Abstract:
Some embodiments include a planarization method. A liner is formed across a semiconductor substrate and along posts that extending upwardly from the substrate. Organic fill material is formed over the liner and between the posts. A planarized surface is formed which extends across the posts and across one or both of the liner and the fill material. Some embodiments include a semiconductor construction containing a semiconductor die. Electrically conductive posts extend through the die. The posts have upper surfaces above a backside surface of the die, and have sidewall surfaces extending between the backside surface and the upper surfaces. A liner is across the backside surface of the die and along the sidewall surfaces of the posts. Electrically conductive caps are over the upper surfaces of the posts, and have rims along the liner adjacent the sidewall surfaces of the posts.
Abstract:
Methods of forming a Ni material on a bond pad are disclosed. The methods include forming a dielectric material over an at least one bond pad, forming an opening within the dielectric material to expose the at least one bond pad, curing the dielectric material to form a surface of the dielectric material having a steep curvilinear profile, and forming a nickel material over the at least one bond pad. The dielectric material having a steep curvilinear profile may be formed by altering at least one of a curing process of the dielectric material and a thickness of the dielectric material. The dielectric material may be used to form a relatively thick Ni material on bond pads smaller than about 50 μm. Semiconductor structures formed by such methods are also disclosed.