Impact of deep-via plasma etching process on transistor performance in 3D-IC with via-last backside TSV

3D-IC (3D-stacked integrated circuit) requires lots of through-Si vias (TSVs) and metal microbumps for electrical connection among stacked LSI chips to realize higher performance beyond 2D-IC. However, plasma etching process for via-last backside TSV formation could damage many transistors used in the 3D-IC. In this study, plasma-induced charge-up damages on transistor characteristics during viahole etching have been investigated using test structures flipchip bonded on Si interposer. Additionally, antenna rules for the 3D-IC layout and process design were also mentioned.