Test structure design for precise understanding of Cu/low-k dielectric reliability

T. L. Tan*, C. L. Gan, A. Y. Du, C. K. Cheng, C. M. Ng, L. Chan

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Abstract

Single line test structures are suggested for failure analysis and reliability improvement development, apart from using the conventional comb test structures. This is due to the challenges in controlling the damage after electrical tests as well as in pin-pointing sub-surface failures with present techniques. Three failure modes were observed in the new test structure, which can be identified by its I-V leakage characteristics. These also demonstrate the importance of including different geometrical layouts for backend reliability characterization.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2007 IEEE International Reliability Physics Symposium Proceedings, 45th Annual
Pages632-633
Number of pages2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event45th Annual IEEE International Reliability Physics Symposium 2007, IRPS - Phoenix, AZ, United States
Duration: Apr 15 2007Apr 19 2007

Publication series

NameAnnual Proceedings - Reliability Physics (Symposium)
ISSN (Print)0099-9512

Conference

Conference45th Annual IEEE International Reliability Physics Symposium 2007, IRPS
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPhoenix, AZ
Period4/15/074/19/07

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

Keywords

  • Carbon-doped low-k dielectric
  • Delamination
  • Single line test structure
  • Ta ion diffusion

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