Entegris, Inc.
COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR POST-CMP CLEANING OF COBALT SUBSTRATES

Abstract:

A cleaning composition is disclosed for cleaning residue and/or contaminants from microelectronic devices having same thereon. The composition comprises at least one complexing agent, at least one cleaning additive, at least one pH adjusting agent, water, and at least one oxylamine compound. Advantageously, the compositions show effective cleaning of cobalt-containing substrates and improved cobalt compatibility.