Semiconductor interconnect having test structures for evaluating electrical characteristics of the interconnect

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PATENT NO 5838161
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08640472

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An interconnect for a semiconductor die includes integrally formed test structures for evaluating various electrical characteristics of the interconnect. The test structures can include Kelvin structures, van der Pauw structures, resistors, capacitors, contact chains, via chains, serpentine test structures, and antenna test structures. Among the electrical characteristics that can be evaluated are the resistivity of contact member, conductor and substrate components of the interconnect, contact resistance between the contact members and conductors and capacitance of the contact members and conductors with respect to the substrate.

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U S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS COLLATERAL AGENT100 WALL STREET SUITE 1600 NEW YORK NY 10005

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Akram, Salman Boise, ID 801 30978
Hembree, David R Boise, ID 393 15928

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