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Integrated pad and fuse structure for planar copper metallurgy

US5731624A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 1996
Grant dateMar 24, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor interconnection consists of a corrosion resistant integrated fuse and Controlled, Collapse Chip Connection (C4) structure for the planar copper Back End of Line (BEOL). Non copper fuse material is directly connected to copper wiring.

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