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*0.4 µm/min (60 °C)
*0.4 µm/min (60 °C)
*0.7 µm/min (70 °C)
*1.3 µm/min (80 °C)
*1.3 µm/min (80 °C)
Etch rates might vary due to contamination and poor controlled concentration of the KOH solution
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*Somewhat lower than in the dedicated baths. Approximately 1 µm/min @ 80 °C in 28 wt%
*0.4 µm/min (60 °C)
*0.7 µm/min (70 °C)
*1.3 µm/min (80 °C)
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|style="background:LightGrey; color:black"|Etch rates in Thermal SiO2  
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*6 nm/min (80 °C)
*6 nm/min (80 °C)
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*Theoretical values:
*1.2 nm/min (60 °C)
*6 nm/min (80 °C)
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*Theoretical values:
*1.2 nm/min (60 °C)
*6 nm/min (80 °C)
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|style="background:LightGrey; color:black"|Etch rates in SiN  
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*Typical: 100-600 Å
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*Typical: 100-600 Å
*Typical: 100-600 Å
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*May be high due to contamination and poor controlled concentration of the KOH solution
*May be high due to contamination and poor controlled concentration of the KOH solution
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*Typical worse than KOH2 and KOH3
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|style="background:LightGrey; color:black"|Anisotropy
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*4” wafers
*4”-6" wafers
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*4” wafers
*4”-6" wafers
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*2” wafers
*2” wafers
*4” wafers
*4” wafers
*6” wafers
*Small pieces
*Small pieces
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