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Undercut-repair of barrier layer metallurgy for solder bumps and methods thereof

US8298930B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2010
Grant dateOct 30, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2030

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

Abstract

A method of making a semiconductor structure includes patterning a barrier layer metallurgy (BLM) which forms an undercut beneath a solder material, and forming a repair material in the undercut and on the solder material. The method also includes removing the repair material from the solder material, and reflowing the solder material.

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