Patent ID: 8501622
Filing Date: 2013-08-06
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, the method comprising: providing a workpiece; forming active areas over or within the workpiece; forming a plurality of input/output cells over at least one active area; and coupling a first bond pad and at least one second bond pad to each input/output cell; wherein coupling the first bond pad comprises forming the first bond pad in a first pattern, wherein coupling the at least one second bond pad comprises forming the second bond pad in at least one second pattern, the at least one second pattern being different from the first pattern, wherein forming each first bond pad comprises disposing a center of the first bond pad over an input/output cell to which the first bond pad is coupled, and wherein forming each at least one second bond pad comprises disposing the at least one second bond pad near a side of and spaced apart from a respective one of the plurality of input/output cells.