摘要:
Disclosed are embodiments of an electroplating system and an associated electroplating method that allow for depositing of metal alloys with a uniform plate thickness and with the means to alter dynamically the alloy composition. Specifically, by using multiple anodes, each with different types of soluble metals, the system and method avoid the need for periodic plating bath replacement and also allow the ratio of metals within the deposited alloy to be selectively varied by applying different voltages to the different metals. The system and method further avoids the uneven current density and potential distribution and, thus, the non-uniform plating thicknesses exhibited by prior art methods by selectively varying the shape and placement of the anodes within the plating bath. Additionally, the system and method allows for fine tuning of the plating thickness by using electrically insulating selectively placed prescribed baffles.
摘要:
An electroplating/etch apparatus including a fluid jet and a dryer present over the tank containing the electrolyte for the electroplating/etch process. The fluid jet and the dryer remove excess liquids, such as electrolyte, from the component being plated or etched, e.g., working electrode. The working electrode is present on a holder that traverses from a first position within the tank during a plating or etch operation to a second position that is outside the containing the plating electrolyte. The fluid jet rinses the working electrode when the holder is in the second position, and the forced air dryer blows any remaining fluid from the fluid jet and the electrolyte from the working electrode into the tank.
摘要:
An electroplating apparatus is provided that includes a plating tank for containing a plating electrolyte. A counter electrode, e.g., anode, is present in a first portion of the plating tank. A cathode system is present in a second portion of the plating tank. The cathode system includes a working electrode and a thief electrode. The thief electrode is present between the working electrode and the counter electrode. The thief electrode includes an exterior face that is in contact with the plating electrolyte that is offset from the plating surface of the working electrode. In one embodiment, the thief electrode overlaps a portion of the working electrode about the perimeter of the working electrode. In one embodiment, a method is provided of using the aforementioned electroplating apparatus that provides increased uniformity in the plating thickness.
摘要:
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.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to a method of packaging multiple semiconductor chips on a second semiconductor chips with a built-in efficient cooling means. One embodiment is to place two multiple chip stacks on opposing sides of a vapor chamber for transferring heat away from the semiconductor chips. Another embodiment is to construct a vapor chamber with a substrate such that at least one multiple chip stack is embedded inside the vapor chamber.
摘要:
A distribution apparatus, system and method for thermal control whereby a plate of a manifold assembly has predetermined surface features positioned on specific locations on a surface thereof for enhancing the cooling capabilities of the assembly. The predetermined surface features of the plate delay a velocity decay of a fluid impinging the surface of the plate, while also increase the surface area of the plate exposed to the impinging liquid, which in turn, maximize both the reliability and thermal performance of the overall thermal system at a given maximum operating pressure.
摘要:
Disclosed are embodiments of an electroplating system and an associated electroplating method that allow for depositing of metal alloys with a uniform plate thickness and with the means to alter dynamically the alloy composition. Specifically, by using multiple anodes, each with different types of soluble metals, the system and method avoid the need for periodic plating bath replacement and also allow the ratio of metals within the deposited alloy to be selectively varied by applying different voltages to the different metals. The system and method further avoids the uneven current density and potential distribution and, thus, the non-uniform plating thicknesses exhibited by prior art methods by selectively varying the shape and placement of the anodes within the plating bath. Additionally, the system and method allows for fine tuning of the plating thickness by using electrically insulating selectively placed prescribed baffles.
摘要:
A fluid particle cleaner and method are disclosed. The invention provides a partition to a side of a fluid nozzle to form: a central cavity configured to define the fluid departing the surface into a central cavity vortex; and a side cavity adjacent the central cavity to define fluid escaping from the central cavity into a side vortex. The vortices interact in a counter-rotating and stationary fashion. The strong and smaller central vortex creates an upward air velocity field that forces any airborne particle to move away from the surface. The side vortex is designed to: connect the central vortex velocity field to the vacuum flow and allow airborne particles to remain suspended until they reach the vacuum flow; and create a decelerating field for high speed particles traveling parallel (horizontally) to the surface to increase the residence time in the central vortex with positive vertical velocity.
摘要:
A method and structure for a chip detach apparatus and method that limits the solder ball maximum shear rate and, more particularly, that delays the application of shear force until a minimum predefined temperature is reached. The chip detach apparatus and method can be applied to chips with high solder ball counts, chips with small solder ball sizes, and chips with weak surface strength. The chip detach apparatus and method measures and accounts for variability in the electronic module manufacturing and assembly.
摘要:
An electronic package assembly for electrical interconnection between two electronic modules having differing conductive array parameters is disclosed. The electronic package assembly includes two electronic modules, providing between the two electronic modules an interposer having a top surface and a bottom surface; a first set of conductive arrays having a first conductive array parameter on the top surface, and a second set of conductive arrays having a second conductive array parameter on the bottom surface, the second conductive array and the first conductive array having differing parameters. A plurality of conductors traverses a thickness of the interposer of the electronic package assembly, with the conductors including a conductive material optionally coated with a dielectric material, the conductors having a first end at the first conductive arrays and a second end at the second conductive arrays, whereby the conductors connecting the first and second conductive arrays therein are adapted to spatially transform the differing parameters to provide an electrical interconnection. A conductive matrix surrounds the conductors of the interposer of the electronic package assembly. The first set of conductive arrays includes the same conductive array parameters as a first electronic module and the second set of conductive arrays includes the same conductive array parameters as a second electronic module.