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Integrated circuit having bond pad with improved thermal and mechanical properties

  • US 20070134903A1
  • Filed: 12/09/2005
  • Published: 06/14/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/09/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An integrated circuit including active circuitry and at least one bond pad, the at least one bond pad comprising:

  • a metallization layer, the metallization layer in electrical contact with at least a portion of the active circuitry; and

    a capping layer, the capping layer formed over at least a portion of the metallization layer and in electrical contact with the metallization layer;

    wherein the capping layer is patterned such that it comprises one or more grooves.

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