Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Combined with electrical contact or lead – Of specified material other than unalloyed aluminum
Patent
1997-11-06
1999-08-31
Hardy, David B.
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Combined with electrical contact or lead
Of specified material other than unalloyed aluminum
438610, H01L 2943
Patent
active
059457376
ABSTRACT:
A device having a thin film and/or a solder ball formed on a substrate. The thin film and the solder ball each include a metal and a compound that includes an oxide, nitride, or carbide precipitate of an expandable element or a contractible element. The compound is distributed in the metal to control the tensile and compressive stresses and mechanical properties of the thin film and the solder ball.
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Cabral, Jr. Cyril
Clevenger Lawrence Alfred
d'Heurle Fran.cedilla.ois Max
Hong Qi-Zhong
Hardy David B.
International Business Machines - Corporation
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