Normally, the top of these capacitors is flat, but as they fail, the top can dome or bulge outward. Causes: This bulging is typically due to gas buildup inside the capacitor. The gas is produced when the electrolyte inside the capacitor begins to break down due to overheating, overvoltage, or age-related wear.
In conclusion, three case studies on the CE-PVC approach and its application for capacitor failures were demonstrated. Two of the cases were MIM capacitors in the BEOL failing short and open, CE-PVC successfully identified the failing root cause. In the third case, the CE-PVC technique was applied in the FEOL ONO poly capacitor structures.
The likely root cause would be electrical overstress at the edge of the capacitor plate. Further TEM analysis shown in Fig. 24 and elemental mapping analysis in Fig. 25 at the final cut location also confirms the silicide migration, ONO breakdown at the edge of the structure, and the two poly plates fused short.
Risks: A damaged casing can expose the internal components of the capacitor to the environment, leading to rapid deterioration and failure. Appearance: Rust or corrosion on the capacitor’s terminals or casing indicates aging or exposure to harsh environmental conditions.
Underlying Issues: This overheating can be due to internal failure within the capacitor or external factors such as a malfunctioning component in the circuit. It’s a sign that the capacitor has been operating under stress and may have already failed or is close to failing.
Therefore, failure analysis of integrated capacitors is the key to identify the root cause but, on some cases, is also a challenging task. Three case studies were discussed that includes the FA approaches and techniques that were utilized to understand the defect sites.
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