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SPCC 2026

May 18 - 20, 2026 | Chandler, AZ, USA

The Surface Preparation and Cleaning Conference (SPCC) is a premier technical forum dedicated to advancing surface preparation, cleaning technologies, and wet processes essential to semiconductor manufacturing.

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  • 'Wet Cleaning Approaches to Remove Post-Etching AlOx Residues in Al/AlOx/Al Stacks', by Hsin-Yu Hsu, R&D engineer, Imec.

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Surface Preparation and Cleaning Conference (SPCC), formerly presented by Linx Consulting, brings together key business insights, IC manufacturers, equipment makers, materials and chemical providers, metrology experts, process technologists to address critical challenges, and innovations in surface preparation and cleaning. Held at the Wild Horse Pass Resort in Chandler, Arizona, SPCC 2026 will feature technical sessions, poster presentations, and business-focused programming, creating a unique forum where technology and industry strategy converge.

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