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Laser induced flow glass materials
Assignee: National Semiconductor Corp
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Filing: 1982-01-15
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Granted: 1984-04-17
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Expires: 2002-01-15
Abstract
Abstract In a semiconductor device, laser energy is used to selectively heat various SiO 2 based materials to elevated temperatures while maintaining the active device region and electrical interconnects at relatively low temperatures, to for example, induce densification and/or flow of the SiO 2 based material to round off sharp edges and stops, without damaging or affecting the active region and electrical interconnects.
Inventors
- 👤 Michelangelo Delfino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:35
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10P; H10P34/00; H10P34/40; H10P34/42; H10P95/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A method of inducing flow or densification of a first glass portion of an integrated circuit structure in close proximity to a second portion of the structure containing different material, the first portion being of the type wherein flow or densification is induced therein upon application of heat thereto, comprising: heating the first portion, by a laser beam having an emission coupled to the absorption band of said glass, to an extent substantially greater than the second portion, said structure being subjected to successive overlapping laser scans by said laser beam, each scan having a dwell time sufficiently low to prevent formation of bubbles in the flowed glass.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
108 words
A method of inducing flow or densification of a first glass portion of an integrated circuit structure in close proximity to a second portion of the structure containing different material, the first portion being of the type wherein flow or densification is induced therein upon application of heat thereto, comprising: heating the first portion, by a laser beam having an emission coupled to the absorption band of said glass, to an extent substantially greater than the second portion, said structure being subjected to successive overlapping laser scans by said laser beam, each scan having a dwell time sufficiently low to prevent formation of bubbles in the flowed glass.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
The method of claim 1 wherein each of said scans is a laser raster scan line on the x-axis direction comprising individual irradiations on succeeding areas of said structure with each laser irradiation on the x-axis overlapping part of the previous irradiation on that axis and succeeding laser raster scans parallel to the first raster scan stepped in the y-axis and overlapping part of the area previously irradiated on the preceding raster scan line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 2 in which each of said succeeding areas in the x-axis and y-axis are overlapped 50% with the preceding area of irradiation.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-04-17 | 1987-10-17 | 1988-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-04-17 | 1991-10-17 | 1992-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-04-17 | 1995-10-17 | 1996-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |