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Method for separating two elements and a device therefor

US6821376B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 8, 2002
Grant dateNov 23, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/19
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A process and device for separating two semi-conductor substrate wafers along an interface. The process includes forming a cavity, and initiating separation by applying force to the interface through the cavity. The device utilizes fluid or gas, and pressure chambers, to subject adherent faces of the interface to at least one of chemical or mechanical action.

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