Why Stainless-Steel Stations Are Needed for Solvent Processing
During silicon wafer fabrication, BEOL (Back End of Line) processes may require solvent-based stations to ensure compatibility with semiconductor manufacturing steps. FEOL (Front End of Line) acid-based chemistry may not be suitable for BEOL finishing. Instead, stainless-steel stations with solvents such as acetone, IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) or EDP (Ethylenediamine Pyrocatechol) complete wafer etching, stripping, and […]
How Stainless-Steel Stations Provide Safe Solvent Processing
Solvents used in semiconductor manufacturing can remove oils and organic contaminants from silicon wafers in preparation for further processing steps. Acetone, isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and ethylene diproxitol (EDP) are solvents commonly used to clean wafers, remove photoresists, and in pattern transfers for the creation of microscopic structures on the wafer. The solvents are inflammable and […]
Solvent Processing Using Stainless Steel Stations
Manufacturing processes using volatile solvents have to be specially designed to minimize the risk of explosions or fire. Solvents such as acetone or alcohol are used to clean parts, dissolve materials and extract substances. Modutek’s stainless steel stations meet strict safety regulations that reduce the risk of ignition of the solvents or their vapors and […]