Patents by Inventor H. Pogge

H. Pogge has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20070252287
    Abstract: A method is described for forming an integrated structure, including a semiconductor device and connectors for connecting to a motherboard. A first layer is formed on a plate transparent to ablating radiation, and a second layer on the semiconductor device. The first layer has a first set of conductors connecting to bonding pads, which are spaced with a first spacing distance in accordance with a required spacing of connections to the motherboard. The second layer has a second set of conductors connecting to the semiconductor device. The first layer and second layer are connected using a stud/via connectors having spacing less than that of the bonding pads. The semiconductor device is thus attached to the first layer, and the first set and second set of conductors are connected through the studs. The interface between the first layer and the plate is ablated by ablating radiation transmitted through the plate, thereby detaching the plate. The connector structures are then attached to the bonding pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: H. Pogge, Chandrika Prasad, Roy Yu
  • Publication number: 20070222073
    Abstract: A system and method comprises depositing a dielectric layer on a substrate and depositing a metal layer on the dielectric layer. The system and method further includes depositing a high temperature diffusion barrier metal cap on the metal layer. The system and method further includes depositing a second dielectric layer on the high temperature diffusion barrier metal cap and the first dielectric layer, and etching a via into the second dielectric layer, such that the high temperature diffusion barrier metal cap is exposed. The system and method further includes depositing an under bump metallurgy in the via, and forming a C4 ball on the under bump metallurgy layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mukta Farooq, Jasvir Jaspal, William Landers, Thomas Lombardi, Hai Longworth, H. Pogge, Roger Quon
  • Publication number: 20060278998
    Abstract: A method is described for forming an integrated structure, including a semiconductor device and connectors for connecting to a motherboard. A first layer is formed on a plate transparent to ablating radiation, and a second layer on the semiconductor device. The first layer has a first set of conductors connecting to bonding pads, which are spaced with a first spacing distance in accordance with a required spacing of connections to the motherboard. The second layer has a second set of conductors connecting to the semiconductor device. The first layer and second layer are connected using a stud/via connectors having spacing less than that of the bonding pads. The semiconductor device is thus attached to the first layer, and the first set and second set of conductors are connected through the studs. The interface between the first layer and the plate is ablated by ablating radiation transmitted through the plate, thereby detaching the plate. The connector structures are then attached to the bonding pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: H. Pogge, Chandrika Prasad, Roy Yu
  • Publication number: 20060121690
    Abstract: A method is described for fabricating a three-dimensional integrated device including a plurality of vertically stacked and interconnected wafers. Wafers (1, 2, 3) are bonded together using bonding layers (26, 36) of thermoplastic material such as polyimide; electrical connections are realized by vias (12, 22) in the wafers connected to studs (27, 37). The studs connect to openings (13, 23) having a lateral dimension larger than that of the vias at the front surfaces of the wafers. Furthermore, the vias in the respective wafers need not extend vertically from the front surface to the back surface of the wafers. A conducting body (102) provided in the wafer beneath the device region and extending laterally, may connect the via with the matallized opening (103) in the back surface. Accordingly, the conducting path through the wafer may be led underneath the devices thereof. Additional connections may be made between openings (113) and studs (127) to form vertical heat conduction pathways between the wafers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: H Pogge, Roy Yu
  • Publication number: 20050173800
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure including fine-pitch connections between chips is fabricated using stud/via matching structures. The stud and via are aligned and connected, thereby permitting fine-pitch chip placement and electrical interconnections. A chip support is then attached to the device. A temporary chip alignment structure includes a transparent plate exposed to ablating radiation; the plate is then detached and removed. This method permits interconnection of multiple chips (generally with different sizes, architectures and functions) at close proximity and with very high wiring density. The device may include passive components located on separate chips, so that the device includes chips with and without active devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: H. Pogge, Chandrika Prasad, Roy Yu
  • Publication number: 20050121711
    Abstract: A process is described for semiconductor device integration at chip level or wafer level, in which vertical connections are formed through a substrate. A metallized feature is formed in the top surface of a substrate, and a handling plate is attached to the substrate. The substrate is then thinned at the bottom surface thereof to expose the bottom of the feature, to form a conducting through-via. The substrate may comprise a chip having a device (e.g. DRAM) fabricated therein. The process therefore permits vertical integration with a second chip (e.g. a PE chip). The plate may be a wafer attached to the substrate using a vertical stud/via interconnection. The substrate and plate may each have devices fabricated therein, so that the process provides vertical wafer-level integration of the devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2005
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: H. Pogge, Roy Yu, Chandrika Prasad, Chandrasekhar Narayan
  • Publication number: 20050056942
    Abstract: A method is described for forming an integrated structure, including a semiconductor device and connectors for connecting to a motherboard. A first layer is formed on a plate transparent to ablating radiation, and a second layer on the semiconductor device. The first layer has a first set of conductors connecting to bonding pads, which are spaced with a first spacing distance in accordance with a required spacing of connections to the motherboard. The second layer has a second set of conductors connecting to the semiconductor device. The first layer and second layer are connected using a stud/via connectors having spacing less than that of the bonding pads. The semiconductor device is thus attached to the first layer, and the first set and second set of conductors are connected through the studs. The interface between the first layer and the plate is ablated by ablating radiation transmitted through the plate, thereby detaching the plate. The connector structures are then attached to the bonding pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: H. Pogge, Chandrika Prasad, Roy Yu
  • Publication number: 20050056943
    Abstract: A method is described for forming an integrated structure, including a semiconductor device and connectors for connecting to a motherboard. A first layer is formed on a plate transparent to ablating radiation, and a second layer on the semiconductor device. The first layer has a first set of conductors connecting to bonding pads, which are spaced with a first spacing distance in accordance with a required spacing of connections to the motherboard. The second layer has a second set of conductors connecting to the semiconductor device. The first layer and second layer are connected using a stud/via connectors having spacing less than that of the bonding pads. The semiconductor device is thus attached to the first layer, and the first set and second set of conductors are connected through the studs. The interface between the first layer and the plate is ablated by ablating radiation transmitted through the plate, thereby detaching the plate. The connector structures are then attached to the bonding pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: H. Pogge, Chandrika Prasad, Roy Yu