Abstract:
This invention provides a bonded structure and a method of forming the bonded structure for joining a lead array to the conducting bonding pads of an integrated circuit element. The invention uses an anisotropic conductive film with tape automated bonding to form the bonded structure. The invention also uses integrated circuit elements having composite bumps as input/output pads. The composite bumps comprise a polymer body covered by a conductive metal coating. The invention provides a low cost method of tape automated bonding which uses lower temperature and pressure in the bonding process and provides a bond which is automatically encapsulated after the bonding has been completed. The lower temperature and pressure improve the dimensional stability of the elements of the bonded structure and the automatic encapsulation provides improved reliability.
Abstract:
A bonded structure comprising the physical and electrical connections between an integrated circuit element and substrate using a composite bump comprised of a single polymer body of low Young's Modulus, a conductive barrier metal coating covering the polymer body and a soldering metal coating covering the conductive barrier metal coating. When the bonded structure is formed the composite bump is deformed and the low Young's Modulus of the polymer body allows a very reliable bonded structure with very low bonding force. Due to the low Young's Modulus there is little stress tending to break the solder joint after the bonded structure is formed. The bond is formed using a soldering process so that the soldering metal forms a conductive adhesive between the composite bumps and either the substrate input/output pads or the integrated circuit element input/output pads.
Abstract:
A method of fabricating a bonding structure having compliant bumps includes first providing a first substrate and a second substrate. The first substrate includes first bonding pads. The second substrate is disposed on one side of the first substrate and includes second bonding pads and compliant bumps disposed thereon. The second bonding pads are opposite to the first bonding pads. Next, a non-conductive adhesive layer and ball-shaped spacers are formed between the first and the second substrates. Finally, the first substrate, the non-conductive adhesive layer, and the second substrate are compressed, such that the compliant bumps on the second bonding pads of the second substrate pass through the non-conductive adhesive layer and are electrically connected to the first bonding pads of the first substrate, respectively. The ball-shaped spacers are distributed in the non-conductive adhesive layer sandwiched between the first and the second substrates for maintaining the gap therebetween.
Abstract:
A structure for protecting electronic package contacts is provided. The structure includes at least an electronic contact mounted on a chip, a dielectric layer, a conductor trace line and a protective layer. The protective layer is used to prevent stresses from being gathered within electronic contacts on the chip through surroundingly covering the conductor trace line.
Abstract:
A manufacturing method of a contact structure includes first providing a substrate on which a contact pad has already been formed. Afterwards, a polymer bump is formed on the contact pad. Next, a conductive layer is formed on the polymer bump. The conductive layer covers the polymer bump and extends to the outside of the polymer bump. The portion of the conductive layer extending to the outside of the polymer bump serves as a test pad.
Abstract:
A bump structure including at least one contact pad, at least one first polymer bump, at least one second polymer bump, and a conductive layer is provided. The contact pad is disposed on a substrate, and the first polymer bump is also disposed on the substrate. The second polymer bump is disposed on the substrate and is connected to the first polymer bump. The conductive layer covers the first polymer bump and electrically connects the contact pad.
Abstract:
A compliant bump structure includes a substrate, at least a first polymer bump, at least a second polymer bump and at least a conductive layer. The substrate has at least a pad on a surface thereof. The first polymer bump is disposed on the pad. The second polymer bump is disposed on the surface of the substrate outside the pad. The conductive layer is disposed on the first and second polymer bumps.
Abstract:
A bump structure on a substrate including at least one first electrode, at least one first bump, at least one second bump is provided. The first electrode is disposed on the substrate. The first bump is disposed on the first electrode. The second bump is disposed on the substrate. The height of the second bump is greater than that of the first bump. The elastic bump of the present invention can be used for measuring the bonding process quality.
Abstract:
A composite bump suitable for disposing on a substrate pad is provided. The composite bump includes a compliant body and an outer conductive layer. The coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of the compliant body is between 5 ppm/° C. and 200 ppm/° C. The outer conductive layer covers the compliant body and is electrically connected to the pad. The compliant body can provide a stress buffering effect for a bonding operation. Furthermore, by setting of the CTE of the compliant body within a preferable range, damages caused by thermal stress are reduced while the bonding effect is enhanced.
Abstract:
A contact structure including a contact pad, a polymer bump and a conductive layer is provided in the present invention. The contact pad is disposed on a substrate. The polymer bump is disposed on the contact pad. The conductive layer covers the polymer bump and extends to the outside of the polymer bump. The portion of the conductive layer extending to the outside of the polymer bump serves as a test pad. The invention further discloses a manufacturing method of a contact structure. First, a substrate is provided having a contact pad already formed thereon. Then, a polymer bump is formed on the contact pad and a conductive layer is formed on the polymer bump. The conductive layer covers the polymer bump and extends to the outside of the polymer bump. The portion of the conductive layer extending to the outside of the polymer bump serves as a test pad.