Abstract:
The invention relates to methods of making a substrate-through metal via having a high aspect ratio, in a semiconductor substrate, and a metal pattern on the substrate surface. It comprises providing a semiconductor substrate (wafer) and depositing poly-silicon on the substrate. The the poly-silicon on the substrate surface is patterned by etching away unwanted portions. Then, Ni is selectiveley deposited on the poly-silicon by an electroless process. A via hole is made through the substrate, wherein the walls in the hole is subjected to the same processing as above. Cu is deposited Cu on the Ni by a plating process. Line widths and spacings
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method of providing a via hole and routing structure. A a substrate wafer having recesses and blind holes provided in the surface of the wafer is provided. An insulating layer is provided in the recesses and the holes, and the holes and recesses are metallized. The oxide layer in the bottom of the holes is removed to provide a contact between the back side and the front side of the wafer. The invention also provides a semiconductor device, comprising a substrate having at least one metallized via (V) extending through the substrate and at least one metallized recess forming a routing (RDL) together with the via (V). There is an oxide layer (ISO) on the front side field and on the back side field. The metal in the recess (RDL) and the via (V) is flush with the oxide (ISO) on the field on at least the front side, whereby a flat front side is provided. The thickness of the semiconductor device is
Abstract:
The invention relates to a layered micro-electronic and/or micro-mechanic structure, comprising at least three alternating electrically conductive layers with insulating layers between the conductive layers. There is also provided a via in a first outer layer, said via comprising an insulated conductive connection made of wafer native material through the layer, an electrically conductive plug extending through the other layers and into said via in the first outer layer in order to provide conductivity through the layers, and an insulating enclosure surrounding said conductive plug in at least one selected layer of said other layers for insulating said plug from the material in said selected layer. It also relates to micro-electronic and/or micro-mechanic device comprising a movable member provided above a cavity such that it is movable in at least one direction. The device has a layered structure according to the invention. Methods of making such a layered MEMS structure is also provided.
Abstract:
A wafer level method of making a micro-electronic and/or micro-mechanic device, having a capping with electrical wafer through connections (vias), comprising the steps of providing a first wafer of a semiconductor material having a first and a second side and a plurality of holes and/or recesses in the first side, and a barrier structure extending over the wafer on the second side, said barrier comprising an inner layer an insulating material, such as oxide, and an outer layer of another material. Then, metal is applied in said holes so as to cover the walls in the holes and the bottom of the holes. The barrier structure is removed and contacts are provided to the wafer through connections on the back-side of the wafer. Bonding structures are provided on either of said first side or the second side of the wafer. The wafer is bonded to another wafer carrying electronic and micro-electronic/mechanic components, such that the first wafer forms a capping structure covering the second wafer. Finally the wafer is singulated to individual devices.
Abstract:
The inventive merit of the present interposer is that it is possible to taylor the coefficient of thermal expansion CTE of the interposer to match components to be attached thereto within very wide ranges. The invention relates to a emiconductor interposer, comprising a substrate (10) of a semiconductor material having a first side (FS) and an opposite second side (BS). There is at least one conductive wafer- through via (18, 28, 27) comprising metal (27). At least one recess (20)is provided in the first side of the substrate (10) and in the semiconductor material of the substrate, the recess being filled with metal and connected with the wafer-through via providing a routing structure (20). The exposed surfaces of the metal filled via and the metal filled recess (18, 27) are essentially flush with the substrate surface on the first side of the substrate. The wafer-through via (18, 28, 27) comprises a narrow part (18) and a wider part (27), and there are provided contact elements on said routing structure (20) having an aspect ratio, height:diameter,
Abstract:
The inventive merit of the present interposer is that it is possible to taylor the coefficient of thermal expansion CTE of the interposer to match components to be attached thereto within very wide ranges. The invention relates to a emiconductor interposer, comprising a substrate (10) of a semiconductor material having a first side (FS) and an opposite second side (BS). There is at least one conductive wafer- through via (18, 28, 27) comprising metal (27). At least one recess (20)is provided in the first side of the substrate (10) and in the semiconductor material of the substrate, the recess being filled with metal and connected with the wafer-through via providing a routing structure (20). The exposed surfaces of the metal filled via and the metal filled recess (18, 27) are essentially flush with the substrate surface on the first side of the substrate. The wafer-through via (18, 28, 27) comprises a narrow part (18) and a wider part (27), and there are provided contact elements on said routing structure (20) having an aspect ratio, height:diameter,
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods for sealing cavities in micro- electronic/-mechanical system (MEMS) devices to provide a controlled atmosphere within the sealed cavity. The method comprises providing a semiconductor substrate on which a template is provided on a localized area of the substrate. The template defines the interior shape of said cavity. Holes are made so as to enable venting of the cavity to provide a desired atmosphere to enter into the cavity through said hole. Finally, a sealing material is provided in the hole to seal the cavity. The sealing can be made by compression and/or melting of the sealing material.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a starting substrate in the form of a semiconductor wafer (1) having a first side and a second side, said sides being plane-parallel with respect to each other, and having a thickness rendering it suitable for processing without significant risk of being damaged, for the fabrication of combined analogue and digital designs the wafer comprising at least two partitions (A1, A2; DIGITAL, ANALOGUE) electrically insulated from each other by means of insulating material (2; 38; 81; L) extending entirely through the wafer. It also relates to a method for making such substrates comprising etching trenches in a wafer, and filling trenches with insulating material.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method of providing a planar substrate with electrical through connections (vias). The method comprises providing a hole in said substrate and a treatment to render the substrate surface exhibiting a lower wettability than the walls inside the hole. The planar substrate is exposed to a molten material with low resistivity, whereby the molten material is drawn into the hole(s). It also relates to a semiconductor wafer as a starting substrate for electronic packaging applications, comprising low resistivity wafer through connections having closely spaced vias.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method of making a fluid communication channel between a micro mechanical structure provided on a front side of a device and the back side of said device. It comprises making the required structural components by lithographic and etching processes on said front side. Holes are then drilled from the back side of said device in precise alignment with the structures on said front side, to provide inlets and/or outlets to and/or from said micromechanical structure.