C. Yao, T.C. Huang, K. Chi, W. K. Wan, H.H. Lin, C. Hsia, M. Liang
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Abstract
Modelling methodologies including a dynamic stress evolution are proposed in this work to characterize the relative stress-induced voiding (SIV) probability inside via of various Cu/low k interconnects. Seven patterns being representative of versatile IC design units are selected. It is demonstrated that our modelling approach can serve as a good method identifying the most troublesome layout units to inside-via SIV, and the results aligned well with the experimental data. From our studies, two kinds of layout styles when designed together are found detrimental: (1) the layout units with via(s) subjected to significant upper-metal edge confinement and (2) the one with via close to big vacancy sources.