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Wafer bonding device and wafer bonding method

US9130000B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2009
Grant dateSep 8, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2101/40
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A wafer bonding method includes: holding a first substrate with an upper holding mechanism 7 by applying a voltage to the upper holding mechanism 7; generating a bonded substrate by bonding the first substrate and a second substrate held with a lower holding mechanism 8; and dechucking the bonded substrate from the upper holding mechanism 7 after a voltage which attenuates while alternating is applied to the upper holding mechanism 7. By applying the voltage which attenuates while alternating to the upper holding mechanism 7, residual attracting force between the bonded substrate and the upper holding mechanism 7 is reduced, thereby enabling the bonded substrate to be dechucked from the holding mechanism more surely in a shorter time period. As a result, the first substrate and the second substrate can be bonded in a shorter time period.

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