Abstract:
A method for performing a post processing patterning on a diced chip having a footprint, comprises the steps of: - providing a support wafer; - applying a first dry film photoresist to the support wafer; - positioning a mask corresponding to the footprint of the diced chip on the first dry film photoresist; - exposing the mask and the first dry film photoresist to UV radiation; - removing the mask; - developing the exposed first dry film photoresist to obtain a cavity corresponding to the diced chip; - positioning the diced chip inside the cavity; - applying a second dry film photoresist to the first film photoresist and the diced chip; - exposing and developing the second dry film photoresist applied to the diced chip in accordance with the post processing pattern; and - performing an anisotropic dry etching of the chip to form a via therein. Furthermore, a method for obtaining a stack of two semiconductor chips or wafers in a back to face configuration, whereby at least one of the semiconductor chips or wafers comprises a through silicon via (TSV), comprises the steps of: - providing a first semiconductor chip or wafer; - providing a second semiconductor chip or wafer; - making a hole through the second semiconductor chip or wafer from a face side to a back side; - applying the face side of second semiconductor chip or wafer on a release tape; - depositing parylene on the assembly of the second semiconductor chip or wafer and the release tape, thereby obtaining a sidewall passivation in the hole and a bonding layer on the back side of the second semiconductor chip or wafer; - releasing the release tape, thereby obtaining a membrane of parylene covering an opening of the hole on the front side; - positioning the back side of the second semiconductor chip or wafer relative to a face side of the first semiconductor chip or wafer; - bonding the second semiconductor chip or wafer to the first semiconductor chip or wafer by applying pressure and heat; - removing the membrane of parylene by directional etching; and - electrically connecting the face side of the second semiconductor chip or wafer to the face side of the first semiconductor chip or wafer by depositing a conductor inside the hole, thereby obtaining the TSV.