Abstract:
A method of separating individual dies of a semiconductor wafer includes forming a metal layer on a first surface of a semiconductor wafer, the semiconductor wafer including a plurality of dies, separating the plurality of dies from one another, and electrical discharge machining the metal layer into individual segments each of which remains attached to one of the dies. A corresponding semiconductor die produced by such a method is also provided.
Abstract:
Various methods and apparatuses are provided relating to separation of a substrate into a plurality of parts. For example, first a partial separation is performed and then the partially separated substrate is completely separated into a plurality of parts.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, a method of forming a semiconductor device includes forming openings in a substrate. The method includes forming a dummy fill material within the openings and thinning the substrate to expose the dummy fill material. The dummy fill material is removed.
Abstract:
A method for processing a semiconductor workpiece is provided, which may include: providing a semiconductor workpiece including a metallization layer stack disposed at a side of the semiconductor workpiece, the metallization layer stack including at least a first layer and a second layer disposed over the first layer, wherein the first layer contains a first material and the second layer contains a second material that is different from the first material; patterning the metallization layer stack, wherein patterning the metallization layer stack includes wet etching the first layer and the second layer by means of an etching solution that has at least substantially the same etching rate for the first material and the second material.
Abstract:
A method for processing a semiconductor wafer in accordance with various embodiments may include: providing a semiconductor wafer including at least one chip and at least one kerf region adjacent to the at least one chip, the kerf region including at least one auxiliary structure; applying a mask layer to the semiconductor wafer; removing the at least one auxiliary structure in the at least one kerf region; removing the applied mask layer; and separating the semiconductor wafer along the at least one kerf region.
Abstract:
Methods for processing a semiconductor workpiece can include providing a semiconductor workpiece that includes one or more kerf regions; forming one or more trenches in the workpiece by removing material from the one or more kerf regions from a first side of the workpiece; mounting the workpiece with the first side to a carrier; thinning the workpiece from a second side of the workpiece; and forming a metallization layer over the second side of the workpiece.
Abstract:
A semiconductor device includes a silicon carbide layer, a metal carbide layer arranged over the silicon carbide layer, and a solder layer arranged over and in contact with the metal carbide layer.
Abstract:
Methods for processing a semiconductor workpiece can include providing a semiconductor workpiece that includes one or more kerf regions; forming one or more trenches in the workpiece by removing material from the one or more kerf regions from a first side of the workpiece; mounting the workpiece with the first side to a carrier; thinning the workpiece from a second side of the workpiece; and forming a metallization layer over the second side of the workpiece.
Abstract:
A hole plate and a MEMS microphone arrangement are disclosed. In an embodiment a hole plate includes a substrate with a first main surface, a second main surface, and a lateral surface and a perforation structure formed within the substrate, the perforation structure having a plurality of through-holes through the substrate, wherein the through-holes and the lateral surface are a result of a simultaneous dry etching step.
Abstract:
According to various embodiments, a method for processing a semiconductor substrate may include: covering a plurality of die regions of the semiconductor substrate with a metal; forming a plurality of dies from the semiconductor substrate, wherein each die of the plurality of dies is covered with the metal; and, subsequently, annealing the metal covering at least one die of the plurality of dies.