Practice Case Study 4: Line Collapse in Dual-Damascene BEOL Flow - 8.5 | 8. Case Studies – Examining Challenges and Solutions in Process Integration | Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is BEOL?

💡 Hint: Think about the overall process of semiconductor fabrication.

Question 2

Easy

What is meant by capillary force?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when water in a thin straw.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a primary cause of line collapse in BEOL processes?

  • Strong dielectric properties
  • High aspect ratio vias
  • Ineffective cleaning methods

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between shape and strength.

Question 2

Vapor-phase cleaning helps to reduce which force that contributes to pattern collapse?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how cleaning methods can vary in their mechanical impacts.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design an experiment that measures the impact of different dielectric materials on line stability during processing.

💡 Hint: Consider varying dielectric types and their strengths.

Question 2

Evaluate how changing both the cleaning methods and the aspect ratio affects the yield in a manufacturing environment.

💡 Hint: Think about how different combinations might affect the process holistically.

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