MIL-PRF-38535K
APPENDIX A
A.3.5.4.3 Die to terminal interconnection. There shall be an enlarged photograph(s), transparency, or drawing(s)
to scale and of sufficient magnification to clearly depict the interconnection pattern for all connections made by wire or
ribbon bonding, beam leads or other methods between the semiconductor die, other elements of the microcircuit,
substrate(s) and package terminals or lands as applicable to the specific type of microcircuit supplied. If these
interconnections show clearly on the die intraconnection pattern photograph, an additional photograph or drawing is
not required.
A.3.5.4.4 Schematic diagrams. For microcircuits supplied under this appendix, the actual schematic diagram(s),
logic diagram(s), or combination thereof shall be maintained, sufficient to represent all electrical elements functionally
designed into the microcircuit together with their values (when applicable). For simple devices, this shall be a
complete detailed schematic circuit showing all functional elements and values. For complex devices, or those with
redundant detail, the overall microcircuit may be represented by a logic diagram in combination with schematic
details. Minimum details that shall be included are: A schematic presentation of input/output stages and protection
network details identified by appropriate pin numbers. Sufficient details to depict addressing or other device elements
where the test parameters, conditions, or limits are sensitive to the specific device schematics. Where parasitic
elements are important to the proper functioning of any microcircuit, they shall be included in the schematic diagram.
A.3.5.5 Internal conductors. Internal thin film conductors on semiconductor die or substrate (metallization stripes,
contact areas, bonding interfaces, etc.) shall be designed so that properly fabricated conductors shall not experience
in normal operation, over the operating temperature range (see A.3.1.3.31) (at worst case specified operating
conditions), a current density in excess of the maximum allowable value shown below for the applicable conductor
material:
Maximum allowable current
Conductor material
density
Aluminum (99.99 percent pure or doped) without glassivation or without
glassivation layer integrity test
2 X 105 A/cm2
Aluminum (99.99 percent pure or doped) glassivated (see A.3.5.5.4)
5 X 105 A/cm2
5 X 105 A/cm2
6 X 105 A/cm2
1 X 106 A/cm2
2 X 105 A/cm2
Refractory metals (Mo, W, Ti-W, and Ti-N) glassivated (see A.3.5.5.4)
Gold
Copper
All other
The current density shall be calculated at the point(s) of maximum current density (e.g., greatest current (see
A.3.5.5a) in accordance with unit cross section) for the specific device type and schematic or configuration. Individual
device calculations are not required when appropriate documented design rules or requirements have been used,
which limit or control the current density in the resulting design.
a. Use a current value equal to the maximum continuous current (at full fan-out for digitals or at maximum load
for linear) or equal to the simple time averaged current obtained at maximum rated frequency and duty
cycle with maximum load, whichever results in the greater current value at the point(s) of maximum current
density. This current value shall be determined at the maximum recommended supply voltage(s) and with
the current assumed to be uniform over the entire conductor cross-sectional area.
b. Use the minimum allowed metal thickness in accordance with manufacturing specifications and controls
including appropriate allowance for thinning experienced in the metallization step. The thinning factor over
a metallization step is not required unless the point of maximum current density is located at the step.
c. Use the minimum actual design conductor widths (not mask widths) including appropriate allowance for
narrowing or undercutting experienced in metal etching.
d. Areas of barrier metals, not intended by design to contribute to current carrying capacity, and non-
conducting material shall not be included in the calculation of conductor cross section.
Thick film conductors multichip substrates (metallization strips, bonding interfaces, etc.) shall be designated so that
no properly fabricated conductor shall dissipate more than 4 watts/cm2 when carrying maximum design current.
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