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Solder interconnect with non-wettable sidewall pillars and methods of manufacture

US8637392B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 2010
Grant dateJan 28, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/3841
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A solder interconnect structure is provided with non-wettable sidewalls and methods of manufacturing the same. The method includes forming a nickel or nickel alloy pillar on an underlying surface. The method further includes modifying the sidewall of the nickel or nickel alloy pillar to prevent solder wetting on the sidewall.

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