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Method for protecting the front side of semiconductor wafers

US6638837B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2002
Grant dateOct 28, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/8063
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of protecting the active surface, front side, of semiconductor wafers during the operations of backside grinding, transporting, and packaging has been achieved. The invention discloses a method for applying an organic passivation layer or an aqueous material for protection of the active components. These materials are easily removed prior to final packaging of the dies.

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