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Method of fabricating a pad over active circuit I.C. with meshed support structure

US7429528B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 2005
Grant dateSep 30, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/14
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated circuit and method of fabricating the same are provided. Included are an active circuit, and a metal layer disposed, at least partially, above the active circuit. Further provided is a bond pad disposed, at least partially, above the metal layer. To prevent damage incurred during a bonding process, the aforementioned metal layer is meshed.

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