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Method of manufacturing solder bumps and solder joints using formic acid

US6344407B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2000
Grant dateFeb 5, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K3/3489
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor device manufacturing method comprises the steps of forming solder bumps on an underlying metal film of a semiconductor device, and placing the semiconductor device and the solder layer in a reduced pressure atmosphere containing formic acid to form the solder bumps. Accordingly, the solder bumps can be formed without flux generating voids in the solder layer. Furthermore, the cleaning required after the solder bumps are formed can be omitted.

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