Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Combined with electrical contact or lead – Of specified configuration
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-30
2008-12-30
Nhu, David (Department: 2818)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Combined with electrical contact or lead
Of specified configuration
C257S686000, C257SE21170, C257SE21006, C257SE21499, C257SE21503
Reexamination Certificate
active
07470994
ABSTRACT:
A semiconductor device includes a substrate with a dielectric layer thereon, a stack of interconnection structures in the dielectric layer, each interconnection structure including a conductive layer and a layer of plugs connecting the conductive layer, at least a layer of plugs including a crack stopper, and a bonding pad structure with a predetermined bump area thereon, overlying the stack of interconnection structures, wherein the crack stopper is formed along an edge of a projection area corresponding to the predetermined bump area.
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Hsia Chin-Chiu
Huang Tai-Chun
Yao Chih-Hsiang
Birch & Stewart Kolasch & Birch, LLP
Nhu David
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
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