R&BD Areas
KPX Electrochem focuses on R&D of functional chemical materials essential to semiconductor manufacturing processes,
including CMP pads, stripping, cleaning, etching, and coating solutions.
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CMP Pad
Development of MRR enhancement technology by film quality such as W/Cu/Oxide/Poly/Nitride, etc
Development of materials to reduce defects and extend pad lifetime
Development of eco-friendly material designs and pad conditioning/regeneration technologies
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02
Stripper
Addresses various types of PRs (ArF, KrF, DFR) removal
Suppress pattern and metal damage, enhance metal and film compatibility
Low residual-based High-efficiency peeling technology
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03
Overcoat
Development of transparent microlens material for CMOS image sensor
Low- and high-refractive-index material solutions
Apply highly reliable packaging and sensor processes
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04
Cleaner
Remove various contaminants such as PR/Metal residue, Glue, Flux, etc
Develop step-by-step solutions such as Post CMP/Post etch/Metal gate
Target to minimize damage to the substrate and implement zero pollutant surfaces
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05
Etchant
Precision etching solutions for various metal layers such as Cu/Ti/TiW
Process selectivity and metal damage suppression technology
Material design to improve pattern uniformity and process reliability