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Method and apparatus for improving the reliability of a connection to a via in a substrate

US9659851B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2015
Grant dateMay 23, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49165
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Some of the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a semiconductor package interposer comprising a substrate having a first surface and a second surface, a plurality of vias extending between the first surface and the second surface of the substrate, the plurality of vias electrically connecting electrical connectors or circuitry on the first surface of the substrate to electrical connectors or circuitry on the second surface of the substrate, and metal plugs at least partially filling the plurality of vias. At least one of (i) the first surface or (ii) the second surface of the substrate includes depressions at distal ends of the metal plugs.

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