Bonding formation and gas absorption using Au/Pt/Ti layers for vacuum packaging

Abstract In this study, we developed a metal multilayer that can provide hermetic sealing after degassing the assemblies and absorbing the residual gases in the package. A package without a leak path was obtained by the direct bonding of the Au/Pt/Ti layers. After packaging, annealing at 450 °C caus...

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Main Authors: Shingo Kariya, Takashi Matsumae, Yuichi Kurashima, Hideki Takagi, Masanori Hayase, Eiji Higurashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2022-01-01
Series:Microsystems & Nanoengineering
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41378-021-00339-x
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Summary:Abstract In this study, we developed a metal multilayer that can provide hermetic sealing after degassing the assemblies and absorbing the residual gases in the package. A package without a leak path was obtained by the direct bonding of the Au/Pt/Ti layers. After packaging, annealing at 450 °C caused thermal diffusion of the Ti underlayer atoms to the inner surface, which led to absorption of the residual gas molecules. These results indicated that a wafer coated with a Au/Pt/Ti layer can provide hermetic sealing and absorb residual gases, which can simplify vacuum packaging processes in the electronics industry.
ISSN:2055-7434