High aspect ratio through-wafer interconnections for 3D-microsystems

  • L. Wang*
  • , A. Nichelatti
  • , H. Schellevis
  • , C. De Boer
  • , C. Visser
  • , T. N. Nguyen
  • , P. M. Sarro
  • *Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review

31 Scopus citations

Abstract

Closely spaced, through-wafer interconnects are of large interest in RF MEMS and MEMS packaging. In this paper, a suitable technique to realize large arrays of small size through-wafer holes is presented. This approach is based on macroporous silicon formation in combination with wafer thinning. Very high aspect ratio (≥ 100) structures are realized. The wafers containing the large arrays of 2-3μm wide holes are thinned down to 200-150μm by lapping and polishing. Copper electroplating is finally employed to realize arrays of high aspect ratio Cu plugs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages634-637
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE Sixteenth Annual International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems - Kyoto, Japan
Duration: 19 Jan 200323 Jan 2003

Conference

ConferenceIEEE Sixteenth Annual International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKyoto
Period19/01/0323/01/03

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'High aspect ratio through-wafer interconnections for 3D-microsystems'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this