A semiconductor device is disclosed, which includes at least two layers superposed on each other in a stacking direction above a substrate, each of the layers including an insulating film a conductive layer films, a conductive plug electrically connected to the conductive layer, and at least one dummy via chain provided in the insulating films and stacked in the at least two layers, wherein the dummy via chain includes at least two reinforcing metal layers and at least one reinforcing plug.

 
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