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Static Random Access Memories (SRAMs) are present nowadays in all CMOS products in large quantities. Besides, they are often very challenging both on process side (due to small dimensions) and on design side (due to performance request). As a consequence, managing their reliability is of prime importance, though it is quite complex due to their overall complexity. This paper demonstrates a full reliability-based...
Electromigration (EM) in advanced copper interconnects has become a strong limitation factor for IC designs. As a matter of fact, interconnects design is facing two contradictory needs: decrease ICs dimension to save silicon surface and maintain sufficient EM lifetime under dc stress. In a view, to establish robust design rules, that does not over constraint designers, it is necessary to build accurate...
We propose in the present paper root mean square (RMS) current rules to limit Joule heating in the back end of line (BEOL) of 65nm node circuits. These rules are based on a new analytical thermal resistance model previously determined for 130 and 90nm node BEOL. To confirm the validity of this model through technologies, Joule heating measurements at 110degC were performed on copper lines embedded...
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