Xilinx, Inc.
Solder joints for board level reliability

Abstract:

An integrated circuit assembly having an improved solder connection, and methods for fabricating the same are provided that utilize platelets within the solder connections to inhibit solder connection failure, thus providing a more robust solder interface. In one example, an integrated circuit assembly is provided that includes a package substrate having a first plurality of contact pads exposed on a first surface of the package substrate and a second plurality of contact pads exposed on a second surface of the package substrate. The second plurality of contact pads have a pitch that is greater than a pitch of the first plurality of contact pads. Interconnect circuitry is disposed in the package substrate and couples the first and second pluralities of contact pads. At least a first contact pad of the second plurality of contact pads includes a solder ball disposed directly in contact with a palladium layer.