Abstract: A device for treating wafers on assembly carriers is disclosed. A wafer to be treated can be fixed on a liquid film that is located between the front side of the wafer and the assembly carrier by freezing of the film.

Abstract: A method in which a resist layer is applied to a base layer is disclosed. The resist layer includes an adhesive material, and the adhesive force of the adhesive material decreases or increases during an irradiation process. Residues of the resist layer may be stripped using the disclosed method.

Abstract: A workpiece machining method includes attaching a workpiece to a workpiece support with the aid of joining means. The workpiece and the workpiece support are joined to one another by an annular joining means. The composite produced is machined. The machined workpiece is separated from the workpiece support.

Abstract: A workpiece machining method includes attaching a workpiece to a workpiece support with the aid of joining means. The workpiece and the workpiece support are joined to one another by an annular joining means. The composite produced is machined. The machined workpiece is separated from the workpiece support.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and method. One embodiment provides a semiconductor substrate having a plurality of cut regions. A metal layer is located within a cut region. The metal layer includes a recess, the recess having a slit-like shape.

Abstract: A method in which a resist layer is applied to a base layer is disclosed. The resist layer includes an adhesive material, and the adhesive force of the adhesive material decreases or increases during an irradiation process. Residues of the resist layer may be stripped using the disclosed method.

Abstract: A device for treating wafers on assembly carriers is disclosed. A wafer to be treated can be fixed on a liquid film that is located between the front side of the wafer and the assembly carrier by freezing of the film.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device. The method includes providing a wafer having a first face and a second face opposite the first face, selectively doping the wafer via the first face to selectively form etch stop regions in the wafer and etching the wafer at the second face to the etch stop regions.

Abstract: A method and a device for treating wafers on assembly carriers is disclosed. A wafer to be treated can be fixed on a liquid film that is located between the front side of the wafer and the assembly carrier by freezing of the film.

Abstract: A workpiece machining method includes attaching a workpiece to a workpiece support with the aid of joining means. The workpiece and the workpiece support are joined to one another by an annular joining means. The composite produced is machined. The machined workpiece is separated from the workpiece support.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor chip includes the providing an adhesive layer on the outer area of the active surface of a device wafer and attaching a rigid body to the active surface by the adhesive layer. The device wafer is thinned by treating the passive surface of the device wafer. A first backing tape is connected to the passive surface of the device wafer. The outer portion of the rigid body is separated from the central portion of the rigid body and the outer portion of the device wafer is separated from the central portion of the device wafer. The central portion of the rigid body, the outer portion of the device wafer and the outer portion of the rigid body are removed from the first backing tape. The device wafer may be diced into semiconductor chips.

Abstract: A method for fabricating an integrated circuit including forming a first trench in a rear side of a semiconductor wafer, wherein the first trench has a depth extending partially through a thickness of the semiconductor wafer, coating the rear side with a layer of coating material, including filling the first trench with the coating material, and forming a second trench in a front side of the semiconductor wafer, wherein the second trench is aligned with and has a width less than a width of the first trench, and wherein the second trench has a depth extending at least through a remaining portion of the semiconductor wafer so as to be in communication with the coating material filling the first trench.

Abstract: A semiconductor module. One embodiment provides at least two semiconductor chips placed on a carrier. The at least two semiconductor chips are then covered with a molding material to form a molded body. The molded body is thinned until the at least two semiconductor chips are exposed. Then, the carrier is removed from the at least two semiconductor chips. The at least two semiconductor chips are singulated.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and method. One embodiment provides a semiconductor substrate having a plurality of cut regions. A metal layer is located within a cut region. The metal layer includes a recess, the recess having a slit-like shape.

Abstract: Explained, inter alia, is a method in which a workpiece (52) to be processed is fastened to a work carrier (10) by means of a solid (62). The work carrier (10) is made of a porous material, e.g. of porous ceramic. This processing method permits simple manipulation of the wafer during the processing. In addition, the workpiece (52) can be easily separated from the work carrier (10) using a solvent.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device. The method includes providing a wafer having a first face and a second face opposite the first face, selectively doping the wafer via the first face to selectively form etch stop regions in the wafer and etching the wafer at the second face to the etch stop regions.

Abstract: Thin integrated semiconductor devices are produced by being embedded in a molding compound matrix in such a way that a composite is formed. The semiconductor devices are first embedded in the matrix and then thinned after being embedded. The thin integrated semiconductor devices are singulated by forming separating cuts into the molding compound matrix between adjacent devices.

Abstract: A semiconductor module. One embodiment provides at least two semiconductor chips placed on a carrier. The at least two semiconductor chips are then covered with a molding material to form a molded body. The molded body is thinned until the at least two semiconductor chips are exposed. Then, the carrier is removed from the at least two semiconductor chips. The at least two semiconductor chips are singulated.

Abstract: One aspect includes an electronic device including an integrated component with a substrate. An electrically conductive first layer region is arranged at the substrate, wherein the layer thickness of the first layer region is greater than 10 micrometers or greater than 50 micrometers.

Abstract: A method in which a resist layer is applied to a base layer is disclosed. The resist layer includes an adhesive material, and the adhesive force of the adhesive material decreases or increases during an irradiation process. Residues of the resist layer may be stripped using the disclosed method.