Atomic diffusion properties in wire bonding

The lift-off characteristics at the interface of thermosonic bond were observed by using scanning electron microscope (JSM-6360LV). The vertical section of bonding point was produced by punching, grinding and ion-sputter thinning, and was tested by using transmission electron microscope (F30). The results show that the atomic diffusion at the bonded interface appears. The thickness of Au/Al interface characterized by atomic diffusion is about 500 nm under ultrasonic and thermal energy. The fracture morphology of lift-off interface is dimples. The tensile fracture appears by pull-test not in bonded interface but in basis material, and the bonded strength at interface is enhanced by diffused atom from the other side.