Abstract:
A preferred terminal structure comprises a base material; an electrode formed on the base material; an insulating covering layer formed on the base material and on the electrode and having an opening exposing at least part of the electrode; an under bump metal layer containing Ni, filling the opening on the electrode; and a dome-shaped bump containing Sn and Ti, covering the under bump metal layer, wherein at least part of the under bump metal layer has a portion sandwiched between the external electrode and the insulating covering layer.
Abstract:
A coating having a layered structure including a palladium layer is provided to a conductor. The highly stable palladium layer is amorphous and contains phosphorus in a concentration ranging from 7.3% by mass to 11.0% by mass. An electronic component may include the conductor coated with the coating. The conductor coated with the coating has superior corrosion resistance and superior reliability in electrical connection with external apparatuses.