Abstract:
Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a V0 via unit cell with multiple keep out zones. The keep out zones are oriented concentrically and provide support for multiple sizes of through-silicon vias (TSVs). An off-center alignment between the V0 via unit cell and a probe pad is used to improve contact between the V0 vias and a probe pad. During a chip redesign, the TSV size may be changed without the need to revise the V0 mask.