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Method for reclaiming delaminated wafer and reclaimed delaminated wafer

US6720640B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2003
Grant dateApr 13, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/977
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a method for reclaiming a delaminated wafer produced as a by-product in the production of bonded wafer by the ion implantation and delamination method, at least ion-implanted layer on a chamfered portion of the delaminated wafer is removed, and then a surface of the wafer is polished. Specifically, at least a chamfered portion of the delaminated wafer is subjected to an etching treatment and/or processing by chamfering, and then a surface of the wafer is polished. Alternatively, the delaminated wafer is subjected to a heat treatment, and then polished. There are provided a method for reclaiming a delaminated wafer, which provides a reclaimed wafer of high quality that does not generate particles even when it is subjected to a heat treatment with good yield, and such a reclaimed wafer.

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