Abstract:
A dielectric structure is formed by a molding process, so that a first surface (32, 432) of a dielectric structure is shaped by contact with the mold. The opposite second surface (34, 434) of the dielectric structure is applied onto the front surface of a wafer element (38, 438). The dielectric structure may include protruding bumps (30, 130, 230) and terminals (44, 144, 244) may be formed on the bumps. The bumps may be of a precise height. The terminals lie at a precisely controlled height above the front surface of the wafer element. The terminals may include projecting posts (213, 413) which extend above a surrounding solder mask layer (248, 448) to facilitate engagement with a test fixture. The posts are immersed within solder joints (274) when the structure is bonded to a circuit panel.
Abstract:
A method (100) of protecting through-substrate via (TSV) die from bonding damage includes providing a substrate including a plurality of TSV die having a topside including active circuitry, a bottomside, and a plurality of TSVs that include an inner metal core that reaches from the topside to protruding TSV tips that extend out from the bottomside (101). A protective layer is formed on or applied to the bottomside of the TSV die including between and over the protruding TSV tips (102). The TSV die is bonded with its topside down onto a workpiece having a workpiece surface and its bottomside up and in contact with a bond head (104). The protective layer reduces damage from the bonding process including warpage of the TSV die by preventing the bond head from making direct contact to the protruding TSV tips.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a method for making an integrated circuit (40) capable of being surface-mounted which consists in first making a housing with a rear face and an array of connection pins extending underneath said rear surface perpendicular thereto, and then in forming at the end of each pin a ball (44) of alloy with low melting point enclosing said end and welded thereto. The invention also concerns an integrated circuit (40) capable of being surface-mounted, comprising a housing with a rear surface and an array of connection pins, with substantially constant cross-section along the pin, extending underneath said rear surface perpendicular thereto. A ball (44) of alloy with low melting point is welded to the end of each pin (42) enclosing said end. The invention is applicable to surface-mounted integrated circuits.
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to a new interconnection and a method for making the same, and more particularly, to an elongated solder interconnection and a method for making the same. On an electronic carrier, a pad is formed on which a solder mass is deposited and capped with a metal layer, thereby forming an elongated solder interconnection. A further elongated solder interconnection can now be formed by forming a second solder mass on the first solder mass that has been capped by a metal layer. Additional elongated solder interconnection can be formed by capping the preceding solder mass and/or the last solder mass with a metal capping layer. Alternatively, the encapsulating layer can be in the form of a sidewall spacer formed on the sidewalls of the solder mass.
Abstract:
A technique is disclosed for causing the top surfaces of solder bumps on a chip (40) to be in the same plane to ensure a more reliable bond between the chip (40) and a substrate (62). The chip (40) is provided with solder pads (42, 44) that may have different heights. A dielectric layer (50) is formed between the solder pads (42, 44). A relatively thick metal layer (52) is plated over the solder pads (42, 44). The metal layer (52) is planarized to cause the top surfaces of the metal layer (52) portions over the solder pads (42, 44) to be in the same plane and above the dielectric layer (50). A substantially uniform thin layer of solder (58) is deposited over the planarized metal layer portions (52) so that the top surfaces of the solder bumps are substantially in the same plane, which may be substantially parallel to the top surface of the chip (40) or at an angle relative to the top surface of the chip (40). The chip (40) is then positioned over a substrate (62) having corresponding metal pads (64), and the solder (58) is reflowed or ultrasonically bonded to the substrate pads (64).
Abstract:
A 3D interconnect structure and method of manufacture are described in which metal redistribution layers (RDLs) are integrated with through-silicon vias (TSVs) and using a "plate through resist" type process flow. A silicon nitride or silicon carbide passivation layer may be provided between the thinned device wafer back side and the RDLs to provide a hermetic barrier and polish stop layer during the process flow.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for forming a copper pillar on a semi-conducting substrate, the copper pillar having an underbump metallization area comprising a metal less noble than copper and optionally a solder bump on the top portion, and having a layer of a second metal selected from tin, tin alloys, silver, and silver alloys deposited onto the side walls of said copper pillar. A layer of a first metal which is more noble than copper is deposited onto the entire outer surface of the copper pillar prior to deposition of the second metal layer. The layer of a second metal then has at least a reduced number of undesired pin-holes and serves as a protection layer for the underlying copper pillar.