Finite element simulation of hydrostatic stress in copper interconnects

This work focuses on numerical modeling of hydrostatic stress,which is critical to the formation of stress-induced voiding(SIV) in copper damascene interconnects.Using three-dimensional finite element analysis, the distribution of hydrostatic stress is examined in copper interconnects and models are based on the samples, which are fabricated in industry.In addition,hydrostatic stress is studied through the influences of different low-k dielectrics,barrier layers and line widths of copper lines,and the resul...