IP Library Granted Patent US 8,338,228
Granted Patent B2
US 8,338,228 · App. 11/574,014 · Granted Dec 25, 2012

Method of detaching a thin semiconductor circuit from its base

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Patent No.
US 8,338,228
App. No.
11/574,014
Granted
Dec 25, 2012
Kind
B2
Abstract

In order to provide a method of detaching a thin semiconductor circuit ( 1 ) from its base ( 2 ), wherein the semiconductor circuit ( 1 ) is provided with terminals ( 3 ) for electrical contacting, in particular with gold contacts, by means of which method thin semiconductor circuits ( 1 ) can also be mounted without damage for example directly on a chip card, it is proposed that a layer of soldering tin ( 6 ) is applied to a support substrate ( 4 ), the support substrate ( 4 ) is soldered to the electrical terminals ( 3 ) and the base ( 2 ) of the semiconductor circuit ( 1 ) is removed.

Claims (10)

1. A method of detaching a thin semiconductor circuit from its base wherein the semiconductor circuit is provided with terminals for electrical contacting, the terminals in particular consisting of gold contacts, characterized in that a layer of soldering tin is applied directly to a support substrate the support substrate is soldered to the electrical terminals and the base of the semiconductor circuit is removed.

2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that glass is used as the support substrate.

3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the glass is sufficiently heat-resistant to not be melted in response to the support substrate being soldered to the electrical terminals.

4. A method as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that a copper layer is inserted between support substrate and soldering tin.

5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the electrical terminals do not connect with the copper layer in response to the support substrate being soldered to the electrical terminals.

6. A method as claimed in any claim 1 , characterized in that a polymer layer is applied between the electrical terminals.

7. A method as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the support substrate and the semiconductor circuit are soldered under pressure.

8. A method as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the base in particular a silicon wafer, is ground and etched in potassium hydroxide (KOH).

9. A method as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that a polymer layer is applied to the rear side of the semiconductor circuit, from which the base has been removed.

10. A method as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the support substrate is removed again from the semiconductor circuit under the effect of heat.

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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE REMOVE APPLICATION 12298143 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 042762 FRAME 0145. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT. Recorded Oct 22, 2019
From: NXP B.V.
To: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE REMOVE APPLICATION 12298143 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 038017 FRAME 0058. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT. Recorded Oct 22, 2019
From: NXP B.V.
To: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE REMOVE APPLICATION 12298143 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 039361 FRAME 0212. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT. Recorded Oct 22, 2019
From: NXP B.V.
To: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
Reel/Frame 051029/0387 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE REMOVE APPLICATION 12298143 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 042985 FRAME 0001. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT. Recorded Oct 22, 2019
From: NXP B.V.
To: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 10, 2019
From: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
To: NXP B.V.
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE REMOVE APPLICATION 12681366 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 038017 FRAME 0058. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT. Recorded May 9, 2017
From: NXP B.V.
To: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE REMOVE APPLICATION 12681366 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 039361 FRAME 0212. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT. Recorded May 9, 2017
From: NXP B.V.
To: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
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PATENT RELEASE Recorded Aug 17, 2016
From: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
To: NXP B.V.
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE REMOVE APPLICATION 12092129 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 038017 FRAME 0058. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT. Recorded Jul 14, 2016
From: NXP B.V.
To: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
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CERTIFICATE RE. TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENT RIGHTS Recorded Apr 11, 2016
From: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.; MIZUHO BANK, LTD.
To: NXP B.V.
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PATENT RELEASE Recorded Apr 11, 2016
From: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.; MIZUHO BANK, LTD.
To: NXP B.V.
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 15, 2016
From: NXP B.V.
To: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
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SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT Recorded Mar 7, 2016
From: NXP B.V.
To: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 8, 2009
From: GAKIS, ANDREAS; SCHNITT, WOLFGANG
To: NXP B.V.
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 17, 2007
From: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
To: NXP B.V.
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