FemtoTGVLaser workstation for Through Glass Vias (TGV) micromachining

FemtoTGV is a laser micromachining workstation optimized for Through Glass Vias (TGV) fabrication.

The most used method for glass core substrate processing while creating TGVs is laser fabrication, combined with a wet etch process. Our FemtoTGV is dedicated for laser fabrication part.

WOP has been dedicated to mastering the laser micromachining of glass substrates for over a decade and has developed process technologies and equipment that are suitable for high aspect ratio through glass vias across a variety of glass types, diverse
via configurations (including hourglass, straight, and tapered vias), and different etching capabilities by utilizing various chemistries.

WOP TGVs parameters:

  • Roundness: >95%
  • Waist: Borosilicate >90%, Alkali-free >75% (with deviation of ±3%)
  • Diameter tolerance: ±3%
  • Accuracy: ±1 μm, (<5 μm per 515×510 mm panel)
  • Roughness: Rz <1 μm
  • Yield: 100%
  • Taper: taperless, hourglass

WOP TGVs parameters

  • Various types of glass
    BF33, D263T, EXG, SG 7.8, SG 3.4, EN-1A, OA-11
  • Min micro hole dia
    10 µm single-shot
    40 µm multi-shot
  • Hole shape
    hourglass or taperless
  • High aspect ratios
    up to 1:100
  • Custom designs

FemtoTGV technical specifications

Parameter Value
Glass compatibility BF33, D263t, EXG, SG 7.8 , SG 3.4, EN-1A, OA-11
Laser High power ultrashort pulse IR
Optical beam delivery WOP patented optical beam delivery engine
Samples size Laboratory: up to 300×300 mm
Industrial: up to 600×600 mm
Positioning system XYZ mechanical axes, positioning accuracy ±0.5 μm featuring continuous wafer level patterning
Vision Real-time visualization and positioning camera with feature recognition
Metrology Compactable with AOI
Sample handling Manual | semi automatic | automatic
Optical pulse detection function Miss fire detection or Low energy detection
Fume extraction system Included
Accessories Power control, polarization state control
Software Entire system control via single GUI developed by WOP
Supported file formats – 2D/3D model import: STL, DXF, DWG, AMF, PLT, FAB
– Bitmap support: BMP, GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG
– Text files as a table array: TXT, RTF, TEX
Construction Granite base with passive / active vibration control

WOP advancements in TGV

WOP’s journey with TGV began in 2017, and over the years, we have accumulated fundamental knowledge through extensive experimentation.

As a result of this long-term expertise in glass micromachining, WOP is now able to offer the highest quality vias in the market today, featuring a 100% yield and repeatability.

WOP advancements in Through Glass Via, TGV

WOP current state of the art in Through Glass Vias | TGVs

While both multi-shot and single-shot methods can be employed, each has its advantages.

Multi-shot methods provide better control and facilitate the creation of high aspect ratio TGVs, while single-shot methods are significantly faster but may face limitations in other specifications.

SINGLE SHOT
MULTI SHOT
Glass type BF33, D263T, EXG, SG 7.8, SG 3.4, EN-1A, OA-11 BF33, D263T, EXG, SG 7.8, SG 3.4, EN-1A, OA-11
Glass thickness* up to 1,1 mm 0,1 – 10 mm
Min micro hole diameter* 10 µm 40 µm
Aspect ratio* up to 1:100 up to 1:100
Hole shape hourglass or taperless hourglass or taperless
Processing speed up to 5000 holes/sec
depends on panel design
20 holes/sec

*depending on glass type

Progress in precise Through Glass Via (TGV) developments

The most immediate demand is for glass interposers, which face intense bandwidth, signal quality, and size requirements. As a result, glass interposer development is advancing more rapidly than glass core substrates, although both areas are being actively explored.

As high-performance semiconductors advance, packaging has become crucial – especially the interposer, which connects multiple dies within a package.

While silicon has traditionally been used, glass is emerging as a promising alternative due to several key advantages:

  • Electrical Performance. Glass offers superior insulation, a lower dielectric constant, and minimal leakage current, reducing signal loss and crosstalk at high data rates—ideal for AI and HPC applications.
  • Surface Quality. Its ultra-smooth and uniform surface allows for precise, dense routing with tight pitch, supporting advanced packaging needs.
  • Scalability. Unlike silicon, glass can be processed on large panels, enabling larger and more cost-effective interposers for packages with bigger die footprints and more HBM stacks.
  • Thermal Compatibility. Glass’s coefficient of thermal expansion closely matches silicon, improving mechanical reliability during temperature changes.

selective laser etching process

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Mokslininku st. 6A, Vilnius, LT-08412, Lithuania

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Altechna R&D, UAB
Company code 301502628
VAT code LT100006155012
Bank – SEB 70440
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