Which outcome occurs when an aluminum interconnect on a silicon die experiences significant electromigration?

💡 Explanation

Electromigration displaces metal ions because of momentum transfer from conducting electrons (wind force) resulting in voids; therefore, increased resistance culminating in open circuits occurs rather than junction or substrate effects because those are separate effects.

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