Biao Wang ,  Feifeng Huang ,  Qiancheng Wang ,  Zhao Chen ,  Hongbin Chen ,  Quan Wang ,  Qiu Shao ,  Yiqin Chen ,  Zhengyuan Wu ,  Bo Feng ,  Ming Ji ,  Huigao Duan

工程(英文) ›› 2026, Vol. 58 ›› Issue (3) : 193 -202.

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工程(英文) ›› 2026, Vol. 58 ›› Issue (3) : 193 -202. DOI: 10.1016/j.eng.2025.10.026

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Pure Ru n-TSV Processing and Extreme All-Dry SOI Wafer Thinning for a Backside Power-Delivery Network

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The backside power-delivery network (BSPDN) has emerged as a promising solution to address wiring congestion challenges in advanced nodes beyond the 3 nm technology threshold. In this study, we demonstrate a novel ruthenium (Ru)-based nano through-silicon via (n-TSV) interconnection technology fabricated on a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate for BSPDN implementation. After fabricating a scallop-free n-TSV array with a high aspect ratio (AR) (10.4:1.0) using an advanced multi-step etching process, pure Ru metallization was achieved with a resistivity of 19.9 μΩ·cm. The double-side interconnection adopts a combination of an extreme wafer-thinning technique (final thickness: 500 nm; total thickness variation (TTV): < 15 nm) and a plasma-assisted all-dry revealing process, achieving high-precision n-TSV exposure from the backside of the substrate while preserving sidewall dielectric liner integrity (< 1 nm loss). A dry recess etch of Ru in n-TSVs was first developed, with significant selectivity (Ru-to-liner oxide ratio > 50:1), effectively eliminating the metallic sidewall residues. The further extracted average line resistance of the Ru-filled n-TSVs was as low as 29 Ω·μm−1. Finally, after 100 thermal cycling tests (–40 to 125 °C), the relative resistance change remained below 1%, demonstrating the superior reliability and stability of the Ru-based interconnects in the BSPDN. These advancements establish a robust interconnection solution for achieving energy-efficient three-dimensional integrated circuit architectures.

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Ruthenium nano through-silicon via / Wafer thinning / Dual-side electrical testing

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Biao Wang,Feifeng Huang,Qiancheng Wang,Zhao Chen,Hongbin Chen,Quan Wang,Qiu Shao,Yiqin Chen,Zhengyuan Wu,Bo Feng,Ming Ji,Huigao Duan. [J]. 工程(英文), 2026, 58(3): 193-202 DOI:10.1016/j.eng.2025.10.026

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