Intel’s Next-Gen Xeon Phi processor to have Micron 3D Memory InsideJun 25, 2014 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Somehow in all my preparations for the 2014 3D InCites Awards and planning the schedule for SEMICON West this week,...
2014 3D InCites Guide to 3D at SEMICON WestJun 24, 2014 · By Francoise von Trapp · 3D Event Coverage I can’t believe it’s already been a year since I last posted my annual guide to 3D at SEMICON West. ...
Time to Cast Your Votes for the 2014 3D InCites Awards!Jun 23, 2014 · By Francoise von Trapp · 3D Event Coverage The nominations are officially closed for the 2014 3D InCites Awards; and now comes the fun part. This year, while the industry...
KLA Tencor: CV310i Wafer Edge Inspection and Metrology ModuleJun 23, 2014 · By Francoise von Trapp · 3D In-Depth CIRCL CV310i module is an advanced Wafer Edge inspection, metrology and profiling system tailored for Advanced Wafer Level Packaging. Simultaneous...
SSEC: Wet Etch Process for TSV RevealJun 20, 2014 · By Francoise von Trapp · 3D In-Depth SSEC’s wet TSV reveal process achieves -/+ 0.7% Si thickness uniformity under the appropriate post grinding conditions with fast throughput....
Akrion Systems: Vacuum Prime and DryJun 19, 2014 · By Francoise von Trapp · 3D In-Depth Akrion Systems’ vacuum prime and drying technology enables the use of a wet immersion method to introduce liquid chemicals or...
SORIN CRM: 3D IC Module for Active Medical ImplantJun 18, 2014 · By Francoise von Trapp · 3D In-Depth Manufacturing of 3D IC heterogeneous integrated modules for the electronics of a leadless pacemaker in a very small volume has...
SETNA: Process for Room Temperature 3D IC AssemblyJun 17, 2014 · By Francoise von Trapp · 3D In-Depth SETNA, in conjunction with Research Triangle Institute (RTI), has developed a binary alloy (Silver-to-Indium) bonding system for 3D IC assembly...
Schiltron 3D FlashJun 11, 2014 · By Francoise von Trapp · Devices Schiltron 3D Flash replaces 2D-NAND. It uses a unique architecture solving key challenges associated with other 3D-NAND approaches: scalable; no...
3D InCites Interview: RTI in 3DJun 11, 2014 · By Francoise von Trapp · 3D Event Coverage While most of the research institutes in the US and Asia have been focused on commercializing 3D integration technologies for...
Are Design Tools and Thermal Solutions the Missing Links to 2.5D and 3D IC Production?Jun 10, 2014 · By Francoise von Trapp · 3D Event Coverage On one side of the fence, we have semiconductor device manufacturers (fabs, foundries, and OSATS) claiming to be ready to...
Novati Technologies: Silicon Interposer ModuleJun 05, 2014 · By Francoise von Trapp · 3D In-Depth The 2.5D Interposer Module features three front-side interconnect layers of dual-damascene copper on top of a single-damascene copper metal layer,...
Fine Tuning Processes for TSV RevealJun 05, 2014 · By Francoise von Trapp · 3D Event Coverage Through silicon via (TSV) reveal is a critical part of the wafer-thinning step in 3D IC backside processing, where the...
Setting the Record Straight On Applied Materials’ PVD Tool for 3D TSVsJun 03, 2014 · By Francoise von Trapp · 3D Event Coverage Nothing makes me click a link faster than a title like “3D Chip Stack Tool Sends TSV Into High-Volume”, because...
Glass Interposers Take the Stage at ECTC 2014Jun 03, 2014 · By Francoise von Trapp · 3D Event Coverage I have to admit, for some time I’ve been fairly skeptical about glass interposer technology as a viable alternative to...
ECTC 2014: Bridging the Gap to 2.5D and 3DJun 02, 2014 · By Francoise von Trapp · 3D Event Coverage Each year since I first attended the IEEE Electronic Component Technology Conference (ECTC) in 2009, the keynotes, panels and papers...
SSEC: WaferEtch TSV RevealerJun 02, 2014 · By Francoise von Trapp · 3D In-Depth SSEC’s WaferEtch™ TSV Revealer is a single wafer wet processing platform for 3D IC and interposer wet etching applications designed...
Lasertec: BGM300May 23, 2014 · By Francoise von Trapp · Processes and Technology The BGM300 was designed to enable quick and accurate measurement of Through Si Via (TSV) depths, Si wafer thickness, and...
SSEC: Innovators in Single Wafer Wet Processing ToolsMay 23, 2014 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs 49 years ago, Solid State Equipment, LLC (SSEC) opened its doors with its first piece of semiconductor equipment; a seam...