公开(公告)号：US20130295766A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-07

申请号：US13940034

申请日：2013-07-11

Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Salman Akram ,  Charles M. Watkins ,  William M. Hiatt ,  David R. Hembree ,  James M. Wark ,  Warren M. Farnworth ,  Mark E. Tuttle ,  Sidney B. Rigg ,  Steven D. Oliver ,  Kyle K. Kirby ,  Alan G. Wood ,  Lu Velicky

IPC: H01L21/768

CPC classification number: H01L21/76877 ,  H01L21/6835 ,  H01L21/76898 ,  H01L23/481 ,  H01L24/45 ,  H01L27/14634 ,  H01L27/14636 ,  H01L2221/6834 ,  H01L2224/02166 ,  H01L2224/0554 ,  H01L2224/05567 ,  H01L2224/05573 ,  H01L2224/16 ,  H01L2224/45144 ,  H01L2224/48463 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/01013 ,  H01L2924/01014 ,  H01L2924/01028 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/0105 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/04941 ,  H01L2924/10253 ,  H01L2924/12042 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2224/05599 ,  H01L2224/0555 ,  H01L2224/0556

Abstract: A through-wafer interconnect for imager, memory and other integrated circuit applications is disclosed, thereby eliminating the need for wire bonding, making devices incorporating such interconnects stackable and enabling wafer level packaging for imager devices. Further, a smaller and more reliable die package is achieved and circuit parasitics (e.g., L and R) are reduced due to the reduced signal path lengths.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于成像器，存储器和其他集成电路应用的透晶片互连，从而消除了对引线接合的需要，使得结合这种互连的器件可堆叠并且实现成像器件的晶片级封装。 此外，实现了更小且更可靠的管芯封装，并且由于信号路径长度的减小，电路寄生（例如，L和R）被减小。

公开(公告)号：US10541192B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-21

申请号：US15657388

申请日：2017-07-24

Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Warren M. Farnworth ,  Rick C. Lake ,  William M. Hiatt

IPC: H01L23/48 ,  H01L23/00 ,  H01L23/488 ,  H01L21/768 ,  H01L23/498

Abstract: Microfeature workpieces having alloyed conductive structures, and associated methods are disclosed. A method in accordance with one embodiment includes applying a volume of material to a bond pad of a microfeature workpiece, with the volume of material including a first metallic constituent and the bond pad including a second constituent. The method can further include elevating a temperature of the volume of material while the volume of material is applied to the bond pad to alloy the first metallic constituent and the second metallic constituent so that the first metallic constituent is alloyed generally throughout the volume of material. A thickness of the bond pad can be reduced from an initial thickness T1 to a reduced thickness T2.

公开(公告)号：US20170148691A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-25

申请号：US15426317

申请日：2017-02-07

Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Warren M. Farnworth ,  Tom A. Muntifering ,  Paul J. Clawson

IPC: H01L21/66 ,  B28D5/00 ,  H01L21/78 ,  B23K26/03 ,  B23K26/40 ,  B26F3/00 ,  B23K26/044

CPC classification number: H01L22/20 ,  B23K26/03 ,  B23K26/042 ,  B23K26/044 ,  B23K26/40 ,  B23K2101/40 ,  B23K2103/50 ,  B23K2103/56 ,  B23Q15/22 ,  B26F3/004 ,  B28D5/0064 ,  H01L21/78 ,  Y10T83/141 ,  Y10T83/178 ,  Y10T83/538

Abstract: Methods and systems for imaging and cutting semiconductor wafers and other microelectronic device substrates are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a system for singulating microelectronic devices from a substrate includes an X-ray imaging system having an X-ray source spaced apart from an X-ray detector. The X-ray source can emit a beam of X-rays through the substrate and onto the X-ray detector, and X-ray detector can generate an X-ray image of at least a portion of the substrate. A method in accordance with another embodiment includes detecting spacing information for irregularly spaced dies of a semiconductor workpiece. The method can further include automatically controlling a process for singulating the dies of the semiconductor workpiece, based at least in part on the spacing information. For example, individual dies can be singulated from a workpiece via non-straight line cuts and/or multiple cutter passes.

公开(公告)号：US08669179B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-11

申请号：US13940034

申请日：2013-07-11

Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Salman Akram ,  Charles M. Watkins ,  William M. Hiatt ,  David R. Hembree ,  James M. Wark ,  Warren M. Farnworth ,  Mark E. Tuttle ,  Sidney B. Rigg ,  Steven D. Oliver ,  Kyle K. Kirby ,  Alan G. Wood ,  Lu Velicky

IPC: H01L21/4763

CPC classification number: H01L21/76877 ,  H01L21/6835 ,  H01L21/76898 ,  H01L23/481 ,  H01L24/45 ,  H01L27/14634 ,  H01L27/14636 ,  H01L2221/6834 ,  H01L2224/02166 ,  H01L2224/0554 ,  H01L2224/05567 ,  H01L2224/05573 ,  H01L2224/16 ,  H01L2224/45144 ,  H01L2224/48463 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/01013 ,  H01L2924/01014 ,  H01L2924/01028 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/0105 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/04941 ,  H01L2924/10253 ,  H01L2924/12042 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2224/05599 ,  H01L2224/0555 ,  H01L2224/0556

Abstract: A through-wafer interconnect for imager, memory and other integrated circuit applications is disclosed, thereby eliminating the need for wire bonding, making devices incorporating such interconnects stackable and enabling wafer level packaging for imager devices. Further, a smaller and more reliable die package is achieved and circuit parasitics (e.g., L and R) are reduced due to the reduced signal path lengths.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于成像器，存储器和其他集成电路应用的透晶片互连，从而消除了对引线接合的需要，使得结合这种互连的器件可堆叠并且实现成像器件的晶片级封装。 此外，实现了更小且更可靠的管芯封装，并且由于信号路径长度的减小，电路寄生（例如，L和R）被减小。

公开(公告)号：US20130276985A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-24

申请号：US13921022

申请日：2013-06-18

Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Dewali Ray ,  Warren M. Farnworth ,  Kyle K. Kirby

IPC: H01L21/683

CPC classification number: H01L21/6833

Abstract: A method of processing a substrate includes physically contacting an exposed conductive electrode of an electrostatic carrier with a conductor to electrostatically bond a substrate to the electrostatic carrier. The conductor is removed from physically contacting the exposed conductive electrode. Dielectric material is applied over the conductive electrode. The substrate is treated while it is electrostatically bonded to the electrostatic carrier. In one embodiment, a conductor is forced through dielectric material that is received over a conductive electrode of an electrostatic carrier to physically contact the conductor with the conductive electrode to electrostatically bond a substrate to the electrostatic carrier. After removing the conductor from the dielectric material, the substrate is treated while it is electrostatically bonded to the electrostatic carrier. Electrostatic carriers for retaining substrates for processing, and such assemblies, are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 处理衬底的方法包括使静电载体的暴露的导电电极与导体物理接触，以将衬底静电结合到静电载体上。 导体从物理接触暴露的导电电极去除。 电介质材料施加在导电电极上。 在静电接触静电载体的同时对衬底进行处理。 在一个实施例中，将导体强制通过介电材料，其被接收在静电载体的导电电极上，以与导电电极物理接触导体，以使基板静电地接合到静电载体上。 在从电介质材料中去除导体之后，将衬底静电结合到静电载体上进行处理。 还公开了用于保持用于加工的基材和这种组件的静电载体。

公开(公告)号：US20130234296A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-12

申请号：US13871484

申请日：2013-04-26

Applicant: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Owen R. Fay ,  Warren M. Farnworth ,  David R. Hembree

IPC: H01L23/538

CPC classification number: H01L23/5384 ,  H01L21/76898 ,  H01L23/481 ,  H01L24/03 ,  H01L24/05 ,  H01L24/11 ,  H01L24/13 ,  H01L24/16 ,  H01L24/73 ,  H01L24/81 ,  H01L25/0657 ,  H01L2224/03444 ,  H01L2224/0346 ,  H01L2224/0401 ,  H01L2224/04042 ,  H01L2224/05009 ,  H01L2224/05011 ,  H01L2224/05012 ,  H01L2224/05017 ,  H01L2224/05025 ,  H01L2224/05027 ,  H01L2224/05144 ,  H01L2224/05147 ,  H01L2224/05551 ,  H01L2224/05558 ,  H01L2224/05562 ,  H01L2224/05611 ,  H01L2224/114 ,  H01L2224/11462 ,  H01L2224/1147 ,  H01L2224/11474 ,  H01L2224/1161 ,  H01L2224/1162 ,  H01L2224/1182 ,  H01L2224/11823 ,  H01L2224/11825 ,  H01L2224/11826 ,  H01L2224/11831 ,  H01L2224/11903 ,  H01L2224/13017 ,  H01L2224/13018 ,  H01L2224/13019 ,  H01L2224/13075 ,  H01L2224/13082 ,  H01L2224/13144 ,  H01L2224/13147 ,  H01L2224/13155 ,  H01L2224/13166 ,  H01L2224/13562 ,  H01L2224/13611 ,  H01L2224/13644 ,  H01L2224/13687 ,  H01L2224/16145 ,  H01L2224/16146 ,  H01L2224/16147 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/16227 ,  H01L2224/16237 ,  H01L2224/29011 ,  H01L2224/2919 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48227 ,  H01L2224/73103 ,  H01L2224/73203 ,  H01L2224/73257 ,  H01L2224/81139 ,  H01L2224/81191 ,  H01L2224/81205 ,  H01L2224/81345 ,  H01L2224/81365 ,  H01L2224/81815 ,  H01L2224/81898 ,  H01L2224/831 ,  H01L2224/83141 ,  H01L2224/83193 ,  H01L2224/9211 ,  H01L2224/94 ,  H01L2225/06513 ,  H01L2225/06527 ,  H01L2225/06541 ,  H01L2225/06555 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/01005 ,  H01L2924/01006 ,  H01L2924/01023 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/01033 ,  H01L2924/01046 ,  H01L2924/01047 ,  H01L2924/0105 ,  H01L2924/01074 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/01082 ,  H01L2924/01322 ,  H01L2924/014 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/15311 ,  H01L2924/181 ,  H01L2224/11 ,  H01L2224/03 ,  H01L2224/81 ,  H01L2224/83 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2224/05552 ,  H01L2924/00012

Abstract: Interconnect structures for stacked dies, including penetrating structures for through-silicon vias, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a first semiconductor substrate having a first substrate material, and a penetrating structure carried by the first semiconductor substrate. The system further includes a second semiconductor substrate having a second substrate material with a preformed recess. The penetrating structure of the first semiconductor substrate is received in the recess of the second semiconductor substrate and is mechanically engaged with the recess and secured to the second semiconductor substrate.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于堆叠管芯的互连结构，包括贯穿硅通孔的穿透结构以及相关的系统和方法。 根据特定实施例的系统包括具有第一衬底材料的第一半导体衬底和由第一半导体衬底承载的穿透结构。 该系统还包括第二半导体衬底，该第二半导体衬底具有带有预制凹槽的第二衬底材料。 第一半导体衬底的穿透结构被容纳在第二半导体衬底的凹部中，并且与凹部机械地接合并固定到第二半导体衬底。

公开(公告)号：US11450577B2

公开(公告)日：2022-09-20

申请号：US15426317

申请日：2017-02-07

Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Warren M. Farnworth ,  Tom A. Muntifering ,  Paul J. Clawson

IPC: H01L21/66 ,  H01L21/78 ,  B28D5/00 ,  B23K26/40 ,  B23Q15/22 ,  B26F3/00 ,  B23K26/044 ,  B23K26/03 ,  B23K26/042 ,  B23K101/40 ,  B23K103/00

Abstract: Methods and systems for imaging and cutting semiconductor wafers and other microelectronic device substrates are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a system for singulating microelectronic devices from a substrate includes an X-ray imaging system having an X-ray source spaced apart from an X-ray detector. The X-ray source can emit a beam of X-rays through the substrate and onto the X-ray detector, and X-ray detector can generate an X-ray image of at least a portion of the substrate. A method in accordance with another embodiment includes detecting spacing information for irregularly spaced dies of a semiconductor workpiece. The method can further include automatically controlling a process for singulating the dies of the semiconductor workpiece, based at least in part on the spacing information. For example, individual dies can be singulated from a workpiece via non-straight line cuts and/or multiple cutter passes.

公开(公告)号：US20200219793A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-09

申请号：US16722652

申请日：2019-12-20

Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Warren M. Farnworth ,  Rick C. Lake ,  William M. Hiatt

IPC: H01L23/48 ,  H01L23/00 ,  H01L23/488 ,  H01L21/768 ,  H01L23/498

Abstract: Microfeature workpieces having alloyed conductive structures, and associated methods are disclosed. A method in accordance with one embodiment includes applying a volume of material to a bond pad of a microfeature workpiece, with the volume of material including a first metallic constituent and the bond pad including a second constituent. The method can further include elevating a temperature of the volume of material while the volume of material is applied to the bond pad to alloy the first metallic constituent and the second metallic constituent so that the first metallic constituent is alloyed generally throughout the volume of material. A thickness of the bond pad can be reduced from an initial thickness T1 to a reduced thickness T2.

公开(公告)号：US09737947B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-22

申请号：US14165030

申请日：2014-01-27

Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Warren M. Farnworth ,  Rickie C. Lake ,  William M. Hiatt

IPC: B23K35/14 ,  H01L29/40 ,  H01L23/48 ,  B23K1/20 ,  B23K1/00 ,  B23K35/22

CPC classification number: B23K1/20 ,  B23K1/0016 ,  B23K35/22 ,  H01L29/40 ,  H01L2224/05001 ,  H01L2224/11 ,  Y10T428/12493 ,  Y10T428/12708 ,  Y10T428/12889 ,  Y10T428/12896 ,  Y10T428/12903

Abstract: Microfeature workpieces having alloyed conductive structures, and associated methods are disclosed. A method in accordance with one embodiment includes applying a volume of material to a bond pad of a microfeature workpiece, with the volume of material including a first metallic constituent and the bond pad including a second constituent. The method can further include elevating a temperature of the volume of material while the volume of material is applied to the bond pad to alloy the first metallic constituent and the second metallic constituent so that the first metallic constituent is alloyed generally throughout the volume of material. A thickness of the bond pad can be reduced from an initial thickness T1 to a reduced thickness T2.

公开(公告)号：US09165888B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-20

申请号：US14222467

申请日：2014-03-21

Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Owen R. Fay ,  Warren M. Farnworth ,  David R. Hembree

IPC: H01L21/50 ,  H01L21/48 ,  H01L21/44 ,  H01L23/538 ,  H01L23/00 ,  H01L25/065 ,  H01L21/768 ,  H01L23/48

CPC classification number: H01L23/5384 ,  H01L21/76898 ,  H01L23/481 ,  H01L24/03 ,  H01L24/05 ,  H01L24/11 ,  H01L24/13 ,  H01L24/16 ,  H01L24/73 ,  H01L24/81 ,  H01L25/0657 ,  H01L2224/03444 ,  H01L2224/0346 ,  H01L2224/0401 ,  H01L2224/04042 ,  H01L2224/05009 ,  H01L2224/05011 ,  H01L2224/05012 ,  H01L2224/05017 ,  H01L2224/05025 ,  H01L2224/05027 ,  H01L2224/05144 ,  H01L2224/05147 ,  H01L2224/05551 ,  H01L2224/05558 ,  H01L2224/05562 ,  H01L2224/05611 ,  H01L2224/114 ,  H01L2224/11462 ,  H01L2224/1147 ,  H01L2224/11474 ,  H01L2224/1161 ,  H01L2224/1162 ,  H01L2224/1182 ,  H01L2224/11823 ,  H01L2224/11825 ,  H01L2224/11826 ,  H01L2224/11831 ,  H01L2224/11903 ,  H01L2224/13017 ,  H01L2224/13018 ,  H01L2224/13019 ,  H01L2224/13075 ,  H01L2224/13082 ,  H01L2224/13144 ,  H01L2224/13147 ,  H01L2224/13155 ,  H01L2224/13166 ,  H01L2224/13562 ,  H01L2224/13611 ,  H01L2224/13644 ,  H01L2224/13687 ,  H01L2224/16145 ,  H01L2224/16146 ,  H01L2224/16147 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/16227 ,  H01L2224/16237 ,  H01L2224/29011 ,  H01L2224/2919 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48227 ,  H01L2224/73103 ,  H01L2224/73203 ,  H01L2224/73257 ,  H01L2224/81139 ,  H01L2224/81191 ,  H01L2224/81205 ,  H01L2224/81345 ,  H01L2224/81365 ,  H01L2224/81815 ,  H01L2224/81898 ,  H01L2224/831 ,  H01L2224/83141 ,  H01L2224/83193 ,  H01L2224/9211 ,  H01L2224/94 ,  H01L2225/06513 ,  H01L2225/06527 ,  H01L2225/06541 ,  H01L2225/06555 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/01005 ,  H01L2924/01006 ,  H01L2924/01023 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/01033 ,  H01L2924/01046 ,  H01L2924/01047 ,  H01L2924/0105 ,  H01L2924/01074 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/01082 ,  H01L2924/01322 ,  H01L2924/014 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/15311 ,  H01L2924/181 ,  H01L2224/11 ,  H01L2224/03 ,  H01L2224/81 ,  H01L2224/83 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2224/05552 ,  H01L2924/00012

Abstract: Interconnect structures for stacked dies, including penetrating structures for through-silicon vias, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a first semiconductor substrate having a first substrate material, and a penetrating structure carried by the first semiconductor substrate. The system further includes a second semiconductor substrate having a second substrate material with a preformed recess. The penetrating structure of the first semiconductor substrate is received in the recess of the second semiconductor substrate and is mechanically engaged with the recess and secured to the second semiconductor substrate.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于堆叠管芯的互连结构，包括贯穿硅通孔的穿透结构以及相关的系统和方法。 根据特定实施例的系统包括具有第一衬底材料的第一半导体衬底和由第一半导体衬底承载的穿透结构。 该系统还包括第二半导体衬底，该第二半导体衬底具有带有预制凹槽的第二衬底材料。 第一半导体衬底的穿透结构被容纳在第二半导体衬底的凹部中，并且与凹部机械地接合并固定到第二半导体衬底。