Flipchip International LLC

Stuart Lichtenthal

Guy F Burgess

Anthony Paul Curtis

Michael E Johnson

John J H Reche

A method and device for enhanced reliability for semiconductor devices using dielectric encasement is disclosed. The method and device are directed to improving the reliability of the solder joint that connects the integrated circuit (IC) chip to the substrate. The method comprises applying a layer of a photoimageable permanent dielectric material to a top surface of the semiconductor device, and patterning the layer of the photoimageable permanent dielectric material to have an opening over each feature. The method further comprises dispensing or stencil printing fluxing material into the permanent dielectric material openings, and applying solder, which contains no flux, to a top surface of the fluxing material. In one or more embodiments, the method further comprises heating the semiconductor device to a reflow temperature appropriate for the reflow of the solder, thereby causing the solder to conform to sidewalls of the permanent dielectric material openings to form a protective seal.

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Phoenix, AZ, United States of America

Stuart Lichtenthal