Corrosion

Bond Pad Corrosion

A localized die-surface corrosion example that keeps the user focused on a functionally relevant bond-pad region rather than on supporting analysis graphics.

Scale 10 um scale shown
Observed feature Localized corrosion region on an aluminum bond pad
Likely mechanism Moisture-enabled bond-pad corrosion associated with package dis-bonding
Localized bond pad corrosion

Interpretation

Why this image matters

The visible corroded region is tightly localized, which makes the image useful for teaching what true bond-pad attack looks like in cross section.

The report linked the failures to aluminum bond-pad corrosion and further noted that poor adhesion and dis-bonding between the molding compound and lead frame likely created the moisture-ingress path that enabled the attack.

This gives the image good teaching value both as a corrosion example and as a reminder that the enabling condition may sit at the package interface rather than only at the damaged site.

corrosion bond-pad aluminum moisture-ingress
Use this when

Best comparison value

  • Teaching localized bond-pad attack
  • Discussing corrosion enabled by package-interface weakness
  • Comparing corrosion to incidental residue or staining