Image analysis methods for plated through hole reliability

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9990707
APP PUB NO 20170330316A1
SERIAL NO

15151794

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In some embodiments, methods include acquiring a micrograph image of a plated through hole and converting the micrograph image to a binary image. Methods include defining a pixel line at a copper-dielectric material interface of the binary image. In some embodiments, methods include comparing a length of an interface line compared to a length of a portion to determine a roughness of the pixel line. In some embodiments, methods include determining a roughness of the hole wall before copper plating. Methods may include determining a roughness of the interface using the pixel line.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONNEW ORCHARD ROAD ARMONK NY 10504

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Czaplewski, Sarah K Rochester, US 126 271
King, Scott B Rochester, US 100 128
Kuczynski, Joseph North Port, US 573 2251
Russell, David J Owego, US 65 803

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