Abstract:
The invention relates to an assembly comprising: - at least one first element (100) comprising at least one first electrically connecting contact pad (12); - at least one second element (200) comprising at least one second electrically connecting contact pad (21); and electrically and mechanically interconnecting means, characterised in that said electrically and mechanically interconnecting means comprise at least: - at least one first metal intermediate interconnecting element (13), on the surface of at least the first electrically connecting contact pad; - at least one sintered joint of metal microparticles or nanoparticles, which joint is stacked on top of the first metal intermediate interconnecting element; - the melting point of the first metal intermediate interconnecting element being above the sintering temperature of the metal microparticles or nanoparticles. The invention further relates to a process for manufacturing an assembly according to the invention.
Abstract:
Bonded surfaces are formed by adhering first nanorods and second nanorods to respective first and second surfaces. The first shell is formed on the first nanorods and the second shell is formed on the second nanorods, wherein at least one of the first nanorods and second nanorods, and the first shell and the second shell are formed of distinct metals. The surfaces are then exposed to at least one condition that causes the distinct metals to form an alloy, such as eutectic alloy having a melting point below the temperature at which the alloy is formed, thereby bonding the surfaces upon which solidification of the alloy.
Abstract:
A solder ball is provided which suppresses interfacial peeling in a bonding interface of a solder ball, which suppresses fusion defects which develop between the solder ball and solder paste, and which can be used both with Ni electrodes plated with Au or the like and Cu electrodes having a water-soluble preflux applied atop Cu. The present invention is a lead-free solder ball for electrodes of BGAs or CSPs consisting of 1.6 - 2.9 mass % of Ag, 0.7 - 0.8 mass % of Cu, 0.05 - 0.08 mass % of Ni, and a remainder of Sn. It has excellent resistance to thermal fatigue and excellent resistance to drop impacts regardless of the type of electrodes of a printed circuit board to which it is bonded, which are Cu electrodes or Ni electrodes having Au plating or Au/Pd plating as surface treatment. At least one element selected from Fe, Co, and Pt in a total amount of 0.003 - 0.1 mass % or at least one element selected from Bi, In, Sb, P, and Ge in a total amount of 0.003 - 0.1 mass % may be added to this composition.
Abstract:
Methods for die attachment of multichip and single components including flip chips may involve printing a sintering paste on a substrate or on the back side of a die. Printing may involve stencil printing, screen printing, or a dispensing process. Paste may be printed on the back side of an entire wafer prior to dicing, or on the back side of an individual die. Sintering films may also be fabricated and transferred to a wafer, die or substrate. A post-sintering step may increase throughput.
Abstract:
An object of the present invention is to provide a connection structure that is able to suppress cracking and peeling in a joint surfaces between a pad part on a substrate (or a lead frame) and a porous metal layer and between a semiconductor element and the porous metal layer. A connection structure (I) for connecting a rear electrode of a semiconductor element to a substrate or a lead frame, wherein a porous metal layer (C) is provided so as to come into contact with at least the rear electrode of the semiconductor element, and the ratio [(B)/(A)] of a porosity of an intermediate portion in the thickness direction of an outer peripheral side part (B) of a region further towards the outside than the cross-section part formed at a position of a distance equivalent to the thickness of the porous metal layer (C) from the side surface toward the inside, to the porosity on the center side (A) after having excluded the outer peripheral side part (B), falls within the range of 1.10 to 1.60.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is related to a method for producing a stack of semiconductor devices and the stacked device obtained thereof. The method comprises providing a first semiconductor device comprising a dielectric layer with a hole, the hole lined with a metal layer and partially filled with solder material, providing a second semiconductor device with a compliant layer having a metal protrusion through the compliant layer, the protrusion capped with a capping layer. Mounting the devices by landing the metal protrusion in the hole, wherein the compliant layer is spaced from the dielectric layer. Thereafter reflowing the solder material, thereby bonding the devices such that the compliant layer is contacting the dielectric layer.
Abstract:
Properties of a semiconductor device are improved. A semiconductor device is configured so as to have a protective film (PRO1) provided over an interconnection (M1) and having an opening (OA1), and a plating film (OPM1) provided in the opening (OA1). A slit (SL) is provided in a side face of the opening (OA1), and the plating film (OPM1) is also disposed in the slit (SL). Thus, the slit is provided in the side face of the opening (OA1), and the plating film (OPM1) is also grown in the slit (SL). This results in a long penetration path of a plating solution during subsequent formation of the plating film (OPM1). Hence, a corroded portion is less likely to be formed in the interconnection (pad region). Even if the corroded portion is formed, a portion of the slit (SL) is corroded prior to the interconnection (pad region) at a sacrifice, making it possible to suppress expansion of the corroded portion into the interconnection (M1) pad region).
Abstract:
A method of flip-chip bonding a plurality of die (10) having at least one metal layer (12) on a die surface to a board (16) comprises placing a first die (10) onto a board (16, 40) comprising one of a ceramic or substrate board or metal lead frame having a solderable surface and placing the first die (10) and the board (16, 40) into a reflow oven. The method includes reflowing at a first reflow temperature for a first period until the first metal board layer (18) and at least one of metal die layers (12) of the first die form an alloy (26) to adhere the first die (10) to the board (16, 40). The newly formed alloy (26) has a higher melting temperature than the first reflow temperature. Accordingly, additional die may be reflowed and flip-chip attached to the board (16, 40) without causing the bonding of the first die (10) to the board (16) to fail if the same reflow temperature is used and without any metals or alloys connecting (bridging) bond pads of a die (10) or of adjacent die (10).
Abstract:
An integrated circuit (IC) die (100) is disclosed having a major surface delimited by at least one edge (102) of the IC die, said major surface carrying a plurality of electrically conductive contact plates (130) extending from said major surface beyond the at least one edge such that each contact plate includes an exposed contact surface portion (132) delimited by the at least one edge for mating with an electrically conductive further contact surface portion (230) on at least one further edge (220) of a body (200), said at least one further edge delimiting a cavity for receiving the IC die. An ultrasound probe including such an IC die and a method of providing such an IC die with contacts are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Various semiconductor chip input/output structures and methods of making the same are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of manufacturing is provided that includes providing a semiconductor chip that has a first conductor pad and a passivation structure. A second conductor pad is fabricated around but not in physical contact with the first conductor pad to leave a gap. The second conductor pad is adapted to protect a portion of the passivation structure.