公开(公告)号：US08927869B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-06

申请号：US13444343

申请日：2012-04-11

Applicant: Timothy H. Daubenspeck ,  Jeffrey P. Gambino ,  Zhong-Xiang He ,  Christopher D. Muzzy ,  Wolfgang Sauter ,  Timothy D. Sullivan

Inventor： Timothy H. Daubenspeck ,  Jeffrey P. Gambino ,  Zhong-Xiang He ,  Christopher D. Muzzy ,  Wolfgang Sauter ,  Timothy D. Sullivan

IPC: H05K1/00

CPC classification number: H01L24/05 ,  H01B3/306 ,  H01B3/307 ,  H01L21/02118 ,  H01L21/76877 ,  H01L24/03 ,  H01L2224/02166 ,  H01L2224/03462 ,  H01L2224/03831 ,  H01L2224/04042 ,  H01L2224/05009 ,  H01L2224/05124 ,  H01L2224/05624 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2224/48

Abstract: Wire-bonded semiconductor structures using organic insulating material and methods of manufacture are disclosed. The method includes forming a metal wiring layer in an organic insulator layer. The method further includes forming a protective layer over the organic insulator layer. The method further includes forming a via in the organic insulator layer over the metal wiring layer. The method further includes depositing a metal layer in the via and on the protective layer. The method further includes patterning the metal layer with an etch chemistry that is damaging to the organic insulator layer.

Abstract translation: 公开了使用有机绝缘材料的引线键合半导体结构和制造方法。 该方法包括在有机绝缘体层中形成金属布线层。 该方法还包括在有机绝缘体层上形成保护层。 该方法还包括在金属布线层上的有机绝缘体层中形成通孔。 该方法还包括在通孔中和保护层上沉积金属层。 该方法还包括用对有机绝缘体层有害的蚀刻化学物图案化金属层。

公开(公告)号：US08766439B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US12634741

申请日：2009-12-10

Applicant: Timothy H. Daubenspeck ,  Jeffrey P. Gambino ,  Christopher D. Muzzy ,  Wolfgang Sauter ,  Timothy D. Sullivan

Inventor： Timothy H. Daubenspeck ,  Jeffrey P. Gambino ,  Christopher D. Muzzy ,  Wolfgang Sauter ,  Timothy D. Sullivan

IPC: H01L23/12

CPC classification number: H01L24/11 ,  H01L23/49816 ,  H01L24/13 ,  H01L24/81 ,  H01L2224/1147 ,  H01L2224/11901 ,  H01L2224/11902 ,  H01L2224/13018 ,  H01L2224/13019 ,  H01L2224/13023 ,  H01L2224/13076 ,  H01L2224/13144 ,  H01L2224/13147 ,  H01L2224/13155 ,  H01L2224/1357 ,  H01L2224/136 ,  H01L2224/13609 ,  H01L2224/13611 ,  H01L2224/13613 ,  H01L2224/13618 ,  H01L2224/1362 ,  H01L2224/13639 ,  H01L2224/13647 ,  H01L2224/1601 ,  H01L2224/16237 ,  H01L2224/81191 ,  H01L2224/81193 ,  H01L2224/81801 ,  H01L2924/00013 ,  H01L2924/01005 ,  H01L2924/01013 ,  H01L2924/01022 ,  H01L2924/01024 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/0103 ,  H01L2924/01033 ,  H01L2924/01046 ,  H01L2924/01049 ,  H01L2924/0105 ,  H01L2924/01051 ,  H01L2924/01074 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/01082 ,  H01L2924/014 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/19041 ,  H01L2924/351 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/01028 ,  H01L2224/13099 ,  H01L2924/00012

Abstract: Disclosed is a chip and method of forming the chip with improved conductive pads that allow for flexible C4 connections with a chip carrier or with another integrated circuit chip. The pads have a three-dimensional geometric shape (e.g., a pyramid or cone shape) with a base adjacent to the surface of the chip, a vertex opposite the base and, optionally, mushroom-shaped cap atop the vertex. Each pad can include a single layer of conductive material or multiple layers of conductive material (e.g., a wetting layer stacked above a non-wetting layer). The pads can be left exposed to allow for subsequent connection to corresponding solder bumps on a chip carrier or a second chip. Alternatively, solder balls can be positioned on the conductive pads to allow for subsequent connection to corresponding solder-paste filled openings on a chip carrier or a second chip.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用改进的导电焊盘形成芯片的芯片和方法，其允许与芯片载体或另一个集成电路芯片的柔性C4连接。 垫具有三维几何形状（例如，金字塔或锥形），其具有与芯片表面相邻的基部，与基部相对的顶点以及可选地在顶点顶部的蘑菇形帽。 每个焊盘可以包括单层导电材料或多层导电材料（例如，堆叠在非润湿层上方的润湿层）。 焊盘可以被暴露以允许随后连接到芯片载体或第二芯片上的相应焊料凸块。 或者，焊球可以定位在导电焊盘上，以允许随后连接到芯片载体或第二芯片上相应的焊膏填充的开口。

公开(公告)号：US08569888B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-29

申请号：US13114079

申请日：2011-05-24

Applicant: Fen Chen ,  Jeffrey P. Gambino ,  Anthony K. Stamper ,  Timothy D. Sullivan

Inventor： Fen Chen ,  Jeffrey P. Gambino ,  Anthony K. Stamper ,  Timothy D. Sullivan

IPC: H01L23/48 ,  H01L21/4763

CPC classification number: H01L21/76816 ,  H01L21/76843 ,  H01L23/5283 ,  H01L23/53223 ,  H01L23/53238 ,  H01L23/5329 ,  H01L23/53295 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Disclosed is a wiring structure and method of forming the structure with a conductive diffusion barrier layer having a thick upper portion and thin lower portion. The thicker upper portion is located at the junction between the wiring structure and the adjacent dielectric materials. The thicker upper portion: (1) minimizes metal ion diffusion and, thereby TDDB; (2) allows a wire width to dielectric space width ratio that is optimal for low TDDB to be achieved at the top of the wiring structure; and (3) provides a greater surface area for via landing. The thinner lower portion: (1) allows a different wire width to dielectric space width ratio to be maintained in the rest of the wiring structure in order to balance other competing factors; (2) allows a larger cross-section of wire to reduce current density and, thereby reduce EM; and (3) avoids an increase in wiring structure resistivity.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有导电扩散阻挡层的结构的布线结构和方法，所述导电扩散阻挡层具有较厚的上部和较薄的下部。 较厚的上部位于布线结构和相邻电介质材料之间的接合处。 较厚的上部：（1）最小化金属离子扩散，从而使TDDB; （2）允许在布线结构的顶部实现对于低TDDB最佳的电线宽度与电介质空间宽度比; 和（3）为通孔着陆提供更大的表面积。 较薄的下部：（1）允许在布线结构的其余部分中保持不同的导线宽度与电介质空间宽度比，以平衡其他竞争因素; （2）允许更大的导线截面减小电流密度，从而减少EM; 和（3）避免了布线结构电阻率的增加。

公开(公告)号：US08546253B1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-01

申请号：US13415902

申请日：2012-03-09

Applicant: Timothy H. Daubenspeck ,  Jeffrey P. Gambino ,  Christopher D. Muzzy ,  Wolfgang Sauter ,  Timothy D. Sullivan

Inventor： Timothy H. Daubenspeck ,  Jeffrey P. Gambino ,  Christopher D. Muzzy ,  Wolfgang Sauter ,  Timothy D. Sullivan

IPC: H01L23/498 ,  H01L21/768

CPC classification number: H01L24/05 ,  H01L21/31144 ,  H01L24/03 ,  H01L24/13 ,  H01L2224/02313 ,  H01L2224/0236 ,  H01L2224/02375 ,  H01L2224/034 ,  H01L2224/03622 ,  H01L2224/0381 ,  H01L2224/0391 ,  H01L2224/03914 ,  H01L2224/0401 ,  H01L2224/05548 ,  H01L2224/05567 ,  H01L2224/05624 ,  H01L2224/13022 ,  H01L2224/13024 ,  H01L2224/13027 ,  H01L2224/13111 ,  H01L2224/14104 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/01083 ,  H01L2924/01049 ,  H01L2924/01047 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/00012

Abstract: The invention provides a semiconductor chip structure having at least one aluminum pad structure and a polyimide buffering layer under the aluminum pad structure, wherein the polyimide buffering layer is self-aligned to the aluminum pad structure, and a method of forming the same. The method includes forming a polyimide buffering layer on a substrate, forming an aluminum pad structure on the buffering layer, and, using the aluminum pad structure as a mask, etching the substrate to remove the polyimide buffering layer from the substrate everywhere except under the aluminum pad structure.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种半导体芯片结构，其具有在铝焊盘结构下方的至少一个铝焊盘结构和聚酰亚胺缓冲层，其中聚酰亚胺缓冲层与铝焊盘结构自对准，以及其形成方法。 该方法包括在基板上形成聚酰亚胺缓冲层，在缓冲层上形成铝焊盘结构，并且使用铝焊盘结构作为掩模，蚀刻基板以除去铝以外的其他处理的基板 垫结构。

公开(公告)号：US08508043B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US13298183

申请日：2011-11-16

Applicant: Timothy H. Daubenspeck ,  Jeffrey P. Gambino ,  Christopher D. Muzzy ,  David L. Questad ,  Wolfgang Sauter ,  Timothy D. Sullivan

Inventor： Timothy H. Daubenspeck ,  Jeffrey P. Gambino ,  Christopher D. Muzzy ,  David L. Questad ,  Wolfgang Sauter ,  Timothy D. Sullivan

IPC: H01L31/00

CPC classification number: H01L23/3171 ,  H01L23/3192 ,  H01L23/562 ,  H01L24/05 ,  H01L24/06 ,  H01L24/13 ,  H01L24/16 ,  H01L24/81 ,  H01L2224/02126 ,  H01L2224/02235 ,  H01L2224/0401 ,  H01L2224/05019 ,  H01L2224/05022 ,  H01L2224/05166 ,  H01L2224/05171 ,  H01L2224/05552 ,  H01L2224/05556 ,  H01L2224/05558 ,  H01L2224/05572 ,  H01L2224/05582 ,  H01L2224/05583 ,  H01L2224/05647 ,  H01L2224/05655 ,  H01L2224/06051 ,  H01L2224/061 ,  H01L2224/0612 ,  H01L2224/06131 ,  H01L2224/13007 ,  H01L2224/13017 ,  H01L2224/13022 ,  H01L2224/13027 ,  H01L2224/13111 ,  H01L2224/1312 ,  H01L2224/14051 ,  H01L2224/141 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/81191 ,  H01L2224/81801 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/15311 ,  H01L2924/351 ,  H01L2924/3512 ,  H01L2924/01047 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/01082 ,  H01L2924/01083 ,  H01L2924/01049 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/01074 ,  H01L2924/00012

Abstract: A topographical feature is formed proximate to a conductive bond pad that is used to couple a solder bump to a semiconductor die. The topographical feature is separated from the conductive bond pad by a gap. In one embodiment, the topographical feature is formed at a location that is slightly beyond the perimeter of the solder bump, wherein an edge of the bump is aligned vertically to coincide with the gap separating the conductive bond pad from the topographical feature. The topographical feature provides thickness enhancement of a non-conductive layer disposed over the semiconductor die and the conductive bond pad and stress buffering.

Abstract translation: 形成靠近用于将焊料凸块耦合到半导体管芯的导电接合焊盘的形貌特征。 地形特征与导电接合垫隔开间隙。 在一个实施例中，形貌特征形成在稍微超出焊料凸块周边的位置处，其中凸块的边缘垂直对齐，以将导电接合焊盘与形貌特征分开。 形貌特征提供了设置在半导体管芯上的非导电层的厚度增强和导电接合焊盘和应力缓冲。

公开(公告)号：US08446006B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-21

申请号：US12640752

申请日：2009-12-17

Applicant: Raschid J. Bezama ,  Timothy H. Daubenspeck ,  Gary LaFontant ,  Ian D. Melville ,  Ekta Misra ,  George J. Scott ,  Krystyna W. Semkow ,  Timothy D. Sullivan ,  Robin A. Susko ,  Thomas A. Wassick ,  Xiaojin Wei ,  Steven L. Wright

Inventor： Raschid J. Bezama ,  Timothy H. Daubenspeck ,  Gary LaFontant ,  Ian D. Melville ,  Ekta Misra ,  George J. Scott ,  Krystyna W. Semkow ,  Timothy D. Sullivan ,  Robin A. Susko ,  Thomas A. Wassick ,  Xiaojin Wei ,  Steven L. Wright

IPC: H01L23/498 ,  H01L21/3205

CPC classification number: H01L23/49816 ,  H01L21/76804 ,  H01L23/5226 ,  H01L24/03 ,  H01L24/05 ,  H01L24/11 ,  H01L24/13 ,  H01L2224/0401 ,  H01L2224/05011 ,  H01L2224/05012 ,  H01L2224/05013 ,  H01L2224/05094 ,  H01L2224/05551 ,  H01L2224/05552 ,  H01L2224/05555 ,  H01L2224/05558 ,  H01L2224/05559 ,  H01L2224/05572 ,  H01L2224/05647 ,  H01L2224/05655 ,  H01L2224/05684 ,  H01L2224/131 ,  H01L2224/13111 ,  H01L2224/13147 ,  H01L2924/01005 ,  H01L2924/01006 ,  H01L2924/01013 ,  H01L2924/01019 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/01033 ,  H01L2924/0105 ,  H01L2924/01074 ,  H01L2924/01075 ,  H01L2924/01082 ,  H01L2924/014 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Structures and methods to reduce maximum current density in a solder ball are disclosed. A method includes forming a contact pad in a last wiring level and forming a plurality of wires of the contact pad extending from side edges of the contact pad to respective ones of a plurality of vias. Each one of the plurality of wires has substantially the same electrical resistance.

Abstract translation: 公开了减少焊球中的最大电流密度的结构和方法。 一种方法包括在最后的布线层中形成接触焊盘，并且形成从接触焊盘的侧边缘延伸到多个通孔中的多个通孔的接触焊盘的多个导线。 多个导线中的每一根具有基本上相同的电阻。

公开(公告)号：US08242012B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-14

申请号：US12845065

申请日：2010-07-28

Applicant: Timothy H. Daubenspeck ,  Jeffrey P. Gambino ,  Christopher D. Muzzy ,  Wolfgang Sauter ,  Timothy D. Sullivan

Inventor： Timothy H. Daubenspeck ,  Jeffrey P. Gambino ,  Christopher D. Muzzy ,  Wolfgang Sauter ,  Timothy D. Sullivan

IPC: H01L21/44

CPC classification number: H01L21/76885 ,  H01L21/76852 ,  H01L23/3114 ,  H01L23/525 ,  H01L23/53238 ,  H01L24/03 ,  H01L24/05 ,  H01L24/11 ,  H01L24/13 ,  H01L2224/0231 ,  H01L2224/02331 ,  H01L2224/03462 ,  H01L2224/0401 ,  H01L2224/05007 ,  H01L2224/05008 ,  H01L2224/05027 ,  H01L2224/05082 ,  H01L2224/05155 ,  H01L2224/05164 ,  H01L2224/05166 ,  H01L2224/05169 ,  H01L2224/05171 ,  H01L2224/05572 ,  H01L2224/05644 ,  H01L2224/05647 ,  H01L2224/13022 ,  H01L2224/13109 ,  H01L2224/13111 ,  H01L2224/13113 ,  H01L2224/13118 ,  H01L2224/1312 ,  H01L2224/13139 ,  H01L2224/13147 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/01005 ,  H01L2924/01006 ,  H01L2924/01013 ,  H01L2924/01024 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/0103 ,  H01L2924/01033 ,  H01L2924/01049 ,  H01L2924/0105 ,  H01L2924/01051 ,  H01L2924/01073 ,  H01L2924/01074 ,  H01L2924/01078 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/014 ,  H01L2924/1305 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2224/05552

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a structure having a metal layer with top surface and sidewall passivation and a method of forming the structure. In one embodiment, a metal layer is electroplated onto a portion of a seed layer at the bottom of a trench. Then, the sidewalls of the metal layer are exposed and, for passivation, a second metal layer is electroplated onto the top surface and sidewalls of the metal layer. In another embodiment, a trench is formed in a dielectric layer. A seed layer is formed over the dielectric layer, lining the trench. A metal layer is electroplated onto the portion of the seed layer within the trench and a second metal layer is electroplated onto the top surface of the metal layer. Thus, in this case, passivation of the top surface and sidewalls of the metal layer is provided by the second metal layer and the dielectric layer, respectively.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有具有顶表面和侧壁钝化的金属层的结构的实施例以及形成该结构的方法。 在一个实施例中，金属层电镀在沟槽底部的种子层的一部分上。 然后，暴露金属层的侧壁，为了钝化，将第二金属层电镀在金属层的顶表面和侧壁上。 在另一个实施例中，在电介质层中形成沟槽。 在电介质层上形成种子层，衬在沟槽上。 将金属层电镀在沟槽内的种子层的部分上，并且将第二金属层电镀到金属层的顶表面上。 因此，在这种情况下，金属层的顶表面和侧壁的钝化分别由第二金属层和电介质层提供。

公开(公告)号：US08237279B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-07

申请号：US12879602

申请日：2010-09-10

Applicant: Timothy H. Daubenspeck ,  Jeffrey P. Gambino ,  Christopher D. Muzzy ,  Wolfgang Sauter ,  Timothy D. Sullivan

Inventor： Timothy H. Daubenspeck ,  Jeffrey P. Gambino ,  Christopher D. Muzzy ,  Wolfgang Sauter ,  Timothy D. Sullivan

IPC: H01L23/48

CPC classification number: H01L24/03 ,  H01L24/05 ,  H01L24/11 ,  H01L24/13 ,  H01L2224/02126 ,  H01L2224/034 ,  H01L2224/03622 ,  H01L2224/03912 ,  H01L2224/0401 ,  H01L2224/05027 ,  H01L2224/05124 ,  H01L2224/05147 ,  H01L2224/05166 ,  H01L2224/05572 ,  H01L2224/05655 ,  H01L2224/05671 ,  H01L2224/10126 ,  H01L2224/11462 ,  H01L2224/1147 ,  H01L2224/13007 ,  H01L2224/13022 ,  H01L2224/131 ,  H01L2224/13111 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/16227 ,  H01L2924/00013 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/351 ,  H01L2924/01074 ,  H01L2924/01082 ,  H01L2224/13099 ,  H01L2224/13599 ,  H01L2224/05599 ,  H01L2224/05099 ,  H01L2224/29099 ,  H01L2224/29599 ,  H01L2924/014 ,  H01L2224/05552 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: In one embodiment, a collar structure includes a non-conductive layer that relieves stress around the perimeter of each of the solder balls that connect the semiconductor die to the semiconductor chip package substrate, and another non-conductive layer placed underneath to passivate the entire surface of the die.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，套环结构包括非导电层，其将围绕将半导体管芯连接到半导体芯片封装衬底的每个焊球的周边释放应力，以及放置在其下方以钝化整个表面的另一非导电层 的死亡。

公开(公告)号：US20120119366A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-17

申请号：US13356013

申请日：2012-01-23

Applicant: Baozhen Li ,  Paul S. McLaughlin ,  Timothy D. Sullivan

Inventor： Baozhen Li ,  Paul S. McLaughlin ,  Timothy D. Sullivan

IPC: H01L23/532

CPC classification number: H01L21/76816 ,  H01L23/5226 ,  H01L23/528 ,  H01L23/53238 ,  H01L23/53252 ,  H01L23/53266 ,  H01L23/5329 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A liner-to-liner direct contact is formed between an upper metallic liner of a conductive via and a lower metallic liner of a metal line below. The liner-to-liner contact impedes abrupt electromigration failures and enhances electromigration resistance of the metal interconnect structure. The at least one dielectric material portion may include a plurality of dielectric material portions arranged to insure direct contact of between the upper metallic liner and the lower metallic liner. Alternatively, the at least one dielectric material portion may comprise a single dielectric portion of which the area has a sufficient lateral overlap with the area of the conductive via to insure that a liner-to-liner direct contact is formed within the range of allowed lithographic overlay variations.

Abstract translation: 在导电通孔的上金属衬套和下面的金属线的下金属衬垫之间形成衬管到衬垫直接接触。 衬套到衬垫接触件阻止突然的电迁移故障并增强金属互连结构的电迁移阻力。 所述至少一个电介质材料部分可以包括多个电介质材料部分，其布置成确保上金属衬垫和下金属衬垫之间的直接接触。 或者，所述至少一个介电材料部分可以包括单个电介质部分，其中该区域具有与导电通孔的面积的足够的横向重叠，以确保在允许的光刻的范围内形成衬管到衬垫的直接接触 重叠变化。

公开(公告)号：US20120076172A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-29

申请号：US12892406

申请日：2010-09-28

Applicant: Jason P. Gill ,  David L. Harmon ,  Timothy D. Sullivan

Inventor： Jason P. Gill ,  David L. Harmon ,  Timothy D. Sullivan

IPC: G01K5/52

CPC classification number: G01K5/52

Abstract: The present invention provides a micro-electro-mechanical-system (MEMS) temperature sensor that employs a suspended spiral comprising a material with a positive coefficient of thermal expansion. The thermal expansion of the suspended spiral is guided to by a set of guideposts to provide a linear movement of the free end of the suspended spiral, which is converted to an electrical signal by a set of conductive rotor azimuthal fins that are interdigitated with a set of conductive stator azimuthal fins by measuring the amount of capacitive coupling therebetween. Real time temperature may thus be measured through the in-situ measurement of the capacitive coupling. Optionally, the MEMS temperature sensor may have a ratchet and a pawl to enable ex-situ measurement.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种微电子机械系统（MEMS）温度传感器，其采用悬浮螺旋，其包括具有正的热膨胀系数的材料。 悬挂螺旋的热膨胀由一组导轨引导以提供悬挂螺旋的自由端的线性运动，其被一组导电转子方位角翅片转换成电信号，所述导电转子方位角翅片与组相互指向 通过测量导电定子方位翅片之间的电容耦合量。 因此可以通过电容耦合的原位测量来测量实时温度。 可选地，MEMS温度传感器可以具有棘轮和棘爪以使得能够进行非原位测量。