Moisture-induced gold ball bond degradation of polyimide-passivated devices in plastic packages

A mechanism of gold ball bond degradation in plastic packages is discussed. Polyimide die topcoat and moisture stress accelerate bond degradation. The mechanism is further accelerated by mistargeted bonds and low bonding parameters.<<ETX>>

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