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Protection layer for preventing UBM layer from chemical attack and oxidation

US8569897B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2010
Grant dateOct 29, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/19041
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A protection layer formed of a CuGeyNz layer, a CuSixNz layer, a CuSixGeyNz layer or combinations thereof is formed on an under-bump metallurgy (UBM) layer for preventing the UBM layer from chemical attack and oxidation during subsequent processes.

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