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Invited Paper: Low-Temperature SiO2/SiO2 Wafer Direct Bonding by N2 Plasma Activation

  • Xiaohui Yuan
  • , Linjie Liu
  • , Xiangyu Zhou
  • , Shijiao Xu
  • , Chenxi Wang*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

Direct bonding is a promising technology in the semiconductor industry for achieving material stack integration. Traditional high-temperature bonding methods can introduce thermal stresses and defects that affect device performance and reliability. This paper proposes a low-temperature SiO2 wafer bonding technique based on non-oxidizing nitrogen plasma activation. Here, we show that fN_2 plasma treatment significantly enriches the surface with functional groups, improving the chemical reactivity and surface energy, thus achieving a high bonding strength of ∼ 2.0 ∼J / m2. The mechanism of nitrogen plasma activation on surface modification and interfacial bonding was revealed by surface analysis and mechanical strength testing. This study is of great significance for the development of component fabrication, micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) and optoelectronic devices.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 IEEE International Conference on Integrated Circuits, Technologies and Applications, ICTA 2024
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages228-230
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9798331530709
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Event2024 IEEE International Conference on Integrated Circuits, Technologies and Applications, ICTA 2024 - Hangzhou, China
Duration: 25 Oct 202427 Oct 2024

Publication series

Name2024 IEEE International Conference on Integrated Circuits, Technologies and Applications, ICTA 2024

Conference

Conference2024 IEEE International Conference on Integrated Circuits, Technologies and Applications, ICTA 2024
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHangzhou
Period25/10/2427/10/24

Keywords

  • bonding strength
  • integration
  • interface
  • surface activation
  • wafer bonding

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