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Method and structure for wafer to wafer bonding in semiconductor packaging

US8377798B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2010
Grant dateFeb 19, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/1461
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for wafer to wafer bonding in semiconductor packaging provides for roughening the bonding surfaces in one embodiment. Also provided is a method for passivating the bonding surfaces with a lower melting point material that becomes forced away from the bonding interface during bonding. Also provided is a method for forming an eutectic at the bonding interface to reduce the impact of any native oxide formation at the bonding interface.

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