A semiconductor component includes a semiconductor die, a low k polymer
layer on the die and redistribution conductors on the polymer layer. The
component also includes bonding pads on the conductors with a metal stack
construction that includes a conductive layer, a barrier/adhesion layer
and a non-oxidizing layer. The bonding pads facilitate wire bonding to
the component and the formation of reliable wire bonds on the component.
A method for fabricating the component includes the steps of forming the
conductors and bonding pads using electroless deposition. The component
can be used to fabricate electronic assemblies such as modules, packages
and printed circuit boards.