Characterization of Thin Pixel Sensor Modules Interconnected with SLID Technology Irradiated to a Fluence of 2$\cdot 10^{15}$\,n$_{\mathrm{eq}}$/cm$^2$

TL;DR

This paper presents a novel thin pixel sensor module interconnected with SLID technology, demonstrating its potential for future ATLAS upgrades and including irradiation testing up to a fluence of 2×10^{15} n_{eq}/cm^2.

Contribution

It introduces a new module concept using SLID interconnection and ICVs, enabling four-side buttable pixel assemblies and vertical integration for particle detectors.

Findings

Successful characterization of SLID-interconnected modules

Irradiated module maintained functionality after high fluence

Progress in etching ICVs for vertical signal routing

Abstract

A new module concept for future ATLAS pixel detector upgrades is presented, where thin n-in-p silicon sensors are connected to the front-end chip exploiting the novel Solid Liquid Interdiffusion technique (SLID) and the signals are read out via Inter Chip Vias (ICV) etched through the front-end. This should serve as a proof of principle for future four-side buttable pixel assemblies for the ATLAS upgrades, without the cantilever presently needed in the chip for the wire bonding. The SLID interconnection, developed by the Fraunhofer EMFT, is a possible alternative to the standard bump-bonding. It is characterized by a very thin eutectic Cu-Sn alloy and allows for stacking of different layers of chips on top of the first one, without destroying the pre-existing bonds. This paves the way for vertical integration technologies. Results of the characterization of the first pixel modules interconnected through SLID as well as of one sample irradiated to $2\cdot10^{15}$\,\neqcm{} are discussed. Additionally, the etching of ICV into the front-end wafers was started. ICVs will be used to route the signals vertically through the front-end chip, to newly created pads on the backside. In the EMFT approach the chip wafer is thinned to (50--60)\,$\mu$m.