Three-Dimensional Integration Methodologies for Bio-MOEMS Using Nanobonding Technology

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The scaling benefit of Moore's Law for complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology is limited by the lack of scaling of interconnects and the difficulties in attaching them. We propose the use of interconnects built from carbon nanomaterials and connected using surface activated nanobonding technology. The high current carrying capacity of carbon nanomaterials makes them as an ideal interconnect material for high-speed miniaturized bio-micro-opto-electromechanical systems (Bio-MOEMS). Surface activation refers to the cleaning of native oxides, carbon contaminants and particles from the surface. The surface activated nanobonding method overcomes the attaching difficulties in the current bonding and packaging technologies. This method enables bonding between dissimilar materials at nanometer scale with high bond strength. Also, it requires no external pressure, adhesive, heat, or chemicals. Furthermore, it provides sub-micrometer alignment accuracy, and high electrical and thermal conductivity of the bonded interface. The combination of the above advantages is unique. Therefore, it is an enabling factor for three-dimensional integration, which is required for Bio-MOEMS.