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Method for obtaining a bonding surface for direct bonding

US10032742B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 2014
Grant dateJul 24, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12528
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A process for obtaining a bonding surface for direct bonding includes: a) providing a substrate based on a sintered metal having a base surface with an RMS roughness lower than 6 nanometers and a PV roughness lower than 100 nanometers; b) bombarding the base surface with ionic species; c) depositing a metal layer on the base surface; and d) carrying out a mechanical and/or chemical polish of an exposed surface of the metal layer. A structure including a substrate based on a sintered metal the base surface of which is at least partially formed from a metal including ionic species implanted by bombardment of the base surface, and a metal layer of identical chemical composition to that of the metal base substrate and including a bonding surface with an RMS roughness lower than 0.6 nanometers and a PV roughness lower than 10 nanometers is also provided.

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