Employment of a bi-layer of Ni(P)/Cu as a diffusion barrier in a Cu/Sn/Cu bonding structure for three-dimensional interconnects

This study explored the possibility of employing a bi-layer barrier of electroless-plated Ni(P)/thin Cu layers in a Cu/Sn/Cu bonding structure for three-dimensional interconnects. Our materials analysis revealed that the bi-layer barrier served effectively as a diffusion barrier and prevented full-s...

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Main Authors: Lee, Byunghoon, Jeon, Haseok, Kwon, Kee-Won, Lee, Hoo-Jeong
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spelling sg-ntu-dr.10356-1015562020-06-01T10:01:58Z Employment of a bi-layer of Ni(P)/Cu as a diffusion barrier in a Cu/Sn/Cu bonding structure for three-dimensional interconnects Lee, Byunghoon Jeon, Haseok Kwon, Kee-Won Lee, Hoo-Jeong School of Materials Science & Engineering DRNTU::Engineering::Materials::Metallic materials This study explored the possibility of employing a bi-layer barrier of electroless-plated Ni(P)/thin Cu layers in a Cu/Sn/Cu bonding structure for three-dimensional interconnects. Our materials analysis revealed that the bi-layer barrier served effectively as a diffusion barrier and prevented full-scale materials interaction for temperatures higher than 300 °C. Such suppression of an intermetallic compound reaction and limiting Cu diffusion led to the formation of a rod-shaped Cu6Sn5 compound, rendering a unique microstructure of ductile Sn embedded with strong Cu6Sn5 rods. Our mechanical characterization using lap-shear testing and fracture analysis revealed that the sample with such a microstructure displayed a high bonding strength with some ductility, a desirable combination for high mechanical reliability. 2013-10-16T08:51:57Z 2019-12-06T20:40:32Z 2013-10-16T08:51:57Z 2019-12-06T20:40:32Z 2013 2013 Journal Article Lee, B., Jeon, H., Kwon, K. W., & Lee, H. J. (2013). Employment of a bi-layer of Ni(P)/Cu as a diffusion barrier in a Cu/Sn/Cu bonding structure for three-dimensional interconnects. Acta Materialia, 61(18), 6736-6742. 1359-6454 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/101556 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/16535 10.1016/j.actamat.2013.07.043 174653 en Acta materialia © 2013 Acta Materialia Inc.
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Lee, Byunghoon
Jeon, Haseok
Kwon, Kee-Won
Lee, Hoo-Jeong
Employment of a bi-layer of Ni(P)/Cu as a diffusion barrier in a Cu/Sn/Cu bonding structure for three-dimensional interconnects
description This study explored the possibility of employing a bi-layer barrier of electroless-plated Ni(P)/thin Cu layers in a Cu/Sn/Cu bonding structure for three-dimensional interconnects. Our materials analysis revealed that the bi-layer barrier served effectively as a diffusion barrier and prevented full-scale materials interaction for temperatures higher than 300 °C. Such suppression of an intermetallic compound reaction and limiting Cu diffusion led to the formation of a rod-shaped Cu6Sn5 compound, rendering a unique microstructure of ductile Sn embedded with strong Cu6Sn5 rods. Our mechanical characterization using lap-shear testing and fracture analysis revealed that the sample with such a microstructure displayed a high bonding strength with some ductility, a desirable combination for high mechanical reliability.
author2 School of Materials Science & Engineering
author_facet School of Materials Science & Engineering
Lee, Byunghoon
Jeon, Haseok
Kwon, Kee-Won
Lee, Hoo-Jeong
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author Lee, Byunghoon
Jeon, Haseok
Kwon, Kee-Won
Lee, Hoo-Jeong
author_sort Lee, Byunghoon
title Employment of a bi-layer of Ni(P)/Cu as a diffusion barrier in a Cu/Sn/Cu bonding structure for three-dimensional interconnects
title_short Employment of a bi-layer of Ni(P)/Cu as a diffusion barrier in a Cu/Sn/Cu bonding structure for three-dimensional interconnects
title_full Employment of a bi-layer of Ni(P)/Cu as a diffusion barrier in a Cu/Sn/Cu bonding structure for three-dimensional interconnects
title_fullStr Employment of a bi-layer of Ni(P)/Cu as a diffusion barrier in a Cu/Sn/Cu bonding structure for three-dimensional interconnects
title_full_unstemmed Employment of a bi-layer of Ni(P)/Cu as a diffusion barrier in a Cu/Sn/Cu bonding structure for three-dimensional interconnects
title_sort employment of a bi-layer of ni(p)/cu as a diffusion barrier in a cu/sn/cu bonding structure for three-dimensional interconnects
publishDate 2013
url https://hdl.handle.net/10356/101556
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