Intra-metal leakage reliability characteristics for line/via in copper/low-k interconnect structures

  • Jeung Woo Kim
  • , Nam Hyung Lee
  • , Hyung Woo Kim
  • , Hyun Soo Kim
  • , Chae Bog Rim

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Abstract

For the Cu/low-k interconnect process, leakage reliability is an essential item in conjunction with electromigration. We described for the first time Cu intra level leakage deterioration through vias in structures comprising a combination of line and via. In this paper, we additionally present leakage and breakdown characteristics of low-k dielectrics in a dual damascene Cu process with via-incorporated interconnect structure scaled to 0.13μm DR. We verify the weak point through BTS (bias temperature stress) assessment in specific structures comprising a combination of line and via. Also, we evaluated the effectiveness of the barrier metal by making a comparison between TaN and TaN/Ta. Lastly, we demonstrate that the result could vary according to the IMD (Inter-metal dielectrics) deposition methodology and integration scheme. We suggest several key processes that can affect leakage reliability degradation and also proper stress condition for meaningful result.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2002 IEEE International Integrated Reliability Workshop Final Report, IRW 2002
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages36-40
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)0780375580
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE International Integrated Reliability Workshop Final Report, IRW 2002 - Lake Tahoe, United States
Duration: 21 Oct 200224 Oct 2002

Publication series

NameIEEE International Integrated Reliability Workshop Final Report
Volume2002-January
ISSN (Print)1930-8841
ISSN (Electronic)2374-8036

Conference

ConferenceIEEE International Integrated Reliability Workshop Final Report, IRW 2002
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLake Tahoe
Period21/10/0224/10/02

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