At least one high aspect ratio via is formed in the backside of a
semiconductor substrate. The at least one via is closed at one end by a
conductive element forming a conductive structure of the semiconductor
substrate. The backside of the semiconductor substrate is exposed to an
electroplating solution containing a conductive material in solution with
the active surface semiconductor substrate isolated therefrom. An
electric potential is applied across the conductive element through the
electroplating solution and a conductive contact pad in direct or
indirect electrical communication with the conductive element at the
closed end of the at least one via (or forming such conductive element)
to cause conductive material to electrochemically deposit from the
electroplating solution and fill the at least one via. Semiconductor
devices and in-process semiconductor devices are also disclosed.