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Method and apparatus for plasma dicing a semi-conductor wafer

US8691702B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2013
Grant dateApr 8, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S414/139
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for plasma processing a substrate. The method comprising providing a process chamber having a wall; providing a plasma source adjacent to the wall of the process chamber; providing a work piece support within the process chamber; loading a work piece onto the work piece support, the work piece having a support film, a frame and the substrate; providing a cover ring above the work piece, the cover ring having at least one perforated region, and at least one non-perforated region; generating a plasma using the plasma source; and processing the work piece using the generated plasma.

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