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Capacitor with multi-level interconnection technology

US5808853A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 1997
Grant dateSep 15, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This invention is directed to a capacitor having a multilevel interconnection technology. At least one solder ball is reflowed and secured onto the capacitor. The solder ball is in electrical communication with the capacitor through a contact. On this reflowed solder ball a cap of low melting point metal is secured. This can be done in a number of ways. The preferred way is to positioning a mask over the solder ball such that a portion of the solder ball is exposed through openings in the mask. At least one layer of a low melting point metal is deposited on the exposed surface of the solder ball through the mask, and thereby forming a capacitor with a multilevel interconnect cap. The low melting point metal can interact with the surface of the solder ball to form a cap of an eutectic or a liquefied portion. The cap portion can then be joined to the object.

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