The rapid expansion of 3D-WLP (wafer-level-packaging) and MEMS is accelerating the growth of high topography features and their integration with 3D-TSV technologies. A large number of technologies have been demonstrated with the common goal to create more functionality while occupying less real-estate.

One of the preferred processes for creating deep TSVs (through-silicon-vias) is the “via first” approach. This allows the TSVs to be etched before any expensive and critical CMOS processing. This method can impact later critical process stages and as a result thick sacrificial planarizing materials can be used to create a flat starting substrate that’s pre-etched with protected TSVs. Illustrated here is the use of MicroChem via fill materials.

Benefits/Attributes

• Materials specially designed as a spin-on polymer for sacrificial TSV filling and planarization
• Silicon vias protected against subsequent processes
• Easily removed using industry standard wet and dry chemistries
• Single coat with void free filling
• Thermally stable
• Options for etch back process, wet, dry or CMP.

Process Flow

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