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Wafer processing method

US7179723B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2004
Grant dateFeb 20, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67092
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A laser beam processing method for processing a wafer by applying a laser beam to a predetermined area, comprising the steps of forming a resin film which absorbs a laser beam, on the surface to be processed of the wafer; applying a laser beam to the surface to be processed of the wafer through the resin film; and removing the resin film after the laser beam application step.

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