Device with segmented ball limiting metallurgy

Details Device with segmented ball limiting metallurgy Device with segmented ball limiting metallurgy

2006-04-25

2006-04-25

Weiss, Howard (Department: 2814)

Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode

Combined with electrical contact or lead

Ball or nail head type contact, lead, or bond

C257S737000, C257S774000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07034402

ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses a novel layout and process for a device with segmented BLM for the I/Os. In a first embodiment, each BLM is split into two segments. The segments are close to each other and connected to the same overlying bump. In a second embodiment, each BLM is split into more than two segments. In a third embodiment, each segment is electrically connected to more than one underlying via. In a fourth embodiment, each segment is electrically connected to more than one underlying bond pad.

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