Semiconductor metallization structure

摘要

A high temperature metallization system for use with a semiconductor device (23). The semiconductor device (23) has a multi-layer metallization system (36). An adhesion layer (37) of the metallization system (36) is formed on a semiconductor substrate (20). A barrier layer (38) that contains a nickel alloy is formed on the adhesion layer (37). A protective layer (39) is formed on the barrier layer (38). The barrier layer (38) inhibits solder components from diffusing toward the semiconductor substrate (20) during high temperature processing.