Tape-automated bonding of integrated circuits

摘要

A tape for use in tape-automated-bonding of integrated circuits is disclosed. A series of interconnection arrays ("frames") are arranged along the tape, each array being formed by a number of interconnection beams 3. A terminal ("bump") 6 is located on each beam 3 for bonding to a respective interconnection pad 7 of an integrated circuit 8. Conventional bumps are made of gold-plated copper and have uneven and unyielding bonding surfaces which can fail to provide consistent bonds. The bumps 6 of the tape disclosed comprise a conductive material having a Vickers hardness number of 55 or less, and thus have a compliance which facilitates more even bonding. A method of producing the tape is also disclosed.