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Cavity structure for semiconductor structures

US7378724B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2005
Grant dateMay 27, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002

Abstract

A method for providing a cavity structure on a semiconductor device is provided. The method of forming the cavity structure, which may be particularly useful in packaging an image sensor, includes forming a spacer layer over a substrate. The spacer layer may be formed from a photo-sensitive material which may be patterned using photolithography techniques to form cavity walls surrounding dies on the wafer. A packaging layer, such as a substantially transparent layer, may be placed directly upon the cavity walls prior to curing. In another embodiment, the cavity walls are cured, an adhesive is applied to a surface of the cavity walls, and the packaging layer placed upon the adhesive. Thereafter, the wafer may be diced and the individual dies may be packaged for use.

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