| abstract |
An embodiment method includes forming a first plurality of bond pads on a device substrate, depositing a spacer layer over and extending along sidewalls of the first plurality of bond pads, and etching the spacer layer to remove lateral portions of the spacer layer and form spacers on sidewalls of the first plurality of bond pads. The method further includes bonding a cap substrate including a second plurality of bond pads to the device substrate by bonding the first plurality of bond pads to the second plurality of bond pads. |