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Plasma dicing is processing technology that separates wafers into die (singulation) by performing dry etching under vacuum. The Bosch Process* (see figure), used in plasma dicing, achieves high-speed singulation with a high-aspect ratio even for narrow streets.
In products such as discrete devices and RFID, streets are being made narrower with the aim of increasing the number of die per wafer. In addition, higher productivity than in the past is required for small die devices, which are in high demand for use in mobile devices and IoT applications. Plasma dicing can be used with devices that require high quality, such as automotive semiconductors, which require zero defects.
*method developed in 1992 by Robert Bosch GmbH in Germany
Increased productivity for small die devices
Plasma dicing achieves high UPH even for small die devices since all cut lines on a wafer are processed simultaneously. Because plasma dicing can also be applied to narrow streets, the number of die per wafer can be increased.
Support for processing of various shapes
Using the dry etching process, plasma dicing is able to achieve singulation based on various mask patterns.
High clean process
Plasma dicing is a dry etching process that uses chemical reactions instead of machining, and therefore does not generate materials such as processing particles or molten debris.
Improved die strength
Improved die strength is possible with plasma dicing because it does not cause any mechanical damage and does not have strong thermal effects.
Normal devices contain materials on the street that interfere with plasma dicing, such as film and metal. Therefore, a process that eliminates these materials is necessary as a pretreatment for plasma dicing. With the various processing techniques and applications that it has cultivated, DISCO is able to provide all the processes up through singulation of Si wafers upon which devices have been formed.
Business partnership with Plasma-Therm in the United States
In April 2016, DISCO formed a business partnership with Plasma-Therm in the United States. Through this partnership, DISCO provides global services including R&D, test cuts, the sale of equipment, and after-sale support using Plasma-Therm plasma dicing equipment.
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Applications Support
A free-of-charge test cut is performed at an application lab to confirm whether achieving the customer's needs is possible.
Dicing and Grinding Service
It is effective in sample and prototype manufacturing during development or low-volume production. Designated engineers will provide support based on the desired leadtime and at reasonable cost.