US5599744A
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Method of forming a microcircuit via interconnect
Assignee: Grumman Corp
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Filing: 1995-02-06
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Granted: 1997-02-04
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Expires: 2015-02-06
Abstract
Abstract A method for forming a conductive vias in a non-conductive substrate having a through-hole formed therein intermediate two side thereof. The method utilizes the steps of: applying gold paste to the through-hole so as to provide electrical conduction therethrough; and under firing the gold paste when a thin conductive film is present upon the substrate and fully firing the gold paste when no thin conductive film is present on the substrate. Under firing the gold paste when a thin-film is present upon the substrate prevents degradation of the thin conductive film. Subsequent processing of the gold paste assures the integrity and reliability thereof. Thus, the gold paste provides enhanced conductivity and improved reliability, as compared to contemporary thin-film vias.
Inventors
- 👤 Wei H. Koh
- 👤 Connie S. McCausland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:13
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W70/00; H10W70/60; H10W70/611; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/40; H05K3/4038; H05K3/4053; H05K3/4061; H10W70/01; H10W70/05; H10W70/095; H10W70/62; H10W70/63; H10W70/635; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/03; H05K1/0306; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/03; H05K2201/0332; H05K2201/0335; H05K2201/035; H05K2201/09; H05K2201/09209; H05K2201/095; H05K2201/0959; H05K2201/09818; H05K2201/09827; H05K2201/09981; H05K2203/00; H05K2203/14; H05K2203/1476; H05K3/0094
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A method for forming a conductive via in a non-conductive substrate having a through-hole formed intermediate two sides of the substrate, a thin conductive film being formed upon the substrate, the method comprising the steps of: a) applying a conductive material within the through-hole; b) firing the conductive material at a temperature below that temperature which results in degradation of the thin conductive film; c) coating the through-hole within the conductive material; d) applying a first non-conductive material to the conductive material; and e) applying a second non-conductive material to the first-non-conductive material so as to fill the through-hole.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
99 words
A method for forming a conductive via in a non-conductive substrate having a through-hole formed intermediate two sides of the substrate, a thin conductive film being formed upon the substrate, the method comprising the steps of: a) applying a conductive material within the through-hole; b) firing the conductive material at a temperature below that temperature which results in degradation of the thin conductive film; c) coating the through-hole within the conductive material; d) applying a first non-conductive material to the conductive material; and e) applying a second non-conductive material to the first-non-conductive material so as to fill the through-hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein said conductive material comprises thin-print gold paste.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein the conductive material is applied by a method selected from the list consisting of: a) screenprinting; b) squeegeeing; c) vacuum sucking; and d) calendaring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein the step of firing the conductive material comprises firing the conductive material at a temperature of less than approximately 500° C.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein the step of applying the conductive material to the through-hole comprises substantially filling the through-hole with the conductive material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein the step of applying a first non-conductive material to the conductive material comprises applying a low temperature fireable glass paste to the conductive material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method as recited in claim 1 further comprising the step of firing the first non-conductive material at a temperature below that temperature which results in degradation of the thin conductive film.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method as recited in claim 7 wherein the step of firing the first non-conductive material comprises firing the nonconductive material at a temperature of less than approximately 500° C.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein the first non-conductive material is applied by a method selected from the list consisting of: a) screenprinting; b) squeegeeing; c) vacuum sucking; and d) calendaring.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein the second non-conductive material comprises a low viscosity, liquid epoxy.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein the second non-conductive material is applied to the first non-conductive material by a method selected from the list consisting of: a) wicking; and b) vacuum sucking.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
98 words
A method for forming a conductive via in a non-conductive substrate, a through-hold formed intermediate two sides of the substrate, either a thick conductive film or no conductive film being formed upon the substrate, the method comprising the steps of: a) applying a conductive material within the through-hole to coat the through-hole with a conductive material; b) firing the conductive material at a temperature sufficient to effect full firing thereof; c) applying a first non-conductive material to the conductive material; and d) applying a second non-conductive material to the first non-conductive material so as to fill the through-hole.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
98 words
A method for forming a conductive via in a non-conductive substrate, a through-hold formed intermediate two sides of the substrate, either a thick conductive film or no conductive film being formed upon the substrate, the method comprising the steps of: a) applying a conductive material within the through-hole to coat the through-hole with a conductive material; b) firing the conductive material at a temperature sufficient to effect full firing thereof; c) applying a first non-conductive material to the conductive material; and d) applying a second non-conductive material to the first non-conductive material so as to fill the through-hole.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method as recited in claim 12 wherein said conductive material comprises thin-print gold paste.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method as recited in claim 12 wherein the conductive material is applied by a method selected from the list consisting of: a) screenprinting; b) squeegeeing; c) vacuum sucking; and d) calendaring.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method as recited in claim 12 wherein the step of firing the conductive material comprises firing the conductive material at a temperature of approximately 850° C.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method as recited in claim 12 wherein the step of applying the conductive material to the through-hole comprises substantially filling the through-hole with the conductive material.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method as recited in claim 12 wherein the step of applying a first non-conductive material to the conductive material comprises applying a glass paste to the conductive material.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method as recited in claim 12 further comprising the step of firing the first non-conductive material at a temperature which results in mature firing thereof.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method as recited in claim 18 wherein the step of firing the first non-conductive material comprises firing the first non-conductive material at a temperature of approximately 850° C.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method as recited in claim 12 wherein the first non-conductive material is applied by a method selected from the list consisting of: a) screenprinting; b) squeegeeing; c) vacuum sucking; and d) calendaring.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method as recited in claim 15 wherein the second non-conductive material comprises a low viscosity, liquid epoxy.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method as recited in claim 12 wherein the second non-conductive material is applied to the first non-conductive material by a method selected from the list consisting of: a) wicking; and b) vacuum sucking.
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