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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 10, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 13, 2012
Marco Koitz, Villach Landskron, AT;
Guenter Zieger, Villach, AT;
Christian Krenn, Viktring, AT;
Franz Kleinbichler, Villach, AT;
Guenther Zoth, Regensburg, DE;
Karl Mayer, Villach, AT;
Marco Koitz, Villach Landskron, AT;
Guenter Zieger, Villach, AT;
Christian Krenn, Viktring, AT;
Franz Kleinbichler, Villach, AT;
Guenther Zoth, Regensburg, DE;
Karl Mayer, Villach, AT;
Infineon Technologies AG, Neubiberg, DE;
Abstract
In various embodiments, a method of processing a contact pad may include providing a contact pad, a topmost layer of the contact pad containing aluminum or an aluminum alloy, at least part of the topmost layer of the contact pad being exposed; subjecting the contact pad to a thermally activated atmosphere containing water or reactive components of water.