Methods for thinning semiconductor substrates that employ support structures formed on the substrates

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7713841
APP PUB NO 20050064681A1
SERIAL NO

10666742

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A support structure for use with a semiconductor substrate in thinning, or backgrinding, thereof, as well as during post-thinning processing of the semiconductor substrate includes a portion which extends substantially along and around an outer periphery of the semiconductor substrate to impart the thinned semiconductor substrate with rigidity. The support structure may be configured as a ring or as a member which substantially covers an active surface of the semiconductor substrate and forms a protective structure over each semiconductor device carried by the active surface. Assemblies that include the support structure and a semiconductor substrate are also within the scope of the present invention, as are methods for forming the support structures and thinning and post-thinning processes that include use of the support structures.

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  • MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Akram, Salman Boise, US 801 30711
Benson, Peter Boise, US 31 476
Farnworth, Warren M Nampa, US 855 33437
Hembree, David R Boise, US 392 15671
Hiatt, William M Eagle, US 129 4699
Kirby, Kyle K Boise, US 237 5422
Rigg, Sidney B Meridian, US 35 1195
Wood, Alan G Boise, US 415 23092

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