Abstract
AbstractThe electromigration (EM) behaviour of damascene Al(Cu)-interconnects has been studied for the first time by drift experiments and results directly compared to plasma-etched lines. For the latter EM is known to occur through sequential stages : an incubation period, needed for Cu-depletion, and an Al-drift stage. It is shown that using a damascene implementation, the incubation time significantly increases but the Al-drift velocity does as well. This is demonstrated to be an intrinsic effect, directly related to the technological nature of both metallization schemes. Implications on lifetime prediction at operating conditions are discussed.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
