A novel pad structure for an integrated circuit component that utilizes a
bump interconnect for connection to other integrated circuit components
that produces a relatively uniform current distribution within the bump
of the bump interconnect is presented. The pad structure includes an
inner pad implemented on an inner conductive layer of the integrated
circuit component, an outer pad implemented on an outer conductive layer
of the integrated circuit component, and a plurality of vias connecting
the inner pad and outer pad. The outer pad is sealed preferably around
its edges with a passivation layer, which includes an opening exposing a
portion of the outer pad. The vias connecting the inner pad and outer pad
are preferably implemented to lie in a via region within the footprint of
the pad opening.