摘要:
A semiconductor wafer structure includes a plurality of dies, a first scribe line extending along a first direction, a second scribe line extending along a second direction and intersecting the first scribe line, wherein the first and the second scribe lines have an intersection region. A test line is formed in the scribe line, wherein the test line crosses the intersection region. Test pads are formed in the test line and only outside a free region defined substantially in the intersection region.
摘要:
A semiconductor wafer structure includes a plurality of dies, a first scribe line extending along a first direction, a second scribe line extending along a second direction and intersecting the first scribe line, wherein the first and the second scribe lines have an intersection region. A test line is formed in the scribe line, wherein the test line crosses the intersection region. Test pads are formed in the test line and only outside a free region defined substantially in the intersection region.
摘要:
A semiconductor structure includes a daisy chain adjacent to an edge of a semiconductor chip. The daisy chain includes a plurality of horizontal metal lines distributed in a plurality of metallization layers, wherein the horizontal metal lines are serially connected; a plurality of connecting pads in a same layer and electrically connecting the horizontal metal lines, wherein the connecting pads are physically separated from each other; and a plurality of vertical metal lines, each connecting one of the connecting pads to one of the horizontal metal lines, wherein one of the plurality of connecting pads is connected to one of the plurality of horizontal metal lines by only one of the plurality of vertical metal lines; and a seal ring adjacent and electrically disconnected from the daisy chain.
摘要:
A semiconductor structure includes a daisy chain adjacent to an edge of a semiconductor chip. The daisy chain includes a plurality of horizontal metal lines distributed in a plurality of metallization layers, wherein the horizontal metal lines are serially connected; a plurality of connecting pads in a same layer and electrically connecting the horizontal metal lines, wherein the connecting pads are physically separated from each other; and a plurality of vertical metal lines, each connecting one of the connecting pads to one of the horizontal metal lines, wherein one of the plurality of connecting pads is connected to one of the plurality of horizontal metal lines by only one of the plurality of vertical metal lines; and a seal ring adjacent and electrically disconnected from the daisy chain.
摘要:
A bonding pad design is disclosed that includes one or more pad groups on a semiconductor device. Each pad group is made up of two or more bonding pads that have an alternating orientation, such that adjacent bonding pads have their bond ball on opposite sides in relation to the adjacent bonding pad.
摘要:
A bonding pad design is disclosed that includes one or more pad groups on a semiconductor device. Each pad group is made up of two or more bonding pads that have an alternating orientation, such that adjacent bonding pads have their bond ball on opposite sides in relation to the adjacent bonding pad.
摘要:
A semiconductor structure having an efficient thermal path and a method for forming the same are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a protection ring over a semiconductor substrate and substantially encloses a laser fuse structure. The laser fuse structure includes a laser fuse and a connection structure connecting the fuse to integrated circuits. The protection ring is thermally coupled to the semiconductor substrate by contacts. The semiconductor structure further includes a metal plate conducting heat generated by a laser beam to the protection ring.
摘要:
A solder bump on a semiconductor substrate is provided. The solder bump comprises a semiconductor substrate having a top copper pad thereon, a protective layer on the semiconductor substrate and at least one inorganic passivation layer overlying the protective layer with a first opening exposing the top copper pad, wherein the inorganic passivation layer has a thinner portion adjacent a top portion of the first opening. The solder bump further comprises a soft passivation layer on the inorganic passivation layer with a second opening larger than the first opening, an under bump metal layer conformally formed along the first opening and the second opening and a solder bump formed on the under bump metal layer.
摘要:
A solder bump on a semiconductor substrate is provided. The solder bump comprises a semiconductor substrate having a top copper pad thereon, a protective layer on the semiconductor substrate and at least one inorganic passivation layer overlying the protective layer with a first opening exposing the top copper pad, wherein the inorganic passivation layer has a thinner portion adjacent a top portion of the first opening. The solder bump further comprises a soft passivation layer on the inorganic passivation layer with a second opening larger than the first opening, an under bump metal layer conformally formed along the first opening and the second opening and a solder bump formed on the under bump metal layer.
摘要:
An integrated circuit structure includes a lower dielectric layer; an upper dielectric layer over the lower dielectric layer; and a seal ring. The seal ring includes an upper metal line in the upper dielectric layer; a continuous via bar underlying and abutting the upper metal line, wherein the continuous via bar has a width greater than about 70 percent of a width of the upper metal line; a lower metal line in the lower dielectric layer; and a via bar underlying and abutting the lower metal line. The via bar has a width substantially less than a half of a width of the lower metal line.