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Laser cutting of semiconductor materials

US6376797B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2000
Grant dateApr 23, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2103/50
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of cutting thin bodies of silicon so as to minimize edge damage comprises traversing said bodies with the beam of a pulsed laser in a vacuum or in the presence of forming gas or a noble gas.

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