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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 1994
Filed:
Jun. 09, 1993
Applicant:
Inventors:
Seiichi Hirata, Yokosuka, JP;
Akito Yoshida, Chigasaki, JP;
Assignee:
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Kawasaki, JP;
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H05L / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
174261 ; 361767 ; 174250 ;
Abstract
An insulating film is formed on a semiconductor substrate, and an Al electrode pad is provided on the insulating film. The pad is electrically connected to a positive element by means of a signal line. A protection film is formed on the pad and insulating film. First and second openings are formed in the protection film. A barrier metal layer is formed on the inner periphery of the first opening and on the protection film. An Au bump is formed on the barrier metal layer. The Al electrode pad is exposed through the second opening.