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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Microelectronics Engineering
  • Additive Manufacturing

Background:

  • The demand for higher device density in microelectronics drives the need for advanced manufacturing techniques.
  • Current micro- and nano-scale additive manufacturing (AM) methods offer design freedom but lack device-grade materials.
  • Understanding the link between processing and material properties is crucial for developing new electronic components.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the electrical properties of micrometer-scale copper interconnects fabricated using Fluid Force Microscopy (FluidFM) and Electrohydrodynamic-Redox Printing (EHD-RP).
  • To establish a novel 4-terminal testing chip for direct electrical characterization of as-printed micro-scale metals.
  • To correlate printing strategies and resulting microstructures with the electrical resistance and resistivity of copper interconnects.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of micrometer-scale copper interconnects using FluidFM and EHD-RP.
  • Development and utilization of a specialized thin film-based 4-terminal testing chip for in-situ electrical resistance measurements.
  • Analysis of the relationship between printing parameters, material morphology, microstructure, and electrical performance.

Main Results:

  • Direct correlation established between print strategies, microstructural features, and the electrical resistance of as-printed copper interconnects.
  • Demonstrated the first-time direct synthesis of conductive structures on an insulating substrate using FluidFM.
  • Showcased the ability of EHD-RP to precisely tune copper's resistivity over an order of magnitude by adjusting printing voltage.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides critical insights into the electrical properties of micro- and submicrometer-scale copper interconnects fabricated by advanced AM techniques.
  • The developed electrical characterization approach is vital for understanding and optimizing micro-AM metal properties.
  • Findings pave the way for improved design and fabrication of advanced electronic components using micro-scale additive manufacturing.