Numerical simulation of ph effect on copper electrodeposition inside insulated trench - Part I

Current distribution of copper electrodeposition in a trench (at different flow conditions) was studied taking into consideration the effect of hydrogen evolution. due to ph effect on solubility of cu+2 ions and the feasibility to precipitate as hydroxides at high ph,thus the importance of such study was handled. the results showed that the deposition in general was non uniform along the lateral walls,the non-uniformity not affected by current or flow velocity. velocity not affect h+ concentration inside the trench and its value remained the same as that for the initial one meaning that cu hydroxide precipitate was not possible. © school of engineering,taylor’s university.