Patent attributes
A through-substrate via structure includes a conductive via structure including trench portions at a first major surface of a substrate and extending to a first distance. A first insulating structure is over sidewalls of the trench portions, and a conductive material is over the first insulating structure. A recessed region extends from a second major surface of the substrate to a second distance greater than the first distance and laterally overlaps and interfaces both trench portions. A second insulating structure includes a first portion within the recessed region and a second portion adjacent to the second major surface outside of the recessed region, which includes an outer surface overlapping the second major surface outside of the recessed region. A first conductive region includes a proximate end coupled to the conductive material through openings in the first portion, and an opposite distal that is outward from the second portion.
