A Reliability Overview of Intel’s 10+ Logic Technology

Abstract

We provide a comprehensive overview of the reliability characteristics of Intel’s 10+ logic technology. This is a 10 nm technology featuring the third generation of Intel’s FinFETs, seventh generation of strained silicon, fifth generation of high-k metal gate, multi-Vt options, contact over active gate, single-gate isolation, 14 metal layers, low-k inter-layer dielectric, multi-plate metal-insulator-metal capacitors, two thick-metal routing layers for low-resistance power routing, and lead-free packaging. The technology meets all relevant reliability metrics for certification.