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Evolution of Cu/Al intermet allic compounds in the copper bump bonds during aging process

  • University of Waterloo
  • Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

Growth of Cu/Al intermet allic compounds (IMCs) at the interface between the copper bond and the Al met allization pad would increase the contact resistance and degrade the bond reliabilities. In this study, the thermosonic copper bump bonds were aged at 250°C for 1 to 196 hours. Then the evolution of Cu/Al IMCs was investigated. Three IMC layers with different colors were found at the Cu/Al interface using the optical microscopy on the xy plane cross-section of the ball bond. The main phases in the Cu/Al IMC are confirmed to be Cu 9Al4, and CuAl2. CuAl is believed to be another phase in the copper bond. During the aging process, Cu/Al IMC grew from the periphery of the bond initially and propagated inward to the centre area later. Moreover, some cavities appeared between the IMC layer and bond bottom from the bond periphery and developed into the centre area.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2007 8th International Conference on Electronic Packaging Technology, ICEPT
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Event2007 8th International Conference on Electronic Packaging Technology, ICEPT - Shanghai, China
Duration: 14 Aug 200717 Aug 2007

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Electronic Packaging Technology Conference, EPTC

Conference

Conference2007 8th International Conference on Electronic Packaging Technology, ICEPT
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period14/08/0717/08/07

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