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Bonded wafer processing method

US7129172B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2004
Grant dateOct 31, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2024

Classification

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

Abstract

According to one embodiment a method is disclosed. The method includes applying a photoresist layer to a first wafer, etching the first wafer, bonding the first wafer to a second wafer and thinning the first wafer; wherein an unsupported bevel portion of the first wafer is removed.

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