Nano-structured interconnect formation and a reworkable bonding process
using solder films. Large area fabrication of nano-structured
interconnects is demonstrated at a very fine pitch. This technology can
be used for pushing the limits of current flip chip bonding in terms of
pitch, number of I/Os, superior combination of electrical and mechanical
properties as well as reworkability. Sol-gel and electroless processes
were developed to demonstrate film bonding interfaces between metallic
pads and nano interconnects. Solution-derived nano-solder technology is
an attractive low-cost method for several applications such as MEMS
hermetic packaging, compliant interconnect bonding and bump-less
nano-interconnects.