摘要:
A method of fabricating a device includes depositing a electromigration (EM) resistive material in an etched trench formed in a substrate and a wiring layer. The EM resistive material is formed in electrical contact with an underlying diffusion barrier layer and wiring layer. The method further includes forming a via structure in electrical contact with the EM resistive material and the wiring layer. The method results in a structure which prevents an open circuit.
摘要:
A microelectronic element such as a chip or microelectronic wiring substrate is provided which includes a plurality of conductive interconnects for improved resistance to thermal stress. At least some of the conductive interconnects include a metallic plate, a metallic connecting line and an upper metallic via. The metallic connecting line has an upper surface at least substantially level with an upper surface of the metallic plate, an inner end connected to the metallic plate at one of the peripheral edges, and an outer end horizontally displaced from the one peripheral edge. The metallic connecting line has a width much smaller than the width of the one peripheral edge of the metallic plate and has length greater than the width of the one peripheral edge. The upper metallic via has a bottom end in contact with the metallic connecting line at a location that is horizontally displaced from the one peripheral edge by at least about 3 microns (μm).
摘要:
A microelectronic element such as a chip or microelectronic wiring substrate is provided which includes a plurality of conductive interconnects for improved resistance to thermal stress. At least some of the conductive interconnects include a metallic plate, a metallic connecting line and an upper metallic via. The metallic connecting line has an upper surface at least substantially level with an upper surface of the metallic plate, an inner end connected to the metallic plate at one of the peripheral edges, and an outer end horizontally displaced from the one peripheral edge. The metallic connecting line has a width much smaller than the width of the one peripheral edge of the metallic plate and has length greater than the width of the one peripheral edge. The upper metallic via has a bottom end in contact with the metallic connecting line at a location that is horizontally displaced from the one peripheral edge by at least about 3 microns (μm).
摘要:
The invention predicts premature dielectric breakdown in a semiconductor. At least one dielectric breakdown mode is calculated for the semiconductor wafer. If a one mode is calculated, premature dielectric breakdown will be associated with any semiconductor with a breakdown voltage less than a predetermined standard deviation of a plurality of breakdown voltages within said calculated mode. If multiple modes are calculated, the mode that most accurately represents dielectric breakdown for the semiconductor wafer is determined and premature dielectric breakdown will be associated with any semiconductor with a breakdown voltage less than a predetermined standard of the calculated mode that most accurately represents dielectric breakdown for the semiconductor wafer.
摘要:
A method of monitoring and testing electro-migration and time dependent dielectric breakdown includes forming an addressable wiring test array, which includes a plurality or horizontally disposed metal wiring and a plurality of segmented, vertically disposed probing wiring, performing a single row continuity/resistance check to determine which row of said metal wiring is open, performing a full serpentine continuity/resistance check, and determining a position of short defects.
摘要:
A method of monitoring and testing electro-migration and time dependent dielectric breakdown includes forming an addressable wiring test array, which includes a plurality or horizontally disposed metal wiring and a plurality of segmented, vertically disposed probing wiring, performing a single row continuity/resistance check to determine which row of said metal wiring is open, performing a full serpentine continuity/resistance check, and determining a position of short defects.
摘要:
An interconnect structure and method of making the same are provided. The interconnect structure includes a dielectric layer having a patterned opening, a metal feature disposed in the patterned opening, and a dielectric cap overlying the metal feature. The dielectric cap has an internal tensile stress, the stress helping to avoid electromigration from occurring in a direction away from the metal line, especially when the metal line has tensile stress.
摘要:
A damascene wire and method of forming the wire. The method including: forming a mask layer on a top surface of a dielectric layer; forming an opening in the mask layer; forming a trench in the dielectric layer where the dielectric layer is not protected by the mask layer; recessing the sidewalls of the trench under the mask layer; forming a conformal conductive liner on all exposed surface of the trench and the mask layer; filling the trench with a core electrical conductor; removing portions of the conductive liner extending above the top surface of the dielectric layer and removing the mask layer; and forming a conductive cap on a top surface of the core conductor. The structure includes a core conductor clad in a conductive liner and a conductive capping layer in contact with the top surface of the core conductor that is not covered by the conductive liner.
摘要:
An interconnect structure in the back end of the line of an integrated circuit forms contacts between successive layers by removing material in the top surface of the lower interconnect in a cone-shaped aperture, the removal process extending through the liner of the upper aperture, and depositing a second liner extending down into the cone-shaped aperture, thereby increasing the mechanical strength of the contact, which then enhance the overall reliability of the integrated circuit.
摘要:
A damascene wire and method of forming the wire. The method including: forming a mask layer on a top surface of a dielectric layer; forming an opening in the mask layer; forming a trench in the dielectric layer where the dielectric layer is not protected by the mask layer; recessing the sidewalls of the trench under the mask layer; forming a conformal conductive liner on all exposed surface of the trench and the mask layer; filling the trench with a core electrical conductor; removing portions of the conductive liner extending above the top surface of the dielectric layer and removing the mask layer; and forming a conductive cap on a top surface of the core conductor. The structure includes a core conductor clad in a conductive liner and a conductive capping layer in contact with the top surface of the core conductor that is not covered by the conductive liner.