Ultra Clean Processing of Semiconductor Surfaces XVI

This proceedings volume contains the proceedings of all presentations of the 16th International Symposium on Ultra Clean Processing of Semiconductor Surfaces (UCPSS) 2023. The subject matter of the UCPSS symposium is ultra-clean processing, isotropic selective etching and surface preparation technology in all steps of the fabrication of micro-and nano-electronic integrated circuits. This volume describes the recent progress in the field of ultra clean surfaces, surface cleaning and preparation for the production of micro- and nano-electronic integrated circuits and related subjects. This involves a wide variety of surfaces of mixed composition and with nano-topography. The goal of the processes is to obtain nano precise etching and cleaning resulting in ultra clean surfaces with a very high degree of perfection, i.e. with minimal amounts of residues or defects. This comprises different surface and cleaning steps throughout the entire device manufacturing process.