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Method of wafer dicing and die

US10685883B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2019
Grant dateJun 16, 2020
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2223/5446
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of wafer dicing and a die are provided. The method includes the following processes. A wafer is provided, the wafer includes a plurality of die regions and a scribe region between the die regions. The scribe region includes a substrate, and a dielectric layer and a test structure on the substrate, the test structure is disposed in the dielectric layer. A first removal process is performed to remove the test structure and the dielectric layer around the test structure, so as to expose the substrate. The first removal process includes performing a plurality of etching cycles, and each etching cycle includes performing a first etching process to remove a portion of the test structure and performing a second etching process to remove a portion of the dielectric layer. A second removal process is performed to remove the substrate in the scribe region, so as to form a plurality of dies separated from each other.

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