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Method for low temperature bonding of wafers

US10134607B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 2015
Grant dateNov 20, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for bonding wafers is provided. The method comprises the steps of providing a first wafer having an exposed first layer, the first layer comprising a first metal; and providing a second wafer having an exposed second layer, the second layer comprising a second metal, the first metal and the second metal capable of forming a eutectic mixture having a eutectic melting temperature. The method further comprises the steps of contacting the first layer with the second layer; and applying a predetermined pressure at a predetermined temperature to form a solid-state diffusion bond between the first layer and the second layer, wherein the predetermined temperature is below the eutectic melting temperature.

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