Semiconductor Shielding Layer Separation Using Laser-Grooved Jig

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing semiconductor device manufacturing methods result in the formation of metal burrs during the application of shielding layers, which require additional processing steps to remove and can cause malfunctions due to loose burrs.

Innovation Solution

The use of laser grooving to form grooves in the jig's adhesive layer and polyimide film, ensuring the shielding layer aligns with the package's side surfaces, allowing it to break cleanly and reducing burr formation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a shielding layer is applied over the package using existing manufacturing methods, then electromagnetic shielding is provided, but metal burrs are formed requiring additional processing steps

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectromagnetic shielding effectivenessVSAvoidmanufacturing process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by forming grooves in the adhesive layer and polyimide film before applying the shielding layer. These grooves are pre-formed to guide the shielding layer's separation, preventing burr formation during the debonding process. This preliminary structuring of the adhesive and film layers ensures that when the package is removed from the jig, the shielding layer breaks cleanly along the groove lines rather than forming metal burrs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If a shielding layer is applied over the package, then electromagnetic shielding is provided, but loose burrs can cause malfunctions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectromagnetic shielding effectivenessVSAvoidloose burrs causing short circuits
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the taking out principle by extracting the problematic portion of the shielding layer through the pre-formed grooves. The grooves act as separation channels that guide the shielding layer to break away cleanly from the jig along predetermined paths. This extraction mechanism prevents loose burrs from being left on the package, as the shielding layer is systematically removed through the groove structures rather than being forcibly debonded, which would create burrs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Manufacturing precision

If additional processing steps are added to remove metal burrs, then burr removal is achieved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveburr-free surface qualityVSAvoidnumber of processing steps
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent eliminates the need for additional burr removal processing steps by incorporating preliminary groove formation into the adhesive and polyimide film layers. These grooves are created during the packaging process itself, before the shielding layer is applied. The grooves serve a dual function: they provide structural guidance for shielding layer application and simultaneously act as pre-defined separation paths for clean debonding. This integrated approach achieves burr-free surfaces without requiring separate post-processing steps.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This method effectively minimizes burr formation, simplifies the manufacturing process, and reduces the risk of short circuits by ensuring the shielding layer separates cleanly from the jig, enhancing the reliability and efficiency of semiconductor device production.

Implementation Method 1

A groove is formed into or through the adhesive layer surrounding the opening. A groove is formed into or through the polyimide film surrounding the opening

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLaser ablation: Laser Ablation

Data Source

PatentUS12444639B2Semiconductor device and method for reducing metal burrs using laser grooving
Publication Date: 2025.10.14 STATS CHIPPAC LTD
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AI summary

A semiconductor device is formed using a jig. The jig includes a metal frame, a polymer film, and an adhesive layer disposed between the metal frame and polymer film. An opening is formed through the adhesive layer and polymer film. A groove is formed around the opening. A semiconductor package is disposed on the jig over the opening with a side surface of the semiconductor package adjacent to the groove. A shielding layer is formed over the semiconductor package and jig. The semiconductor package is removed from the jig.