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Methods of forming a metal pattern and semiconductor device structure

US8329580B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2011
Grant dateDec 11, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/19043
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a metal pattern on a dielectric material that comprises forming at least one trench in a photosensitive, insulative material is disclosed. The at least one trench may be positioned over at least one bond pad. A metal is formed over the photosensitive, insulative material and into the at least one trench and a photoresist material is formed over the metal. A portion of the photoresist material may be removed to expose elevated areas of the metal such that a remaining portion of the photoresist material does not extend beyond sidewalls of the at least one trench and onto the elevated areas of the metal. The metal may be exposed laterally beyond the remaining portion of the photoresist material.

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