摘要 |
An apparatus and method used to selectively etch materials from the edge and bevel areas of a silicon wafer are provided. In one configuration, a bevel etch spin chuck, for use in a device for removing unwanted material from an edge and bevel area of a wafer, includes a fluid channel, a separation barrier, and a gas channel that are substantially circular and concentric. A fluid, such as an etching solution, is provided to the fluid channel and contacts one or more areas at the edge and bevel area of the wafer. A stream of continuously flowing gas, such as nitrogen, is provided to the gas channel and purges an active side of the wafer.
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