Improved microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), processes and apparatus
using thermocompression bonding are disclosed. For example, process
embodiments are disclosed in which wafer-scale as well as die-scale
thermocompression bonding is utilized to encapsulate MEMS and/or to
provide electrical interconnections with MEMS. Apparatus embodiments
include apparatus for performing thermocompression bonding and bonded
hybrid structures manufactured in accordance with the process
embodiments. Devices having various substrate bonding and/or sealing
configurations variously offer the advantage of reduced size, higher
manufacturing yields, reduced costs, improved reliability, improved
compatibility with existing semiconductor manufacturing process and/or
greater versatility of applications.