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Method and apparatus for filling high density vias

US4954313A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 1989
Grant dateSep 4, 1990
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2203/082
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for providing void-free low-electrical-resistance conductive cores in vias having an aspect ratio of greater than approximately 6 includes the steps of providing a conductive thixotropic paste on the top surface of a substrate having vias provided therein, applying pressure to the paste and concurrently applying pressure to the paste and bottom surface of the substrate to force the thixotropic paste into the vias. Vibratory motion may also be applied to the substrate and paste concurrently with the application of pressure and vacuum. The paste is then dried in a vacuum, and subsequently sintered in a two-step process including a slow ramp up to temperature to allow the paste to outgas followed by a high temperature treatment.

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