Cu nanowire fine-pitch joints for next gen heterogeneous chiplet integration

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Abstract

Heterogeneous integration (HI) is a key driver in the field of advanced electronic packaging and depends on the compatibility of various integration technologies at the same hierarchy level. Enabling the cost-effective realization of multi-chiplet systems with a wide range of interconnect pitches the adoption of novel die level bonding technologies appears inevitable. The use of Cu nanowire (NW) based bumps is a promising approach for closing the gap between Cu/SiO2 hybrid bonding and solder based microbumps. Cu-NW joints can be formed under ambient conditions at temperatures below 250 °C. In this study, we investigated the realization of Cu-NW fine-pitch joints with a diameter of 10 μm using NWs with diameter of 100 nm. Overall, the collected data show comprehensible correlations between the resulting shear strengths and microscopic shear failure mechanisms on one hand and the process parameters on the other. The shear test results of die-to-die (D2D) stacks bonded at a temperature of 220 °C reveal strengths above 70 MPa. The fully compatible back-end-of-line (BEOL) fabrication process on 300 mm wafer level, the short and resource-efficient bonding process in conjunction with the remarkable joint properties highlight the potential of the proposed technology.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - IEEE 74th Electronic Components and Technology Conference, ECTC 2024
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1376-1381
Number of pages6
ISBN (electronic)9798350375985
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesProceedings - Electronic Components and Technology Conference
ISSN0569-5503

Conference

Title2024 IEEE 74th Electronic Components and Technology Conference
Abbreviated titleECTC 2024
Conference number74
Duration28 - 31 May 2024
LocationGaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
CityDenver
CountryUnited States of America

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0001-8576-7611/work/165877210

Keywords

Keywords

  • chiplet, Cu-Cu, heterogeneous integration, nanowire, thermocompression bonding