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Word line resistance test method and three-dimensional memory failure analysis method

A technology of word line resistance and test method, applied in static memory, measuring resistance/reactance/impedance, instruments, etc., can solve problems such as word line resistance measurement that is difficult to meet three-dimensional memory, long structure of three-dimensional memory, and inapplicability of multimeters

Active Publication Date: 2017-12-29
YANGTZE MEMORY TECH CO LTD
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The conventional method of measuring the resistance of components is to use a multimeter to measure, but when testing the resistance of each structure of a three-dimensional memory, it is often necessary to measure the metal layer or tungsten plug layer of the chip. Needle table for testing
[0004] However, due to the long length of the word line and the special structure of the three-dimensional memory, the measurement range of the nano-point needle platform is far smaller than the length of the word line, which is difficult to meet the measurement of the word line resistance of the three-dimensional memory.

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[0043] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by persons of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0044] An embodiment of the present application provides a word line resistance testing method for measuring the word line resistance of a three-dimensional memory. The schematic cross-sectional structure of the three-dimensional memory is shown in figure 1 As shown, the three-dimensional memory includes: an array area, a first stepped area located on both sides of the array area, a second stepped area, and a plurality of word lines arranged in parallel; the pl...

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The invention discloses a word line resistance test method and a three-dimensional memory failure analysis method. According to the word line resistance test method, first, multiple through hole connecting lines in a first step region and a second step region of a three-dimensional memory are exposed; second, by forming a connection metal layer in the first step region, multiple word lines are connected with the connection metal layer through the through hole connecting lines; and last, resistance of every two to-be-tested connecting lines is tested in the second step region, the resistance of the three to-be-tested connecting lines is calculated according to first test resistance, second test resistance and third test resistance obtained through testing, that is, word line resistance corresponding to the three to-be-tested connecting lines is obtained, therefore, measurement of the word line resistance in the three-dimensional memory is realized, and a foundation is laid for performing failure analysis on the three-dimensional memory.

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technical field [0001] The present application relates to the field of semiconductor technology, and more specifically, to a word line resistance testing method and a three-dimensional memory failure analysis method. Background technique [0002] Failure analysis is based on the failure mode and phenomenon, through analysis and verification, simulates the failure phenomenon, finds out the cause of failure, and digs out the failure mechanism. It has strong practical significance in improving product quality, technology development, improvement, product repair and arbitration failure accidents. [0003] Failure analysis for 3D memory is a very important link in the development and improvement of 3D memory. When doing failure analysis, it is often necessary to analyze various parameters of 3D memory, among which the resistance characteristic is also one of the important parameters. The conventional method of measuring the resistance of components is to use a multimeter to meas...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G11C29/56G01R27/02
CPCG01R27/02G11C29/56
Inventor 汤光敏张顺勇
Owner YANGTZE MEMORY TECH CO LTD
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