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Hybrid bonding mechanisms for semiconductor wafers

US9142517B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2012
Grant dateSep 22, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0504
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The embodiments of diffusion barrier layer described above provide mechanisms for forming a copper diffusion barrier layer to prevent device degradation for hybrid bonding of wafers. The diffusion barrier layer(s) encircles the copper-containing conductive pads used for hybrid bonding. The diffusion barrier layer can be on one of the two bonding wafers or on both bonding wafers.

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