Abstract: A nozzle which ejects cleaning solution is disposed above the wafer to be cleaned. The position of the nozzle is such that the cleaning solution ejected from the nozzle drops onto a point on the wafer which is 1 cm or more on this side of the center of rotation. An angle which the direction of ejection of the cleaning solution makes with the wafer surface is set preferably at 5° to 45°.

Abstract: In order to provide a manufacturing method of a semiconductor device which can improve the interconnection lifetime, while controlling the increase in resistance thereof, and, in addition, can raise the manufacturing stability; by applying a plasma treatment to the surface of a copper interconnection 17 with a source gas comprising a nitrogen element being used, a copper nitride layer 24 is formed, and thereafter a silicon nitride film 18 is formed. Hereat, under the copper nitride layer 24, a thin copper silicide layer 25 is formed.

Abstract: According to the present invention, high-k film can be etched to provide a desired geometry without damaging the silicon underlying material. A silicon oxide film 52 is formed on a silicon substrate 50 by thermal oxidation, and a high dielectric constant insulating film 54 comprising HfSiOx is formed thereon. Thereafter, polycrystalline silicon layer 56 and high dielectric constant insulating film 54 are selectively removed in stages by a dry etching through a mask of the resist layer 58, and subsequently, the residual portion of the high dielectric constant insulating film 54 and the silicon oxide film 52 are selectively removed by wet etching through a mask of polycrystalline silicon layer 56. A liquid mixture of phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid is employed for the etchant solution. The temperature of the etchant solution is preferably equal to or lower than 200 degree C., and more preferably equal to or less than 180 degree C.

Abstract: A wafer is rotated while cleaning water is sprayed from a nozzle to the surface of this wafer. The cleaning water is an aqueous solution in which 1 to 2.5 ppm of hydrogen gas is dissolved in water with an additional, small amount of ammonium hydroxide. The cleaning water has a pH of 7.5 to 8.0, an oxidation-reduction potential of −0.6 to −0.45 V, and a resistivity of not greater than 1 M&OHgr;·cm. And the cleaning water is reducing water.

Abstract: In order to provide a manufacturing method of a semiconductor device which can improve the interconnection lifetime, while controlling the increase in resistance thereof, and, in addition, can raise the manufacturing stability; by applying a plasma treatment to the surface of a copper interconnection 17 with a source gas comprising a nitrogen element being used, a copper nitride layer 24 is formed, and thereafter a silicon nitride film 18 is formed. Hereat, under the copper nitride layer 24, a thin copper silicide layer 25 is formed.

Abstract: A cleaning solution for semiconductor substrates comprising a nonionic surface active agent of the formula (1) and/or the formula (2), a chelating agent and a chelating accelerator:

Abstract: This invention provides a liquid composition for cleaning a hydrophobic substrate which is used for cleaning a substrate having a surface area on which a water droplet exhibits a contact angle of 60° or more, comprising a phosphonic acid chelating agent having at least two phosphonic groups in one molecule and a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether type of nonionic surfactant, wherein a droplet of the liquid composition or a dilute aqueous solution thereof exhibits a contact angle of 50° or less to the surface area.

Abstract: A stripping composition comprising (a) an anticorrosive agent, (b) a stripping agent and (c) a solvent, wherein the anticorrosive agent (a) is a heterocyclic compound having a nitrogen atom-containing six-membered ring.

Abstract: A post-CMP washing liquid composition is provided which includes one type or two or more types of aliphatic polycarboxylic acids and one type or two or more types selected from the group consisting of glyoxylic acid, ascorbic acid, glucose, fructose, lactose, and mannose, and which has a pH of less than 3.0. This washing liquid has excellent performance in removing micro particles and metal impurities adhering to the surface of a semiconductor substrate after CMP and does not corrode a metal wiring material.

Abstract: There is provided a washing liquid composition for a semiconductor substrate having a contact angle between the surface thereof and water dropped thereon of at least 70 degrees, the washing liquid composition including an aliphatic polycarboxylic acid and a surfactant, and the washing liquid composition having a contact angle of at most 50 degrees when dropped on the semiconductor substrate. It is thereby possible to effectively remove particles and metals on the surface of a hydrophobic substrate without corroding it.

Abstract: The removing solution containing a cerium (IV) nitrate salt, periodic acid or a hypochlorite can be applied to metals containing copper, silver or palladium and also to metals containing other metals having a relatively large oxidation-reduction potential.

Abstract: There are provided a semiconductor device fabricating method for forming a wiring layer on a semiconductor substrate, followed by cleaning, which may prevent elution and oxidation of the wiring layer, and a treating liquid used in the fabricating method. A Cu wiring, an interlayer film over the Cu wiring and an opening in the interlyaer film to expose the surface of the Cu wiring are formed in a plasma atmosphere. IPA is sprayed to the semiconductor device, and then, an organic release process is performed thereto with an amine solvent to remove an etching residue. The semiconductor device is rinsed with the IPA again to remove the remaining amine, and then is cleaned with a treating liquid, which is alkalescent. Then, it is rinsed with pure water or CO2 water and is dried.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of removing a Cu-contamination from a wafer surface having a Cu-based metal region, comprising the step of: carrying out a cleaning process by use of a cleaning solution free of HF and capable of oxidation to the wafer surface for not only removing the Cu-contamination from the wafer surface but also oxidizing the wafer surface to cause the wafer surface to have a hydrophilicity.

Abstract: An oxide film formed on the surface of copper film of an electrode pad is cleaned by oxalic acid after unevenness is formed on the surface of copper film by treating the surface with organic acid. Thereby, stable resistance is obtained when carrying out a characteristic inspection by bringing a probe into contact with the electrode pad, and it is easily recognized by observation through a microscope that the probe is brought into contact with the electrode pad. In addition, wettability with respect to solder is satisfactory, and it is possible to favorably form a solder bump on the electrode pad.

Abstract: A hydrogen dissolving device 2 is connected to a high-purity water processing device 1. Hydrogen is dissolved into the high-purity water in the hydrogen dissolving device 2 to produce hydrogen-dissolved water. The hydrogen-dissolved water is conveyed via a transport line 7 to a wash apparatus 5 or to an immersion apparatus 6. The hydrogen-dissolved water exiting from the transport line 7 inhibits oxidation of semiconductor devices during wash or immersion process.

Abstract: A cleaning solution having an oxidation-reduction potential lower than that of pure water and a pH value of 4 or below is used to remove metal contamination, thereby efficiently removing the metal contamination adhered onto a surface of a substrate without damaging an underlayer.

Abstract: There are provided a semiconductor device fabricating method for forming a wiring layer on a semiconductor substrate, followed by cleaning, which may prevent elution and oxidation of the wiring layer, and a treating liquid used in the fabricating method. A Cu wiring, an interlayer film over the Cu wiring and an opening in the interlyaer film to expose the surface of the Cu wiring are formed in a plasma atmosphere. IPA is sprayed to the semiconductor device, and then, an organic release process is performed thereto with an amine solvent to remove an etching residue. The semiconductor device is rinsed with the IPA again to remove the remaining amine, and then is cleaned with a treating liquid, which is alkalescent. Then, it is rinsed with pure water or CO2 water and is dried.

Abstract: A nozzle which ejects cleaning solution is disposed above the wafer to be cleaned. The position of the nozzle is such that the cleaning solution ejected from the nozzle drops onto a point on the wafer which is 1 cm or more on this side of the center of rotation. An angle which the direction of ejection of the cleaning solution makes with the wafer surface is set preferably at 5° to 45°.

Abstract: A wafer is rotated while cleaning water is sprayed from a nozzle to the surface of this wafer. The cleaning water is an aqueous solution in which 1 to 2.5 ppm of hydrogen gas is dissolved in water with an additional, small amount of ammonium hydroxide. The cleaning water has a pH of 7.5 to 8.0, an oxidation-reduction potential of −0.6 to −0.45 V, and a resistivity of not greater than 1 M&OHgr;·cm. And the cleaning water is reducing water.

Abstract: In order to provide a manufacturing method of a semiconductor device which can improve the interconnection lifetime, while controlling the increase in resistance thereof, and, in addition, can raise the manufacturing stability; by applying a plasma treatment to the surface of a copper interconnection 17 with a source gas comprising a nitrogen element being used, a copper nitride layer 24 is formed, and thereafter a silicon nitride film 18 is formed. Hereat, under the copper nitride layer 24, a thin copper silicide layer 25 is formed.