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Singulation apparatus and method

US9508570B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 2013
Grant dateNov 29, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/68764
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A singulation apparatus and method including: at least one chuck station to which a workpiece is securable, the at least one chuck station being configured to move along a feed direction; a bridge extending above the at least one chuck station, the bridge having a first side and a second side opposite the first side; a first cutting device with members mounted to the bridge and being independently movable along the first side, transversely to the feed direction; and a second cutting device with members mounted to the bridge and being independently movable along the second side, transversely to the feed direction, the first and second cutting devices being configured and arranged for cutting the workpiece.

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