According to one aspect of the present invention, a method of
electrochemically polishing a semiconductor substrate may be provided. A
semiconductor substrate processing fluid, having a plurality of abrasive
particles therein, may be placed between the surface of the semiconductor
substrate and the polish head. The polish head may be moved relative to
the surface of the semiconductor substrate to cause the abrasive
particles to polish the surface of the semiconductor substrate. According
to a second aspect of the present invention, a method for
electro-polishing a semiconductor substrate may be provided. A
semiconductor substrate may be placed in an electrolytic solution. A
surface of the semiconductor substrate may be contacted with at least one
conductive member. A voltage may be applied across the electrolytic
solution and the at least one conductive member. The at least one
conductive member may be moved across the surface of the semiconductor
substrate.