3D EBAD characterizations on copper TSV for 3D interconnections

W. N. Putra, A. D. Trigg, H. Y. Li, C. L. Gan

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Abstract

Microstructure analysis plays an important role in the reliability study of copper Through-Silicon Vias (TSVs). While conventional 2-dimensional (2D) Electron Back-Scatter Diffraction (EBSD) is a useful technique, 3-dimensional (3D) EBSD characterization provides a more accurate picture of the TSV microstructure. Information that is missing in 2D observations, such as grain shape and volume, can be obtained from the 3D technique. In this study, we did 3D characterizations by serial sectioning of the TSV samples and mapped the microstructure on each slice. These maps were then reconstructed into 3D images. From the result, it showed that the increase in Cu grain volume after thermal annealing can be up to 99%, as compared with 55% and 67% increase in calculated grain volume as determined from single and averaged 2D EBSD maps, respectively.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 21th International Symposium on the Physical and Failure Analysis of Integrated Circuits, IPFA 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages295-299
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781479939091
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Sept 2014
Event21th International Symposium on the Physical and Failure Analysis of Integrated Circuits, IPFA 2014 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 30 Jun 20144 Jul 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Symposium on the Physical and Failure Analysis of Integrated Circuits, IPFA

Conference

Conference21th International Symposium on the Physical and Failure Analysis of Integrated Circuits, IPFA 2014
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period30/06/144/07/14

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