Laser texturing

Details Laser texturing Laser texturing

1992-07-27

1994-06-21

Reynolds, Bruce A.

Electric heating

Metal heating

By arc

2191216, 21912168, 156635, 156643, 427596, 427555, B23K 2600

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053229886

ABSTRACT:
A non-contact method to impart a texture to a surface using laser irradian uses an excimer laser to illuminate a sample immersed in a halocarbon ambient thereby initiating a photo/thermal chemical reaction which etches the sample only in the area illuminated with sufficient laser fluence. The resulting etched area can be repetively illuminated and etched to provide a textured surface to reduce extraneous reflections, or for micromachining, decorative texturing and marking. This technique is particularly well suited to improve the performance of backside illuminated CCDs by reducing the background (dark) signal, increase resolution and responsivity uniformity. The technique is compatible with other laser processing procedures and can be implemented with a variety of CCD enhancements such as improved dark current and blue response from laser doping or activation of backside implants. The noncorrosive nature of the halocarbon ambients allows the laser texturing process to be performed on pre-packaged, pre-tested devices and therefore can salvage parts which had failed performance specifications. This process therefore can improve device performance as well as yield, reliability and fabrication costs.

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