Abstract:
In some embodiments, the present invention relates to a method of integrated chip bonding. The method forms a conductive trace on a surface of a first work piece, and a conductive bump on a surface of a second work piece. The conductive bump has a recess. A reflow process is performed on a solder layer to electrically couple the conductive trace and the conductive bump. The solder layer fills a part of the recess during the reflow process. By filling the recess during the reflow process, electrical shorting between the conductive trace and an adjacent conductive is reduced.
Abstract:
A technique which improves the reliability in coupling between a bump electrode of a semiconductor chip and wiring of a mounting substrate, more particularly a technique which guarantees the flatness of a bump electrode even when wiring lies in a top wiring layer under the bump electrode, thereby improving the reliability in coupling between the bump electrode and the wiring formed on a glass substrate. Wiring, comprised of a power line or signal line, and a dummy pattern are formed in a top wiring layer beneath a non-overlap region of a bump electrode. The dummy pattern is located to fill the space between wirings to reduce irregularities caused by the wirings and space in the top wiring layer. A surface protection film formed to cover the top wiring layer is flattened by CMP.
Abstract:
A technique which improves the reliability in coupling between a bump electrode of a semiconductor chip and wiring of a mounting substrate, more particularly a technique which guarantees the flatness of a bump electrode even when wiring lies in a top wiring layer under the bump electrode, thereby improving the reliability in coupling between the bump electrode and the wiring formed on a glass substrate. Wiring, comprised of a power line or signal line, and a dummy pattern are formed in a top wiring layer beneath a non-overlap region of a bump electrode. The dummy pattern is located to fill the space between wirings to reduce irregularities caused by the wirings and space in the top wiring layer. A surface protection film formed to cover the top wiring layer is flattened by CMP.
Abstract:
A system and method for testing electrical connections is provided. In an embodiment one or more floating pads may be manufactured in electrical connection with an underbump metallization structure. A test may then be performed to measure the electrical characteristics of the underbump metallization structure through the floating pad in order to test for defects. Alternatively, a conductive connection may be formed on the underbump metallization and the test may be performed on the conductive connection and the underbump metallization together.
Abstract:
A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor element on which electrode pads are laid out. A wiring substrate includes connecting pads respectively arranged in correspondence with the electrode pads. Pillar-shaped electrode terminals are respectively formed on the electrode pads of the semiconductor element. A solder joint electrically connects a distal portion of each electrode terminal and the corresponding connecting pad on the wiring substrate. Each electrode terminal includes a basal portion, which is connected to the corresponding electrode pad, and a guide, which is formed in the distal portion. The guide has a smaller cross-sectional area than the basal portion as viewed from above. The guide has a circumference and the basal portion has a circumference that is partially flush with the circumference of the guide. The guide is formed to guide solder toward the circumference of the guide.
Abstract:
Provided is a semiconductor chip having a narrowed pitch between terminals, the chip being capable of suppressing occurrence of poor connection between the chip and a substrate on which the chip is mounted. In an LSI chip including an input bump group, which is composed of a plurality of input bumps aligned in a line along one long side of its bottom surface, and an output bump group, which is composed of a plurality of output bumps arranged in a staggered manner along the other long side of the bottom surface, a dummy bump group is provided in an area between an area where the input bump group is provided and an area where the output bump group is provided, the dummy bump group including a plurality of rectangular dummy bumps which have long side extending along a direction perpendicular to the long sides of the bottom surface.
Abstract:
A method of forming an interconnection, including a spring contact element, by lithographic techniques. In one embodiment, the method includes applying a masking material over a first portion of a substrate, the masking material having an opening which will define a first portion of a spring structure, depositing a structure material (e.g., conductive material) in the opening, and overfilling the opening with the structure material, removing a portion of the structure material, and removing a first portion of the masking material. In this embodiment, at least a portion of the first portion of the spring structure is freed of masking material. In one aspect of the invention, the method includes planarizing the masking material layer and structure material to remove a portion of the structure material. In another aspect, the spring structure formed includes one of a post portion, a beam portion, and a tip structure portion.
Abstract:
A method of forming an interconnection, including a spring contact element, by lithographic techniques. In one embodiment, the method includes applying a masking material over a first portion of a substrate, the masking material having an opening which will define a first portion of a spring structure, depositing a structure material (e.g., conductive material) in the opening, and overfilling the opening with the structure material, removing a portion of the structure material, and removing a first portion of the masking material. In this embodiment, at least a portion of the first portion of the spring structure is freed of masking material. In one aspect of the invention, the method includes planarizing the masking material layer and structure material to remove a portion of the structure material. In another aspect, the spring structure formed includes one of a post portion, a beam portion, and a tip structure portion.
Abstract:
In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method of integrated chip bonding. The method is performed by forming a metal layer on a substrate, and forming a solder layer on the metal layer. The solder layer is reflowed. The metal layer and the solder layer have sidewalls defining a recess that is at least partially filled by the solder layer during reflowing of the solder layer.
Abstract:
A technique which improves the reliability in coupling between a bump electrode of a semiconductor chip and wiring of a mounting substrate, more particularly a technique which guarantees the flatness of a bump electrode even when wiring lies in a top wiring layer under the bump electrode, thereby improving the reliability in coupling between the bump electrode and the wiring formed on a glass substrate. Wiring, comprised of a power line or signal line, and a dummy pattern are formed in a top wiring layer beneath a non-overlap region of a bump electrode. The dummy pattern is located to fill the space between wirings to reduce irregularities caused by the wirings and space in the top wiring layer. A surf ace protection film formed to cover the top wiring layer is flattened by CMP.