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Semiconductor apparatus having TSV and testing method thereof

US9455190B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 2015
Grant dateSep 27, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A test method of a semiconductor apparatus before a wafer is ground may include applying voltages to a bump electrically coupled to a through-silicon via (TSV) which is buried in the wafer and a first conductive layer formed to be electrically connected to a rear surface of the TSV, wherein the first conductive layer is withdrawn into an upper surface of the wafer. The method may include measuring a voltage between the bump and the first conductive layer. The method may include comparing the measured voltage to a preset reference voltage. The method may include determining the TSV as a normal TSV in which no fail occurs, according a comparing result, and grinding the wafer to expose the rear surface of the TSV.

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