The present invention provides bond pads structures between semiconductor
integrated circuits and the chip package with enhanced resistance to
fracture and improved reliability. Mismatch in the coefficient of
temperature expansion (CTE) among the materials used in bond structures
induces stress and shear on them that may result in fractures within the
back end dielectric stacks and cause reliability problems of the
packaging. By placing multiple metal pads which are connected to the bond
pad through multiple metal via, the adhesion between the bond pads and
the back end dielectric stacks is enhanced.