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Process for making semiconductor electrode bumps by metal cluster ion deposition and etching

US5290732A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 1992
Grant dateMar 1, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2203/107
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Ionized metal cluster beam deposition of metal bumps on substrates such as multi-chip modules and integrated circuit chips is enhanced. The present invention discloses wet etching techniques for removing unwanted metal deposited on the substrate around bumps, and multiple sources for depositing alloyed (tin-lead) bumps with constant composition.

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