Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for removing post-etch residues or polymers from the surface of semiconductor devices which comprises treating the semiconductor device with an aqueous ammonia or ammonium hydroxide solution, optionally containing ozone for a time sufficient to effectively remove said post-etch residues or polymers from the surface of the semiconductor device and rinsing the semiconductor device with ozonized water, i.e. water enriched with ozone, in which water is preferably deionized (ozone-DIW).