Abstract:
Provided herein is a method of making an integrated circuit device using copper metallization on 1-3 PZT composite. The method includes providing an overlay of electroplated immersion of gold (Au) to cover copper metal traces, the overlay preventing oxidation on 1:3 PZT composite with material. Also included is the formation of immersion Au nickel electrodes on the 1-3 PZT composite to achieve pad metallization for external connections.
Abstract:
Provided herein is a method of making an integrated circuit device using copper metallization on 1-3 PZT composite. The method includes providing an overlay of electroplated immersion of gold (Au) to cover copper metal traces, the overlay preventing oxidation on 1:3 PZT composite with material. Also included is the formation of immersion Au nickel electrodes on the 1-3 PZT composite to achieve pad metallization for external connections.
Abstract:
Method and product for forming a dual damascene interconnect structure, wherein depositing a copper sulfide interface layer as sidewalls to the opening deters migration or diffusing of copper ions into the dielectric material.
Abstract:
A semiconductor chip having an exposed metal terminating pad thereover, and a separate substrate having a corresponding exposed metal bump thereover are provided. A conducting polymer plug is formed over the exposed metal terminating pad. A conforming interface layer is formed over the conducting polymer plug. The conducting polymer plug of the semiconductor chip is aligned with the corresponding metal bump. The conforming interface layer over the conducting polymer plug is mated with the corresponding metal bump. The conforming interface layer is thermally decomposed, adhering and permanently attaching the conducting polymer plug with the corresponding metal bump. Methods of forming and patterning a nickel carbonyl layer are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A method of bonding a bonding element to a metal bonding pad comprises the following steps. A semiconductor structure having an exposed, recessed metal bonding pad within a layer opening is provided. The layer has an upper surface. A conductive cap having a predetermined thickness is formed over the metal bonding pad. A bonding element is bonded to the conductive cap to form an electrical connection with the metal bonding pad.
Abstract:
A method of bonding a bonding element to a metal bonding pad, comprising the following steps. A semiconductor structure having an exposed metal bonding pad within a passivation layer opening is provided. The bonding pad has an upper surface. A bonding element is positioned to contact the bonding pad upper surface. A bonding solution is applied within the passivation layer opening, covering the bonding pad and a portion of the bonding element. The structure is annealed by heating said bonding element to selectively solidify the bonding solution proximate said contact of said bonding element to said bonding pad, bonding the bonding element to the bonding pad.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for reducing gouging during via formation. In one embodiment, the present invention is comprised of a method which includes forming an opening into a substrate. The opening is formed extending into the substrate and terminating on at least a portion of a target to which it is desired to form an electrical connection. After the formation of the opening, the present embodiment lines the opening with a liner material. In this embodiment, the liner material is adapted to at least partially fill a portion of the opening which is not landed on the target. The liner material of the present embodiment prevents substantial further etching of the substrate conventionally caused by the opening being at least partially unlanded on the target. Next, the present embodiment subjects the liner material to an etching process such that the liner material is substantially removed from that region of the target where the opening was landed on the target. In this embodiment, liner material residing in the region where the opening is unlanded prevents further gouging of the substrate proximate to the target.
Abstract:
Method and product for forming a dual damascene interconnect structure, wherein depositing a copper sulfide interface layer as sidewalls to the opening deters migration or diffusing of copper ions into the dielectric material.
Abstract:
A method of forming a conductive cap layer over a metal bonding pad comprises the following steps. A semiconductor structure is provided having an exposed, recessed metal bonding pad within a layer opening. The layer has an upper surface. The exposed metal bonding pad is treated with a solution containing soluble metal ions to form a conductive cap over the metal bonding pad. The conductive cap layer is comprised of the solution metal and has a predetermined thickness. An external bonding element may then be bonded to the conductive cap, forming an electrical connection with the metal bonding pad.
Abstract:
A method of forming a metal plug, comprising the following steps. An etched dielectric layer, over a conductive layer, over a semiconductor structure are provided. The etched dielectric layer having a via hole and an exposed periphery. The etched dielectric layer is treated with at least one alkaline earth element source to form an in-situ metal barrier layer within the dielectric layer exposed periphery. A metal plug is formed within the via hole wherein the in-situ metal barrier layer prevents diffusion of the metal from the metal plug into the dielectric oxide layer.