Abstract: A method for forming a via in an integrated circuit packaging substrate includes embedding an interfacial adhesion layer at a base of a via, and heating the materials at the base of the via. Embedding the interfacial adhesion layer further includes placing a conductive material over the interfacial adhesion layer. An interfacial layer material is deposited within at the base of opening and a conductive material is placed over the interfacial material. The interfacial layer material is a material that will diffuse into the conductive material at the temperature produced by heating the materials at the base of the via opening. Heating the materials at the base of the via opening includes directing energy from a laser at the base of the opening. An integrated circuit packaging substrate includes a first layer of conductive material, and a second layer of conductive material.

Abstract: A method and device for input/output connections is provided. Devices and methods for connection structure are shown with improved mechanical properties such as hardness and abrasion resistance. Land grid array structures are provided that are less expensive to manufacture due to reductions in material cost such as gold. Ball grid array structures are provided with improved resistance to corrosion during fabrication. Ball grid array structures are also provided with improved mechanical properties resulting in improved shock testing results.

Abstract: The invention provides a via with improved resistance to failures due to delamination voids. In one embodiment, the via may extend from above to below a bottom conductor and include an anchor section. The anchor section may mechanically interlock the via with the bottom conductor to prevent the via from being detached from the bottom conductor.

Abstract: The invention provides a via with improved resistance to failures due to delamination voids. In one embodiment, the via may extend from above to below a bottom conductor and include an anchor section. The anchor section may mechanically interlock the via with the bottom conductor to prevent the via from being detached from the bottom conductor.

Abstract: A method for forming a via in an integrated circuit packaging substrate includes embedding an interfacial adhesion layer at a base of a via, and heating the materials at the base of the via. Embedding the interfacial adhesion layer further includes placing a conductive material over the interfacial adhesion layer. An interfacial layer material is deposited within at the base of opening and a conductive material is placed over the interfacial material. The interfacial layer material is a material that will diffuse into the conductive material at the temperature produced by heating the materials at the base of the via opening. Heating the materials at the base of the via opening includes directing energy from a laser at the base of the opening. An integrated circuit packaging substrate includes a first layer of conductive material, and a second layer of conductive material.

Abstract: A ball grid array device includes an array of pads made of an electrically conductive material. The array of pads is positioned on the first major surface. At least one of the array of pads includes a diffusion retarding layer to retard the rate of diffusion of the electrically conductive material from the pad. The ball grid array device also includes a binding layer for binding the diffusion retarding layer to the conductive material of the at least one pad. The ball grid array device also includes a layer of material for receiving solder placed on the diffusion retarding layer.