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Semiconductor die attach system
Assignee: Advanced Technology Interconnect Inc
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Filing: 1986-11-07
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Granted: 1989-10-03
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Expires: 2006-11-07
Abstract
Abstract A semiconductor die attach system adapted for attaching a semiconductor die to a substrate is provided. A metallic buffer component is disposed between the substrate and the semiconductor die to withstand stresses created from thermal cycling of the substrate and the die. The metallic buffer component is sealed to the substrate with a layer of solder. The layer of solder is provided to dissipate stresses created by thermal cycling of the substrate and the die. The die is sealed to the buffer with a silver-glass adhesive.
Inventors
- 👤 Julius C. Fister
- 👤 Satyam C. Cherukuri
- 👤 Deepak Mahulikar
- 👤 Brian E. O'Donnelly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:14
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W70/00; H10W70/60; H10W70/62; H10W70/66; H10W72/00; H10W72/071; H10W72/072; H10W72/30; H10W70/67; H10W70/68; H10W70/682; H10W70/685; H10W72/07231; H10W72/07236; H10W72/073; H10W72/07331; H10W72/07336; H10W72/07337; H10W72/321; H10W72/325; H10W72/351; H10W72/352; H10W72/381; H10W72/851; H10W72/874; H10W72/884; H10W90/00; H10W90/701; H10W90/731; H10W90/734; H10W90/751; H10W90/756
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A semiconductor die attach system adapted for attaching a semiconductor die to a substrate, comprising: a substrate; a semiconductor die; a buffer component disposed between and bonded to said substrate and said semiconductor die for withstanding thermal stress generated from thermal cycling of said substrate and die, said buffer having a coefficient of thermal expansion of from about 35×10 -7 to about 100×10 -7 in/in/°C.; a layer of solder bonding said buffer component to said substrate, said layer of solder for dissipating thermal stress generated from thermal cycling of said substrate and die, said solder being selected from the group consisting of gold-silicon, gold-tin, copper-indium, silver-antimony-tin, lead-indium-tin, lead-indium-silver, lead-indium-silver-tin and mixtures thereof; and a silver-glass adhesive bonding said buffer component to said die.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A semiconductor die attach system adapted for attaching a semiconductor die to a substrate, comprising: a substrate; a semiconductor die; a buffer component disposed between and bonded to said substrate and said semiconductor die for withstanding thermal stress generated from thermal cycling of said substrate and die, said buffer having a coefficient of thermal expansion of from about 35×10 -7 to about 100×10 -7 in/in/°C.; a layer of solder bonding said buffer component to said substrate, said layer of solder for dissipating thermal stress generated from thermal cycling of said substrate and die, said solder being selected from the group consisting of gold-silicon, gold-tin, copper-indium, silver-antimony-tin, lead-indium-tin, lead-indium-silver, lead-indium-silver-tin and mixtures thereof; and a silver-glass adhesive bonding said buffer component to said die.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The die attach system of claim 1 wherein said solder is lead-indium-silver, said lead-indium-silver solder comprising from about 15 to about 95 wt. percent lead, from about 1 to about 80 wt. percent indium and the remainder essentially silver.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The die attach system of claim 2 wherein said lead-indium-silver solder comprises from about 85 to about 94 wt. percent lead, from about 1 to about 5 wt. percent indium and the remainder essentially silver.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The die attach system of claim 2 further including first and second oxidation resistant layers disposed on opposite bonding surfaces of said buffer component, said first and second oxidation resistant layers being selected from the group consisting of gold, silver, palladium, platinum and alloys thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The die attach system of claim 4 further including first and second barrier layers disposed between said first and second oxidation resistant layers, respectively, and said buffer component, said first and second barrier layers being selected from the group consisting of nickel, cobalt and alloys thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The die attach system of claim 5 further including first and second intermediate layers to resist oxidation of said first and second barrier layers, said first and second intermediate layers being formed of gold flashing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
The die attach system of claim 5 wherein said substrate has a third oxidation resistant layer on the surface adapted to have the lead-indium-silver solder attached thereto, said third oxidation resistant layer being of a material selected from the group consisting gold, silver, palladium, platinum and alloys thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
The die attach system of claim 7 further including a third barrier layer between said third oxidation resistant layer and said substrate, said third barrier layer being of a material selected from the group consisting of nickel, cobalt and alloys thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
The die attach system of claim 8 further including a third intermediate layer disposed between said third barrier layer and said third oxidation resistant layer, said third intermediate layer to resist oxidation of said third barrier layer, said third intermediate layer being formed of a gold flashing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The die attach system of claim 8 wherein said buffer component is constructed of a material selected from the group consisting of tungsten, rhenium, molybdenum, alloys thereof, nickel-iron alloys, cermets and ceramics.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
The die attach system of claim 10 wherein said substrate has a coefficient of thermal expansion of more than about 140×10 -7 in/in/°C., said substrate being a material selected from the group consisting of metals, alloys, ceramics and cermets.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
39 words
The die attach system of claim 11 further including a cap; a leadframe disposed between said substrate and said cap; and a sealing glass bonding said leadframe to said cap and said substrate to form a hermetically sealed package.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
136 words
A semiconductor die attach system adapted for attaching a semiconductor die to a substrate, comprising: a substrate; a semiconductor die a buffer component having a coefficient of thermal expansion of from about 35×10 -7 to about -7 100×10 -7 in/in/°C. and disposed between and bonded to said substrate and said semiconductor die for withstanding thermal stress generated from thermal cycling of said substrate and die, said buffer component having a coating of solder, said coating of solder for dissipating thermal stress generated from thermal cycling of said substrate and said die, said solder being selected from the group consisting of gold-silicon, gold-tin, silver-tin, silver-antimony-tin, lead-indium-tin, copper-indium, lead-indium-silver, lead-indium-silver-tin and mixtures therof, said solder bonding said buffer component to said substrate; and a silver-glass adhesive bonding said solder coating on said buffer component and to said die.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
136 words
A semiconductor die attach system adapted for attaching a semiconductor die to a substrate, comprising: a substrate; a semiconductor die a buffer component having a coefficient of thermal expansion of from about 35×10 -7 to about -7 100×10 -7 in/in/°C. and disposed between and bonded to said substrate and said semiconductor die for withstanding thermal stress generated from thermal cycling of said substrate and die, said buffer component having a coating of solder, said coating of solder for dissipating thermal stress generated from thermal cycling of said substrate and said die, said solder being selected from the group consisting of gold-silicon, gold-tin, silver-tin, silver-antimony-tin, lead-indium-tin, copper-indium, lead-indium-silver, lead-indium-silver-tin and mixtures therof, said solder bonding said buffer component to said substrate; and a silver-glass adhesive bonding said solder coating on said buffer component and to said die.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
41 words
The die attach system of claim 13 including said solder being said lead-indium-silver solder, said lead-indium-silver solder comprising from about 15 to about 95 wt. percent lead, from about 1 to about 80 wt. percent indium and the remainder essentially silver.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
35 words
The die attach system of claim 14 wherein said lead-indium-silver solder comprises from about 10 to about 90 wt. percent lead, from about 10 to about 20 wt. percent indium and the remainder essentially silver.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
48 words
The die attach system of claim 14 wherein said substrate has a third oxidation resistant layer on the surface adapted to have the lead-indium-silver solder attached thereto, said third oxidation resistant layer being of a material selected from the group consisting gold, silver, palladium, platinum and alloys thereof.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
41 words
The die attach system of claim 16 further including a third barrier layer between said third oxidation resistant layer and said substrate, said third barrier layer being of a material selected from the group consisting of nickel, cobalt and alloys thereof.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
47 words
The die attach system of claim 17 further including a third intermediate layer disposed between said third barrier layer and said third oxidation resistant layer, said third intermediate layer to resist oxidation of said third barrier layer, said third intermediate layer being formed of a gold flashing.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
32 words
The die attach system of claim 17 wherein said buffer component is constructed of a material selected from the group consisting of tungsten, rhenium, molybdenum, alloys thereof, nickel-iron alloys, cermets and ceramics.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
39 words
The die attach system of claim 19 wherein said substrate has a coefficient of thermal expansion of more than about 140×10 -7 in/in/°C., said substrate being a material selected from the group consisting of metals, alloys, ceramics and cermets.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
39 words
The die attach system of claim 20 further including: a cap; a leadframe disposed between said substrate and said cap; and a sealing glass bonding said leadframe to said cap and said substrate to form a hermetically sealed package.
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