Structures and methods for low temperature bonding using nanoparticles
US10892246B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/3841
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of making an assembly can include juxtaposing a top surface of a first electrically conductive element at a first surface of a first substrate with a top surface of a second electrically conductive element at a major surface of a second substrate. One of: the top surface of the first conductive element can be recessed below the first surface, or the top surface of the second conductive element can be recessed below the major surface. Electrically conductive nanoparticles can be disposed between the top surfaces of the first and second conductive elements. The conductive nanoparticles can have long dimensions smaller than 100 nanometers. The method can also include elevating a temperature at least at interfaces of the juxtaposed first and second conductive elements to a joining temperature at which the conductive nanoparticles can cause metallurgical joints to form between the juxtaposed first and second conductive elements.
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