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Lead-free tin alloy electroplating compositions and methods

US7968444B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2009
Grant dateJun 28, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25D3/60
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are electrolyte compositions for depositing a tin alloy on a substrate. The electrolyte compositions include tin ions, ions of one or more alloying metals, a flavone compound and a dihydroxy bis-sulfide. The electrolyte compositions are free of lead and cyanide. Also disclosed are methods of depositing a tin alloy on a substrate and methods of forming an interconnect bump on a semiconductor device.

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