A quantitative investigation was conducted on the effect of electrical migr
ation on the current distribution in through-hole electrodeposition. Polari
zation, surface concentration and current distribution were computed as fun
ctions of the geometry of the through-hole, electrolyte flow rate, applied
current density and concentration of the supporting electrolyte. Results we
re compared with those from a simplified model in which the electric field
was neglected within the diffusion layer.