ashing

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1. ashing - Noun

2. ashing - Verb

Meaning

ashing (plural ashings)

(analytical chemistry) An analytic procedure in which a sample is heated in a furnace to leave a residue of ash, either to determine the gross mineral content, or as a preparation for further analysis

ashing

present participle of ash

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In semiconductor manufacturing plasma ashing is the process of removing the photoresist (light sensitive coating) from an etched wafer. Source: Internet

High temperature ashing, or stripping, is performed to remove as much photo resist as possible, while the "descum" process is used to remove residual photo resist in trenches. Source: Internet

The main difference between the two processes is the temperature the wafer is exposed to while in an ashing chamber. Source: Internet

Two forms of plasma ashing are typically performed on wafers. Source: Internet

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