Abstract: Improved methods of rinsing and drying microelectronic devices by way of an immersion processing apparatus are provided for effectively cleaning microelectronic devices. Methods and arrangements control the separation of one or more microelectronic devices from a liquid environment as part of a replacement of the liquid environment with a gas environment. Cleaning enhancement substance, such as IPA, is introduced into the gas environment according to a controlled profile while the separation step is conducted. The controlled profile being directed to the timing of introduction of cleaning enhancement substance, the concentration of cleaning enhancement substance and/or flow rates thereof into the vessel. Controlled timing of gas and cleaning enhancement substance delivery can also improve effectiveness of separation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of making oxide layers, preferably ultrathin oxide layers, with a high level of uniformity. One such method includes the steps of forming a substantially saturated or saturated oxide layer directly or indirectly on a semiconductor surface of a semiconductor substrate, and etchingly reducing the thickness of the substantially saturated or saturated oxide layer by an amount such that the etched oxide layer has a thickness less than the substantially saturated or saturated oxide layer. In certain embodiments, methods of the present invention provide etched oxide layers with a uniformity of less than about +/?10%. The present invention also relates to microelectronic devices including made by methods of the present invention and manufacturing systems for carrying out methods of the present invention.

Abstract: A window structure is provided which may be used as a rear window in a pick-up truck or the like. In certain example embodiments, the window structure includes a slidable window panel or sheet located between a pair of fixed window panels or sheets. The slidable window panel may be approximately flush with the fixed panels when in the closed position, but not in the opened position. In certain example embodiments, the movable window sheet or panel may be opened by a user actuating a latch assembly which allows one or more spring loaded pins to be moved from a locked to an unlocked position(s). When the spring loaded pins move into an unlocked position as the latch assembly is actuated, the movable window panel can be moved slightly toward the vehicle interior and then slid laterally in respective tracks in order to open the same.