DocumentCode
1727125
Title
Moisture-induced gold ball bond degradation of polyimide-passivated devices in plastic packages
Author
Shirley, C. Glenn ; De Guzman, M.S.
Author_Institution
Intel Corp., Hillsboro, OR, USA
fYear
1993
Firstpage
217
Lastpage
226
Abstract
A mechanism of gold ball bond degradation in plastic packages is discussed. Polyimide die topcoat and moisture stress accelerate bond degradation. The mechanism is further accelerated by mistargeted bonds and low bonding parameters.<>
Keywords
circuit reliability; gold; lead bonding; life testing; packaging; passivation; Au ball bond; ball bond degradation; bonding parameters; mistargeted bonds; moisture stress; plastic packages; polyimide die topcoat; polyimide-passivated devices; Bonding forces; Degradation; Gold; Humidity; Intermetallic; Plastic packaging; Polyimides; Stress; Testing; Wire;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Reliability Physics Symposium, 1993. 31st Annual Proceedings., International
Conference_Location
Atlanta, GA, USA
Print_ISBN
0-7803-0782-8
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/RELPHY.1993.283321
Filename
283321
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