Structures, architectures, systems, an integrated circuit, methods and
software for configuring an integrated circuit for multiple packaging
types and/or selecting one of a plurality of packaging types for an
integrated circuit. The structure generally comprises a bump pad, a
plurality of bond pads configured for independent electrical connection
to the bump pad, and a plurality of conductive traces, each adapted to
electrically connect one of the bond pads to the bump pad. The software
is generally configured to place and route components of such a
structure. The method of configuring generally includes the steps of
forming the bump pad, the bond pads, and the conductive traces from an
uppermost metal layer, and forming an insulation layer thereover. The
method of selecting generally comprises the uppermost metal layer-forming
step, and forming either (i) a wire bond to at least one of the bond
pads, or (ii) a bumping metal configured to electrically connect at least
one of the bond pads to the bump pad. The present invention
advantageously provides reduced manufacturing costs and reduced inventory
management issues by enabling one device to be manufactured at a wafer
level for a plurality of different packaging options, thereby enabling
packaging decisions to be made at a later time in the manufacturing
process.