Hybrid laser and plasma etch wafer dicing using substrate carrier

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PATENT NO 8912077
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13161052

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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 composed of a layer covering and protecting the integrated circuits. The semiconductor wafer is supported by a substrate carrier. The mask is then patterned with a laser scribing process to provide a patterned mask with gaps, exposing 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 while supported by the substrate carrier.

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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
Egan, Todd J Fremont, US 31 173
Holden, James M San Jose, US 57 1970
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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