Wafer dicing used hybrid multi-step laser scribing process with plasma etch

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PATENT NO 8652940
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13851442

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Methods of dicing semiconductor wafers, each wafer having a plurality of integrated circuits, are described. A method includes forming a mask above the semiconductor wafer. The mask is composed of a layer covering and protecting the integrated circuits. The mask is patterned with a multi-step laser scribing process to provide a patterned mask with gaps. The patterning exposes regions of the semiconductor wafer between the integrated circuits. The semiconductor wafer is then etched through the gaps in the patterned mask to singulate the integrated circuits.

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  • APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Eaton, Brad Menlo Park, US 112 1439
Kumar, Ajay Cupertino, US 489 10732
Lei, Wei-Sheng San Jose, US 131 1177
Singh, Saravjeet Santa Clara, US 75 1903
Yalamanchili, Madhava Rao Morgan Hill, US 56 645

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