Method of manufacturing edge connected semiconductor die
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1. Method of forming an integrated circuit device having die bond locations on a perimeter of a die, the method comprising:
- a) preparing a semiconductor wafer, which includes a semiconductor substrate and a plurality of dice, each die being defined by a perimeter, and having circuitry on a face of the die;
b) forming a plurality of depressions in the substrate, the depressions each extending from locations on the faces to said perimeter;
c) depositing conductive material in said depressions to form wirebond pads;
d) forming a first group of contacts, contacting said wirebond pad to said circuitry within the die;
e) passivating the dice by applying a protective dielectric over the dice; and
f) separating the dice, thereby exposing edges of said depression, with the conductive material in said depressions forming die bond locations along said exposed edges.
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Abstract
Die bond locations on a semiconductor die are formed as vertical inserts along the edge of the die. The vertical inserts are isolated from substrate and are exposed by a wafer saw process, in which dice are singulated from a wafer. The configuration offers the advantages of a more efficient layout, allowing the entire top surface of the die to be passivated, a better contact configuration, and more convenient assembly for packaging.
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1. Method of forming an integrated circuit device having die bond locations on a perimeter of a die, the method comprising:
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a) preparing a semiconductor wafer, which includes a semiconductor substrate and a plurality of dice, each die being defined by a perimeter, and having circuitry on a face of the die; b) forming a plurality of depressions in the substrate, the depressions each extending from locations on the faces to said perimeter; c) depositing conductive material in said depressions to form wirebond pads; d) forming a first group of contacts, contacting said wirebond pad to said circuitry within the die; e) passivating the dice by applying a protective dielectric over the dice; and f) separating the dice, thereby exposing edges of said depression, with the conductive material in said depressions forming die bond locations along said exposed edges. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. Method of forming integrated circuit electronic components, characterized by:
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a) forming circuitry on a semiconductor wafer, said circuitry including die bond locations; b) forming a passivation layer over said circuitry; and c) exposing the die bond locations by use of a wafer saw. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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