Abstract
This paper reviews di€erent known physical phenomena acting during electromigration, such as changes in the mechanical stress of the metal line, void growth and precipitation/dissolution of alloy elements (Cu, Si) and their e€ects on early resistance changes. The superposition of all these phenomena is also discussed to describe the typical early resistance changes detected in Al±Cu lines of the present technology
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1647-1656 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Microelectronics Reliability |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering