Strength evaluation of thin 3D-TSV memory chips by pin-on-elastic- foundation test

P. S. Huang, Y. C. Chao, M. Y. Tsai*, P. C. Lin

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

4 Scopus citations

Abstract

The pin-on-elastic-foundation (PoEF) test associated with theoretical equations is used for the strength determination of 3D-TSV thin memory die. FEM simulation is also applied to evaluate the test results and further provides an insight into failure mechanics. The 50μm-thick memory chips with Cu TSVs are tested, and the results of the applied load versus deflections and maximum loads for front-side and back-side surface controlling failures are obtained. It is found that the maximum loads at back-side controlled failure are slightly larger than those at front-side controlled failure either for on-via or away-from-via loading. And the maximum loads for on-via loading are lower than those for away-from-via loading by 16% for front-side failure and 26% for back-side failure. Based on the failure mechanism, the TSV structures in the memory chips are found to be one of dominant factors (or the weakest spots) of die strength. The detailed loading stresses and TSV-induced residual silicon stresses are calculated and then discussed in terms of controlling factors of chip strength

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 8th International Microsystems, Packaging, Assembly and Circuits Technology Conference - Green and Cloud
Subtitle of host publicationCreating Value and Toward Eco-Life, IMPACT 2013 - Proceedings
Pages202-206
Number of pages5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event2013 8th International Microsystems, Packaging, Assembly and Circuits Technology Conference - Green and Cloud: Creating Value and Toward Eco-Life, IMPACT 2013 - Taipei, Taiwan
Duration: 22 10 201325 10 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings of Technical Papers - International Microsystems, Packaging, Assembly, and Circuits Technology Conference, IMPACT
ISSN (Print)2150-5934
ISSN (Electronic)2150-5942

Conference

Conference2013 8th International Microsystems, Packaging, Assembly and Circuits Technology Conference - Green and Cloud: Creating Value and Toward Eco-Life, IMPACT 2013
Country/TerritoryTaiwan
CityTaipei
Period22/10/1325/10/13

Keywords

  • Die strength
  • TSV
  • Thin die

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Strength evaluation of thin 3D-TSV memory chips by pin-on-elastic- foundation test'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this