Inertial testing method and apparatus for wafer-scale...

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2007-09-18

2007-09-18

Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Vibration

Vibrator

C073S778000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10997008

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for simultaneous fracture and fatigue testing of a semiconductor wafer which includes installing an array of cantilever beams on the wafer, wherein each of the cantilever beams includes a proof mass; mounting the wafer on a base; actuating the base at a predetermined rate of motion causing a displacement of the proof mass; and measuring the displacement. The actuating causes the array to oscillate in a direction perpendicular to the wafer, wherein the displacement of the proof mass is generally perpendicular to a plane of the wafer. Alternatively, the actuating causes the array to rotate around a center of the array, wherein the displacement of the proof mass is generally parallel to a plane of the wafer. The displacement is a function of mechanical stress and strain in the cantilever beams, wherein the mechanical stress and strain causes any of fracture and fatigue of the cantilever beams.

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