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Metallization composite having nickle intermediate/interface

US5457345A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 1994
Grant dateOct 10, 1995
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/014
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A metallization composite comprises a refractory metal, nickel, and copper. The refractory metal is preferably titanium (Ti), but other suitable refractory metals such as zirconium and hafnium can also be utilized. An additional optional layer of gold can overlie the copper. The metallization composite is used to connect a solder contact to a semiconductor substrate.

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