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Isolation structure for micro-transfer-printable devices

US10297502B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2017
Grant dateMay 21, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2221/68381
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor structure suitable for micro-transfer printing includes a semiconductor substrate and a patterned insulation layer disposed on or over the semiconductor substrate. The insulation layer pattern forms one or more etch vias in contact with the semiconductor substrate. Each etch via is exposed. A semiconductor device is disposed on the patterned insulation layer and is surrounded by an isolation material in one or more isolation vias that are adjacent to the etch via. The etch via can be at least partially filled with a semiconductor material that is etchable with a common etchant as the semiconductor substrate. Alternatively, the etch via is empty and the semiconductor substrate is patterned to form a gap that separates at least a part of the semiconductor device from the semiconductor substrate and forms a tether physically connecting the semiconductor device to an anchor portion of the semiconductor substrate or the patterned insulation layer.

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