Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Combined with electrical contact or lead – Configuration or pattern of bonds
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-22
2005-02-22
Lee, Eddie (Department: 2811)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Combined with electrical contact or lead
Configuration or pattern of bonds
C257S773000, C257S774000, C257S775000, C257S784000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06858944
ABSTRACT:
A bonding pad suitable for use in wire bonding an integrated circuit includes an approximately rectangular metal pattern. The bonding pad has at least one slot or hole in it, located at or adjacent to at least one corner of the approximately rectangular metal pattern. The slot or hole provides peeling stress relief.
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Huang Tai-Chun
Lee Tze-Liang
Duane Morris LLP
Lee Eddie
Magee Thomas
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company
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