abstract |
A package substrate including an outermost interlayer resin insulating layer, a pad structure formed on the outermost interlayer resin insulating layer, a conductive connecting pin for establishing an electrical connection with another substrate, the conductive connecting pin being secured to the pad structure via a solder, and via holes formed through the outermost interlayer resin insulating layer and for electrically connecting the pad structure to one or more conductive circuits formed below the outermost interlayer resin insulating layer, the via holes being positioned directly below the pad structure. |