what is 'via' in semiconductor manufacturing? they are used between metal layers thank you
J juglers Apr 7, 2010 5 Joined Apr 7, 2010 Messages 5 Jun 5, 2010 #1 what is 'via' in semiconductor manufacturing? they are used between metal layers thank you
(*steve*) ¡sǝpodᴉʇuɐ ǝɥʇ ɹɐǝɥd Moderator Jan 21, 2010 25,510 Joined Jan 21, 2010 Messages 25,510 Jun 5, 2010 #2 On a printed circuit board it is a small plated-through hole used to connect layers rather than for the placement of a through-hole component
On a printed circuit board it is a small plated-through hole used to connect layers rather than for the placement of a through-hole component
NickS Apr 6, 2010 367 Joined Apr 6, 2010 Messages 367 Jun 7, 2010 #3 Same thing in semiconductors. Just think of them as bridges between layers. So if you see a via sitting on a section of your metal 1 and metal 2 then they are connected at that point.
Same thing in semiconductors. Just think of them as bridges between layers. So if you see a via sitting on a section of your metal 1 and metal 2 then they are connected at that point.