摘要:
A method is proposed for forming circuit probing (CP) contact points on fine pitch peripheral bond pads (PBP) on a flip chip for the purpose of facilitating peripheral circuit probing of the internal circuitry of the flip chip. The proposed method is characterized in the forming of a dual-layer NiV/Cu metallization structure, rather than a triple-layer Al/NiV/Cu metallization structure, over each aluminum-based PBP, which includes a bottom layer of nickel-vanadium (NiV) deposited over the aluminum-based PBP and an upper layer of copper (Cu) deposited over the nickel-vanadium layer. When low-resolution photolithographic and etching equipment is used for photoresist mask definition for selective removal of the NiV/Cu metallization structure, the resulted photoresist masking can be misaligned to the PBP. However, since no aluminum layer is included in the metallization structure, a Cu/NiV specific etchant would only etch away the copper layer and the nickel-vanadium layer but not the aluminum-based PBP, thus leaving the unmasked portion of the aluminum-based PBP intact.
摘要:
A method is proposed for forming circuit probing (CP) contact points on fine pitch peripheral bond pads (PBP) on a flip chip for the purpose of facilitating peripheral circuit probing of the internal circuitry of the flip chip. The proposed method is characterized in the forming of a dual-layer NiV/Cu metallization structure, rather than a triple-layer Al/NiV/Cu metallization structure, over each aluminum-based PBP, which includes a bottom layer of nickel-vanadium (NiV) deposited over the aluminum-based PBP and an upper layer of copper (Cu) deposited over the nickel-vanadium layer. When low-resolution photolithographic and etching equipment is used for photoresist mask definition for selective removal of the NiV/Cu metallization structure, the resulted photoresist masking can be misaligned to the PBP. However, since no aluminum layer is included in the metallization structure, a Cu/NiV specific etchant would only etch away the copper layer and the nickel-vanadium layer but not the aluminum-based PBP, thus leaving the unmasked portion of the aluminum-based PBP intact.
摘要:
A semiconductor substrate includes a substrate having plurality of electrical contact pads formed thereon, a first insulating protective layer formed on the substrate that exposes the electrical contact pads, a plurality of metal layers formed on the exposed electrical contact pads, a second insulating protective layer formed on the first insulating protective layer that exposes a portion of the metal layers, and a plurality of solder bumps formed on the exposed metal layers having copper. Through the second insulating protective layer covering a portion of the metal layers, the solder bumps are prevented from falling off or crack when the semiconductor substrate is under a temperature test.
摘要:
A process for forming a lead-free bump on an electronic component includes preparing the electronic component with at least one bond pad and a passivation layer formed thereon; forming an under bump metallurgy (UBM) structure on the passivation layer and the bond pad; applying a photoresist over the passivation layer, the photoresist having at least one opening corresponding to the bond pad; depositing a thick copper layer (about 1 to 10 μm thick) in the opening by electroplating; applying a copper-free or low-copper-content solder material on the copper layer; and performing a reflowing procedure under a suitable reflow temperature profile to allow copper ions to diffuse from the copper layer to the solder material so as to form the lead-free bump. This increases the copper content in the solder material but not raising the reflow temperature profile, thereby preventing deterioration of the photoresist due to over heat.
摘要:
A solder-pump fabrication method is proposed, which is used for the fabrication of solder bumps with high coplanarity over a semiconductor chip for flip-chip application. The proposed solder-bump fabrication method is characterized in the use of a two-step solder-bump fabrication process, including a first step of electroplating solder over UBM (Under Bump Metallization) pads to a controlled height still below the topmost surface of the mask, and a second step of screen-printing solder paste over the electroplated solder layer. The combined structure of the electroplated solder layer and the printed solder layer is then reflowed to form the desired solder bump. Since the proposed solder-bump fabrication method allows the solder material electroplated and printed over the UBM pads to be confined within the mask openings and never exceed the topmost surface of the mask, the resulted solder bumps would not be bridged to neighboring ones. Moreover, the proposed solder-bump fabrication method allows all the resulted solder bumps to be substantially equally sized to achieve high coplanarity.
摘要:
A fabrication method of a semiconductor structure includes providing a chip having at least an electrode pad, forming a titanium layer on the electrode pad, forming a dielectric layer on the chip and a portion of the titanium layer, forming a copper layer on the dielectric layer and the titanium layer, forming a conductive pillar on the copper layer corresponding in position to the titanium layer, and removing a portion of the copper layer that is not covered by the conductive pillar. When the portion of the copper layer is removed by etching, undercutting of the titanium layer is avoided since the titanium layer is covered by the dielectric layer, thereby providing an improved support for the conductive pillar to increase product reliability.
摘要:
A semiconductor device and a fabrication method thereof are proposed. A first dielectric layer is formed on a semiconductor substrate having at least one bond pad, wherein the first dielectric layer has a first opening for exposing the bond pad and a second opening at a predetermined position for redistribution. A first metallic layer is applied on the first dielectric layer and in the first and second openings. A second metallic layer and a third metallic layer are formed on the first metallic layer at positions corresponding to the first and second openings, respectively. A second dielectric layer and a solder bump are formed on the second and third metallic layers, respectively. The second metallic layer can assure electrical quality of the first metallic layer corresponding to the first opening without having an electrical break of the first metallic layer for redistribution.
摘要:
A semiconductor device and a fabrication method thereof are proposed. A first dielectric layer is formed on a semiconductor substrate having at least one bond pad, wherein the first dielectric layer has a first opening for exposing the bond pad and a second opening at a predetermined position for redistribution. A first metallic layer is applied on the first dielectric layer and in the first and second openings. A second metallic layer and a third metallic layer are formed on the first metallic layer at positions corresponding to the first and second openings, respectively. A second dielectric layer and a solder bump are formed on the second and third metallic layers, respectively. The second metallic layer can assure electrical quality of the first metallic layer corresponding to the first opening without having an electrical break of the first metallic layer for redistribution.
摘要:
A process for forming a lead-free bump on an electronic component includes preparing the electronic component with at least one bond pad and a passivation layer formed thereon; forming an under bump metallurgy (UBM) structure on the passivation layer and the bond pad; applying a photoresist over the passivation layer, the photoresist having at least one opening corresponding to the bond pad; depositing a thick copper layer (about 1 to 10 μm thick) in the opening by electroplating; applying a copper-free or low-copper-content solder material on the copper layer; and performing a reflowing procedure under a suitable reflow temperature profile to allow copper ions to diffuse from the copper layer to the solder material so as to form the lead-free bump. This increases the copper content in the solder material but not raising the reflow temperature profile, thereby preventing deterioration of the photoresist due to over heat.
摘要:
A semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor chip having at least an electrode pad, a first metal layer formed on the electrode pad, a second metal layer completely formed on and in contact with the first metal layer, and a conductive pillar disposed on the second metal layer, where a material of the first metal layer is different from a material of the second metal layer, the first metal layer has a first distribution-projected area larger than a second distribution projected-area of the conductive pillar, and the second metal layer has a third distribution-projected area that is the same as the second distribution-projected area of the conductive pillar.