MOCVD(metal-organic chemical vapor deposition) copper thin film was annealed at various conditions and the eletrical properties and micro-structures were investigated to find the optimal annealing condition and its effect. Cu thin film annealed at Ar ...
MOCVD(metal-organic chemical vapor deposition) copper thin film was annealed at various conditions and the eletrical properties and micro-structures were investigated to find the optimal annealing condition and its effect. Cu thin film annealed at Ar 1 torr, $400^{\circ}C$ had the most improved resistivity of 1.98 $\mu\Omega$cm, and texture; the ratio of $I_{(111)}/I_{(200)}$ was varied from 2.03 to 3.11, and Cu thin film annealed at Ar 1 torr, $450^{\circ}C$ had the largest grain size and uniformity. After the annealing, the EM(electromigration) test was followed to ensure the improved properties by annealing. Compare to other conditions, Cu patterns annealed at Ar 1 torr, $400 ^{\circ}C$ had the most improved properties when it came to the EM resistance, which was due to the low resistivity, the preferential evolution of texture to (111) plane, and the reduction of surface roughness of annealed copper film.