Chip package assembly with enhanced interconnects and method for fabricating the same

An integrated circuit interconnects are described herein that are suitable for forming integrated circuit chip packages. In one example, an integrated circuit interconnect is embodied in a wafer that includes a substrate having a plurality of integrated circuit (IC) dice formed thereon. The plurality of IC dice include a first IC die having first solid state circuitry and a second IC die having second solid state circuitry. A first contact pad is disposed on the substrate and is coupled to the first solid state circuitry. A first solder ball is disposed on the first contact pad. The first solder ball has a substantially uniform oxide coating formed thereon.