Abstract:
A process is described for forming a common input-output (I/O) site that is suitable for both wire-bond and solder bump flip chip connections, such as controlled-collapse chip connections (C4). The present invention is particularly suited to semiconductor chips that use copper as the interconnection material, in which the soft dielectrics used in manufacturing such chips are susceptible to damage due to bonding forces. The present invention reduces the risk of damage by providing site having a noble metal on the top surface of the pad, while providing a diffusion barrier to maintain the high conductivity of the metal interconnects. Process steps for forming an I/O site within a substrate are reduced by providing a method for selectively depositing metal layers in a feature formed in the substrate. Since the I/O sites of the present invention may be used for either wire-bond or solder bump connections, this provides increased flexibility for chip interconnection options, while also reducing process costs.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for filling a via within a wafer, particularly, for filling a blind via first, and various devices for carrying out the method. SOLUTION: The method includes a step for evacuating the via of air, a step for trapping at least a portion of a wafer and a paste with which to fill the via between two surfaces, and a step for filling the via by applying pressure to the paste. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
Sealing a via using a soventless, low viscosity, high temperature stable polymer or a high solids content polymer solution of low viscosity, where the polymeric material is impregnated within the via (100) at an elevated temperature, A supply chamber (630) is introduced to administer the polymeric material at an elevated temperature, typically at a temperature high enough to liquefy the polymeric material. The polymeric material is introduced through heated supply lines under force from a pump, piston, or a vacuum held within said supply chamber.
Abstract:
Method and apparatus for fluxlessly solder bonding a solder mound (2) to a solder wettable surface (8,10). A heated gas (12), preferably a reducing or non-reactive gas, is directed at a solid solder mound (2). Gas is heated to a temperature sufficient to melt solder mound. The heated gas is directed at the molten solder mound (2) at a momentum sufficient to disperse an oxide layer at the surface of the molten solder mound (2). Dispersing the oxide layer permits the molten solder to wet the solder wettable surface. The molten solder is cooled to form a solder bond.
Abstract:
Method and apparatus for fluxlessly solder bonding a solder mound (2) to a solder wettable surface (8,10). A heated gas (12), preferably a reducing or non-reactive gas, is directed at a solid solder mound (2). Gas is heated to a temperature sufficient to melt solder mound. The heated gas is directed at the molten solder mound (2) at a momentum sufficient to disperse an oxide layer at the surface of the molten solder mound (2). Dispersing the oxide layer permits the molten solder to wet the solder wettable surface. The molten solder is cooled to form a solder bond.