Abstract:
An etching apparatus includes: a placement table serving as a lower electrode and configured to place a workpiece to be subjected to an etching processing thereon; a DC power supply configured to generate a negative DC voltage applied to the placement table; and a controller configured to: periodically apply a negative DC voltage to the placement table from the DC power supply when the etching processing on the workpiece placed on the placement table is initiated, and decrease a frequency of the negative DC voltage applied to the placement table with an elapse of processing time of the etching processing.
Abstract:
A method for forming a color filter array includes a step of exposing a photosensitive color filter film, a step of forming a color filter array from the color filter film by developing the color filter film using a developer, and a step of cleaning the color filter array while rotating the color filter array and moving a nozzle for spraying fluid containing liquid and gas above the color filter array in a direction intersecting with an axis of the rotation. The method reduces variation in thickness of a color filter that is generated in the cleaning step.
Abstract:
A semiconductor device is made by forming a heat spreader over a carrier. A semiconductor die is mounted over the heat spreader with a first surface oriented toward the heat spreader. A first insulating layer is formed over the semiconductor die and heat spreader. A via is formed in the first insulating layer. A first conductive layer is formed over the first insulating layer and connected to the heat spreader through the via and to contact pads on the semiconductor die. The heat spreader extends from the first surface of the semiconductor die to the via. A second insulating layer is formed over the first conductive layer. A second conductive layer is electrically connected to the first conductive layer. The carrier is removed. The heat spreader dissipates heat from the semiconductor die and provides shielding from inter-device interference. The heat spreader is grounded through the first conductive layer.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method to seal a cavity, comprising a hole (6), comprising: the deposition on at least part of the cover, or an electrically conductive material (4, 5), the conveyance of part of this material by electro-migration into the hole (6) to form a plug (20).
Abstract:
A capacitance coupled, transmission line-fed, radio frequency MEMS switch and its fabrication process using photoresist and other low temperature processing steps are described. The achieved switch is disposed in a low cost dielectric housing free of undesired electrical effects on the switch and on the transmission line(s) coupling the switch to an electrical circuit. The dielectric housing is provided with an array of sealable apertures useful for wet, but hydrofluoric acid-free, removal of switch fabrication employed materials and also useful during processing for controlling the operating atmosphere surrounding the switch—e.g. at a pressure above the high vacuum level for enhanced switch damping during operation. Alternative arrangements for sealing an array of dielectric housing apertures are included. Processing details including plan and profile drawing views, specific equipment and materials identifications, temperatures and times are also disclosed.
Abstract:
The method is characterized by the steps consisting in: a) producing a semi-insulating or n-type substrate; b) forming a separating layer of a p.sup.+ -type doped material on the surface of said substrate; c) forming an active layer on said separating layer, the active layer including at least a bottom layer with n-type doping; d) making a set of semiconductor components by etching and metalizing said active layer; g) fixing a common support plate on the assembly made in this way, thereby holding the components together mechanically; and h) dissolving the material of the separating layer anodically and without illumination while leaving the other materials intact, thereby separating the substrate from said components without dissolving the substrate.
Abstract:
A method for programming antifuses having at least one metal electrode includes the steps of providing an antifuse programming voltage source, capable of supplying alternating positive and negative programming voltage pulses; providing a programming path from the antifuse programming voltage source to the antifuse; and providing a selected number of alternating positive and negative programming voltage pulses to the antifuse through the programming path.