In this work we evaluate the impact of TSV processing and proximity on transistor performance and reliability by monitoring key device parameters after thermal cycling and thermal storage. No transistor degradation related to potential barrier failure, liner breakdown or Cu diffusion was observed and it is concluded that when respecting the keep out zone, the FEOL yield and reliability is not affected by TSV processing.
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