US5082718A — Method for depositing an insulating layer on a co…

Claim 1

Independent Claim 111 words

A method for forming a multi-layer structure (12) for connection of at least one integrated circuit, comprising forming on a bottom surface (15a) a conductive layer (16, 21) having a maximum height (H) over said bottom surface and forming on the conductive layer an insulating layer of a material having a predetermined planarization factor (DOP) to obtain a top surface (25a) having steps no higher than a predetermined maximum height value (V), said insulating layer being formed of a number n of strata calculated so that H(1-DOP) 1 results in a step height value (Sn) equal to or lower than said maximum height value (V), wherein n is an integer ≧1.

Claim 2

Independent Claim 111 words

A method for forming a multi-layer structure (12) for connection of at least one integrated circuit, comprising forming on a bottom surface (15a) a conductive layer (16, 21) having a maximum height (H) over said bottom surface and forming on the conductive layer an insulating layer of a material having a predetermined planarization factor (DOP) to obtain a top surface (25a) having steps no higher than a predetermined maximum height value (V), said insulating layer being formed of a number n of strata calculated so that H(1-DOP) 1 results in a step height value (Sn) equal to or lower than said maximum height value (V), wherein n is an integer ≧1.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 24 words

The method of claim 1, characterized in that it comprises stratifying the insulating layer by forming a plurality of successive strata of said material.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 17 words

The method of claim 2, characterized in that the insulating layer is made from a polymerizable material.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 27 words

The method of claim 3, characterized in that each stratum is formed from a layer of paste prefired at a temperature less than the temperature of polymerization.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 20 words

The method of claim 3, characterized in that the etching is performed prior to polymerization of the stratified insulating layer.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 20 words

The method of claim 4, characterized in that the etching is performed prior to polymerization of the stratified insulating layer.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 19 words

The method of claim 3, characterized in that the etching takes place after polymerization of the stratified insulating layer.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 19 words

The method of claim 4, characterized in that the etching takes place after polymerization of the stratified insulating layer.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 72 words

The method of claim 2 characterized in that it comprises initially forming vias on the conductive layer and elevating the vias (21) on the conductive layer by a magnitude (e), etching the stratified insulating layer to obtain a layer placed under the upper face of the vias of the magnitude (e), and eliminating the upper portion (e) of the vias to make them coplanar with the surface of the etched insulating layer.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 77 words

The method of claim 3 characterized in that it comprises initially forming vias on the conductive layer and elevating the vias (21) on the conductive layer by a magnitude (e), etching the stratified insulating layer in such a manner as to obtain a layer placed under the upper face of the vias of the magnitude (e), and eliminating the upper portion (e) of the vias to make them coplanar with the surface of the etched insulating layer.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 77 words

The method of claim 4 characterized in that it comprises initially forming vias on the conductive layer and elevating the vias (21) on the conductive layer by a magnitude (e), etching the stratified insulating layer in such a manner as to obtain a layer placed under the upper face of the vias of the magnitude (e), and eliminating the upper portion (e) of the vias to make them coplanar with the surface of the etched insulating layer.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 77 words

The method of claim 5 characterized in that it comprises initially forming vias on the conductive layer and elevating the vias (21) on the conductive layer by a magnitude (e), etching the stratified insulating layer in such a manner as to obtain a layer placed under the upper face of the vias of the magnitude (e), and eliminating the upper portion (e) of the vias to make them coplanar with the surface of the etched insulating layer.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 77 words

The method of claim 7 characterized in that it comprises initially forming vias on the conductive layer and elevating the vias (21) on the conductive layer by a magnitude (e), etching the stratified insulating layer in such a manner as to obtain a layer placed under the upper face of the vias of the magnitude (e), and eliminating the upper portion (e) of the vias to make them coplanar with the surface of the etched insulating layer.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 63 words

A connection board (10) for at least one very large scale integrated circuit, including a multi-layer structure (12) comprising alternating conducive and insulating layers, each conductive layer including conductors topped with vias (21), the insulating layers being substantially coplanar with the upper faces of the vias (21) of the subjacent conductive layer and made in accordance with the method defined by claim 2.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 17 words

The board of claim 14, characterized in that the insulating layers are made of a polymerized material.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 63 words

A connection board (10) for at least one very large scale integrated circuit, including a multi-layer structure (12) comprising alternating conducive and insulating layers, each conductive layer including conductors topped with vias (21), the insulating layers being substantially coplanar with the upper faces of the vias (21) of the subjacent conductive layer and made in accordance with the method defined by claim 3.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 63 words

A connection board (10) for at least one very large scale integrated circuit, including a multi-layer structure (12) comprising alternating conducive and insulating layers, each conductive layer including conductors topped with vias (21), the insulating layers being substantially coplanar with the upper faces of the vias (21) of the subjacent conductive layer and made in accordance with the method defined by claim 4.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 63 words

A connection board (10) for at least one very large scale integrated circuit, including a multi-layer structure (12) comprising alternating conducive and insulating layers, each conductive layer including conductors topped with vias (21), the insulating layers being substantially coplanar with the upper faces of the vias (21) of the subjacent conductive layer and made in accordance with the method defined by claim 5.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 63 words

A connection board (10) for at least one very large scale integrated circuit, including a multi-layer structure (12) comprising alternating conducive and insulating layers, each conductive layer including conductors topped with vias (21), the insulating layers being substantially coplanar with the upper faces of the vias (21) of the subjacent conductive layer and made in accordance with the method defined by claim 9.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 28 words

The method of claim 1, further comprising etching the insulating layer uniformly over the entire surface of the insulating layer to uncover predetermined portions of the conductive layer.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 126 words

A connection board (10) for at least one very large scale integrated circuit, including a multi-layer structure (12) comprising alternating conductive and insulating layers, each conductive layer including conductors topped with vias (21), the insulating layers being substantially coplanar with the upper faces of the vias (21) of the subjacent conductive layer and the uppermost insulating layers having steps of a maximum height (S) not greater than a predetermined value (V), wherein said step height (S) is equal to a height (SN)=H(1-DOP) n , wherein: H is a maximum height for a subjacent conductive layer; DOP is a planarization factor of a material used to form said uppermost insulating layers; and n represents a number of strata of said insulating layer, which is an integer ≧1.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 126 words

A connection board (10) for at least one very large scale integrated circuit, including a multi-layer structure (12) comprising alternating conductive and insulating layers, each conductive layer including conductors topped with vias (21), the insulating layers being substantially coplanar with the upper faces of the vias (21) of the subjacent conductive layer and the uppermost insulating layers having steps of a maximum height (S) not greater than a predetermined value (V), wherein said step height (S) is equal to a height (SN)=H(1-DOP) n , wherein: H is a maximum height for a subjacent conductive layer; DOP is a planarization factor of a material used to form said uppermost insulating layers; and n represents a number of strata of said insulating layer, which is an integer ≧1.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1995-01-20	1995-07-22	1996-01-21	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	1999-01-20	1999-07-22	2000-01-21	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2003-01-20	2003-07-22	2004-01-21	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Method for depositing an insulating layer on a conductive layer of a multi-layer connection board of one very large scale integrated circuit

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