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Temporary passivation of Cu for low temperature (< 300°C) 3D wafer stacking

  • D. F. Lim*
  • , J. Wei
  • , K. C. Leong
  • , C. S. Tan
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Nanyang Technological University
  • Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore
  • Global Foundries, Inc.
  • UMI 3288

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Abstract

Self-assembled monolayer (SAM) of alkane-thiol is applied to provide temporary passivation on Cu surface for protection against oxidation. The thermal stability of SAM is improved by storage at low temperature and in inert ambient. Surface analysis shows that SAM is effective in retarding surface oxidation and the degree of protection is higher for SAM with longer chain length. Wafer-to-wafer bonding result shows shear strength enhancement in the Cu-Cu bond when the appropriate chain length is used. Longer chain is less susceptible to thermal desorption hence no improvement in the bond strength is obtained.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 IEEE International Interconnect Technology Conference and 2011 Materials for Advanced Metallization, IITC/MAM 2011
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event2011 IEEE International Interconnect Technology Conference and 2011 Materials for Advanced Metallization, IITC/MAM 2011 - Dresden, Germany
Duration: 8 May 201112 May 2011

Publication series

Name2011 IEEE International Interconnect Technology Conference and 2011 Materials for Advanced Metallization, IITC/MAM 2011

Conference

Conference2011 IEEE International Interconnect Technology Conference and 2011 Materials for Advanced Metallization, IITC/MAM 2011
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityDresden
Period8/05/1112/05/11

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