SMTA International Conference Proceedings
Converting High Volume IC Manufacturing To Cu Wire Packaging
Author: Larry BrightCompany: Microsemi
Date Published: 10/13/2013 Conference: SMTA International
A myriad of evaluations were designed to determine the impact of the Cu-wire bonding across various wafer and package technologies. This laid the groundwork for a significant ramp into production. However, market acceptance needed to be considered as well, particularly from the OEM and Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) point of view. There are subtle benefits, such as improved electrical and thermal properties as well as slower intermetallic growth as summarized in Figure 1 above, but the primary risks are what customers tend to focus on. These include oxidation and increased hardness of the wire itself, interactions with impurities in various mold compounds, and controlling the manufacturing process over time.
Initially traditional gold-wire bonders were retrofitted with conversions kits to allow the use of copper wire during the IC manufacturing bonding process. As more was learned about Cu-wire bonding, new bonding equipment was specifically designed to accommodate the unique requirements of using copper wire. The introduction of forming gas, capillary design, and other factors will be discussed as key parameters are optimized during the characterization of the copper-wire bond recipe. The definition of a “good bond”, revised process controls, extended reliability studies, and a look into what’s next wrap up the discussion.
Key Words:
Continuous Improvement, Cost Reduction, Cu Wire Bond, Contributing Factor, Aggravating Factor, Process Control, segmented bonding, circular scrub
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