Electromigration voiding in nanoindented, single crystal Al lines

We consider the interpretation of some theoretical and experimental work regarding electromigration voiding in nanoindented, single crystal aluminum lines. A recently suggested voiding criterion of a critical accumulated flux divergence is found, in fact, to be identical to the widely accepted criti...

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Published in:Journal of applied physics 2001-03, Vol.89 (5), p.3064-3066
Main Authors: Dwyer, V. M., Ismail, W. S. Wan
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We consider the interpretation of some theoretical and experimental work regarding electromigration voiding in nanoindented, single crystal aluminum lines. A recently suggested voiding criterion of a critical accumulated flux divergence is found, in fact, to be identical to the widely accepted critical stress criterion. The inclusion of the stress dependence of the atomic diffusion coefficient is shown to be vital when the steady state is characterized by J≠0, such as in the case of a void growing at a constant rate. It is found, for example, that the stress required for steady void growth, within single crystal Al lines, is probably significantly smaller than previously suggested.
ISSN:0021-8979
1089-7550
DOI:10.1063/1.1342436