換器異相 專利範 質上垂 供空穴 部表面 專利範 質上平 供聲衝 的特徵 專利範 一百萬 操作。 專利範圍第1 4項 一百萬赫超音波 操作。 之半導體基板的清洗系 導體基板底部表面的方向 ,用以剝離沉積在形成於 部裡的粒子。 之半導體基板的清洗系 導體基板底部表面的方向 用以補充形成於該半導體 液體濃度。 之半導體基板的清洗系 轉換器與該第二百萬赫超 之半導體基板的清洗系 轉換器與該第二百萬赫超200425231 The 14th item of the feature is straight on the half-effect energy. The 14th item of the row is on the half-flow energy. The 14th item of the part of the ministry. The sound energy advances the semiconductor substrate bottom 16 · If applied, the sound energy advances the bottom surface of the substrate 17 · If applied, the sound wave converter is in phase 18 · If applied In the system, the sonic converter has a patent feature of one million patents that is suspended from the patented surface of the cavity, and has a patent feature of flat surface for the acoustic shock. Patent Scope Item 14 One Megahertz Ultrasonic Operation. The cleaning of the semiconductor substrate is the direction of the bottom surface of the conductor substrate, and is used to peel off particles deposited in the portion. The cleaning of the semiconductor substrate is based on the orientation of the bottom surface of the conductor substrate to supplement the concentration of liquid formed in the semiconductor. Converter for semiconductor substrate cleaning and the second megahertz cleaning converter for semiconductor substrate and the second megahertz 19 ·如申請專利範圍第14項之半導體基板的清洗系 、、’立二中,由該第二百萬赫超音波轉換器所產生之聲能的 邛伤朝向與該基座相關的一反射面而產生,該反射面用 以朝向該半導體基板的一表面導引該聲能。 2 0 ·如申請專利範圍第1 9項之半導體基板的清洗系 統,其中,該反射面具有選自於由大致上平坦面、凹面及 凸面所組成的群組裡的一形狀。19 · If the cleaning system of the semiconductor substrate according to item 14 of the patent application, 'Li Erzhong, the sound energy generated by the second megahertz ultrasonic transducer is facing a reflection related to the base The reflecting surface is used to guide the acoustic energy toward a surface of the semiconductor substrate. 20 · The semiconductor substrate cleaning system according to item 19 of the patent application scope, wherein the reflective surface has a shape selected from the group consisting of a substantially flat surface, a concave surface, and a convex surface. 第40頁Page 40
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