Semiconductor die singulation and structures formed thereby

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PATENT NO 10720360
APP PUB NO 20180033695A1
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15374885

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An embodiment method includes providing a wafer including a first integrated circuit die, a second integrated circuit die, and a scribe line region between the first integrated circuit die and the second integrated circuit die. The method further includes forming a kerf in the scribe line region and after forming the kerf, using a mechanical sawing process to fully separate the first integrated circuit die from the second integrated circuit die. The kerf extends through a plurality of dielectric layers into a semiconductor substrate.

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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD8 LI-HSIN RD 6 HSINCHU SCIENCE PARK HSINCHU 300-78

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Chang, Fu-Chen Hsin-Chu, TW 51 103
Chen, Wen-Ming Zhunan Township, TW 34 154
Huang, Cheng-Lin Hsin-Chu, TW 119 1373

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