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Room temperature wafer-to-wafer bonding by polydimethylsiloxane

US6503847B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2001
Grant dateJan 7, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/2007
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of forming bonds between similar and dissimilar material surfaces particularly the surfaces of silicon wafers having various devices disposes thereon, wherein such bonds can be formed at room temperature and do not require the application of high pressures or voltages. The bonding material is polydimethylsiloxane, which is transparent and bio-compatible.

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