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Self-aligned wafer bonding

US8784975B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 2013
Grant dateJul 22, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31678
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A wafer article includes a substrate, two or more hydrophilic areas disposed on the substrate, hydrophobic areas surrounding the hydrophilic areas, and a eutectic bonding material disposed on the substrate. A wafer apparatus including two wafers having complimentary hydrophilic regions and eutectic bonding material is disclosed and a method of forming a bonded wafer articles is disclosed.

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