The electromigration behavior of single crystal copper
Abstract
The trend in integrated circuit (IC) technology is beginning to move from very large-scale integration (VLSI) to ultra large-scale integration (ULSI) circuitry. Electromigration threatens the reliability of these circuits. Copper interconnects are being extensively researched to replace the traditional aluminum lines. Electromigration studies were performed on single crystal copper lines. A (100) and a (110) oriented single crystal copper sample were each prepared from a bulk ( 100) copper sample by site specific focused ion beam milling. Preliminary findings show that the (100) line did not fail within the predetermined testing time and therefore possesses better electromigration properties over the (110) line. The (110) line failed in both contact pads and appears to be diffusion related. This study indicates that (100) oriented or ( 100) textured lines may perform better under conditions where electromigration issues may dominate. This study also shows the viability for performing further work on determining the preferred ,, crystallographic orientation for copper interconnects.
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Thesis Completion
2001
Semester
Fall
Advisor
Giannuzzi, Lucille A.
Degree
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
College
College of Engineering
Degree Program
Electrical Engineering
Subjects
Dissertations, Academic -- Engineering;Engineering -- Dissertations, Academic
Format
Identifier
DP0021640
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Document Type
Honors in the Major Thesis
Recommended Citation
Contino, Catherine Marie, "The electromigration behavior of single crystal copper" (2001). HIM 1990-2015. 290.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses1990-2015/290