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Structure and process of via chain for misalignment test

US6459151B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2000
Grant dateOct 1, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L22/34
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A structure or a process of the via chain is employed to test the misalignment. The structure of the via chain includes a first via chain in the first direction and a second via chain in the second direction. Using the structure having the via chains in two different directions, the misalignment can be easily detected.

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