Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic MicrosystemsIn addition to the conceptual design, development and fabrication of MEMS and MOEMS devices, Fraunhofer IPMS possesses the know-how for the fabrication of individualized BSOI wafers, the electrical characterization of devices and develops suitable packaging solutions following fabrication.
MEMS Competencies
MEMS Competencies
MEMS Technology Analysis - Electrical Characterization
Characterization at wafer level
To characterize the complex devices and technologies, Fraunhofer IPMS is able to perform the following measurements (in-/ex-situ) both at wafer level and on the individual device:
- Mixed-signal testing
- Parametric test system
- Electro-optical test system for micro-displays and sensors
- Sensor-actuator test system
- Non-electrical test
- Optical inspection
- CV analysis
- Insulator integrity and reliability characterization
Bonding
Pick and place of a SLM
Wafers can be thinned for the manufacturing of BSOI wafers by means of CMOS-compatible grinders. Furthermore, Fraunhofer IPMS recently enhances BSOI wafers with novel features, such as cavities, buried guideways or even multi-SOI structures.
Further bonding capabilities are:
- Direct bonding (Si / SiO2 , Si / Si and plasma-assisted bonding).
- Adhesive bonding (BCB bonding)
- Thermocompression bonding
- SOI-design and manufacturing
Packaging and Assembly
Packaging and Assembly at Fraunhofer IPMS Dresden
MEMS devices open up new possibilities in the miniaturization of systems. Fraunhofer IPMS offers corresponding development services to help our customers create innovative products. However, the system design using MEMS, electronics, optics and other photonic components and the processes for assembling the systems in the smallest volumes are mutually dependent. Fraunhofer IPMS therefore has the necessary expertise and equipment for microassembly and also offers small batch manufacturing as a service.
System development and small batch manufacturing
- System development and system realization from one source
- Realization of two- and multi-component superstructures
- Realization of 2D and 3D superstructures
Intelligent BSOI wafers
BSOI wafers according to customer requirements
The increasing demand for BSOI wafers, coupled with the requirements for our sophisticated components, have led Fraunhofer IPMS to build up competencies in the field of BSOI manufacturing in recent years. In doing so, our approach addresses individualized solutions for our customers in BSOI wafer fabrication. The devicelayers are equipped with various features, such as an adapted layer thickness and adapted doping. Thanks to our many years of technological experience, add-ons such as cavities or buried conductor paths can also be integrated into the device layer. This enables our customers to make optimum use of resources and short process times in the development of sophisticated products. The necessary technology modules are available to us and are completed by the following capabilities:
- Grinding tool for thinning
- 5-zone CMP for planarization
- Bonder for bonding top and bottom wafers