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Thru-silicon-via structures

US9812359B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 2015
Grant dateNov 7, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76831
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Stress generation free thru-silicon-via structures with improved performance and reliability and methods of manufacture are provided. The method includes forming a first conductive diffusion barrier liner on an insulator layer within a thru-silicon-via of a wafer material. The method further includes forming a stress absorption layer on the first conductive diffusion barrier. The method further includes forming a second conductive diffusion barrier on the stress absorption layer. The method further includes forming a copper plate on the second conductive diffusion barrier.

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