Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To highly reliably and cost-effectively divide a semiconductor substrate, by accurately, reliably and cost-effectively thinning a semiconductor substrate to a desired thickness, then dividing the thinned layer using a simple and mechanical method. SOLUTION: The method for dividing the semiconductor substrate 10 involves the process of providing the semiconductor substrate 10. At least one separating trench 15 is produced at a front side of the semiconductor substrate 10. At least one layer 20 is produced at the bottom of the at least one separating trench 15. The semiconductor substrate 10 is thinned at a rear side of the semiconductor substrate 10 at least as far as the layer 20 at the bottom of the at least one separating trench 15. The layer 20 is severed in order to divide the semiconductor substrate 10 into individual pieces. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
The method involves thinning a semiconductor wafer (10) in which functional areas of a semiconductor device are formed. A trench with preset depth is produced in a front side (12) of the semiconductor wafer. The trench is used as a thickness-criterion for controlling the thinning of the wafer. An electrode is provided in the trench, and electrical resistance and electrical capacitance between the electrode and a rear side (13) of the semiconductor wafer is measured. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a manufacturing device for a semiconductor device, comprising a holding device (2) a semiconductor wafer, comprising a front side and a rear side.
Abstract:
The method involves applying a self-supporting, prefabricated metal structure (30) on a front side (11) of a semiconductor wafer (10) and isolating a semiconductor device after application of the metal structure. The metal structure includes a multiplicity of support units that are attached to the semiconductor device, where the support units are connected by bars. Hollow and/or intermediate spaces on the front side of the semiconductor wafer are filled with an insulating material. The wafer is thinned after the application of the metal structure. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a semiconductor wafer with a front side (2) a manufacturing device for semiconductor devices.
Abstract:
The method involves etching separating trenches (14a,14b) of defined depth in the first main surface in which the significant functional regions of the semiconducting devices (13) are formed and reducing the wafer (11) from the second main surface until the reduced second main surface reaches the trenches and the semiconducting devices are separated. An independent claim is also included for a method of manufacturing a semiconducting device.
Abstract:
The method involves applying a self-supporting, prefabricated metal structure (30) on a front side (11) of a semiconductor wafer (10) and isolating a semiconductor device after application of the metal structure. The metal structure includes a multiplicity of support units that are attached to the semiconductor device, where the support units are connected by bars. Hollow and/or intermediate spaces on the front side of the semiconductor wafer are filled with an insulating material. The wafer is thinned after the application of the metal structure. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a semiconductor wafer with a front side (2) a manufacturing device for semiconductor devices.
Abstract:
Semiconductor layer (110) with first side (101) is prepared and doped with charge carriers of first and second types. Trench (20) extends into doped layer (110). Thermal oxidation conversion reaction changes regions of first semiconductor layer in sidewall regions of trench into semiconductor connecting layers (30). Concentration changes in both types of charge carrier result in regions (40) of layer (110) adjacent to connecting layer. A semiconductor layer (110) with a first side (101) is prepared. This is doped throughout with charge carriers of first and second conduction types. A trench (20) extends into the doped semiconductor layer (110). A conversion reaction (thermal oxidation) is brought about. This changes regions of the first semiconductor layer in sidewall regions of the trench into semiconductor connecting layers (30). Concentration changes in both types of charge carrier result, in regions (40) of the semiconductor layer (110) adjacent to the semiconductor connecting layer. An independent claim is included for a corresponding manufacturing process.