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Alignment mark and method of formation

US9478480B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2014
Grant dateOct 25, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2224/13
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In accordance with an embodiment, a structure comprises a substrate having a first area and a second area; a through substrate via (TSV) in the substrate penetrating the first area of the substrate; an isolation layer over the second area of the substrate, the isolation layer having a recess; and a conductive material in the recess of the isolation layer, the isolation layer being disposed between the conductive material and the substrate in the recess.

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