Deep-Level-Transient Spectroscopy Characterization of Mobility-Limiting Traps in SiO2/SiC Interfaces on C-Face 4H-SiC

2013 ◽  
Vol 740-742 ◽  
pp. 477-480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tetsuo Hatakeyama ◽  
T. Shimizu ◽  
T. Suzuki ◽  
Y. Nakabayashi ◽  
Hajime Okumura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conduction Band ◽  
Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy ◽  
Deep Level ◽  
Interface State ◽  
State Density ◽  
Interface State Density ◽  
Channel Mobility ◽  
Transient Spectroscopy ◽  
Density Of Interface States

Constant-capacitance deep-level-transient spectroscopy (CCDLTS) characterization of traps (or states) in SiO2/SiC interfaces on the C-face was carried out to clarify the cause of low-channel mobility of SiC MOSFETs. CCDLTS measurements showed that the interface-state density (Dit) near the conduction band of SiO2/SiC interfaces fabricated using N2O oxidation was much higher than that of SiO2/SiC interfaces fabricated using wet oxidation. The high density of interface states near the conduction band is likely to be the main cause of the low mobility of MOSFETs fabricated using N2O oxidation.

scholarly journals Improved interface state density function in metal‐semiconductor junctions by deep‐level transient spectroscopy

1991 ◽  
Vol 69 (9) ◽  
pp. 6521-6525 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. C. Halder ◽  
H. W. Kim ◽  
K. M. D’Souza ◽  
D. E. Barnes ◽  
S. E. Hartson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Function ◽  
Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy ◽  
Deep Level ◽  
Interface State ◽  
State Density ◽  
Interface State Density ◽  
Transient Spectroscopy

Electrical Properties of High-K LaLuO3 Gate Oxide for SOI MOSFETs

2011 ◽  
Vol 276 ◽  
pp. 87-93
Author(s):  
Y.Y. Gomeniuk ◽  
Y.V. Gomeniuk ◽  
A. Nazarov ◽  
P.K. Hurley ◽  
Karim Cherkaoui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Characterization ◽  
Gate Oxide ◽  
Interface State ◽  
Channel Length ◽  
State Density ◽  
Interface State Density ◽  
Mos Capacitors ◽  
Channel Mobility ◽  
Threshold Voltages

The paper presents the results of electrical characterization of MOS capacitors and SOI MOSFETs with novel high-κ LaLuO3 dielectric as a gate oxide. The energy distribution of interface state density at LaLuO3/Si interface is presented and typical maxima of 1.2×1011 eV–1cm–2 was found at about 0.25 eV from the silicon valence band. The output and transfer characteristics of the n- and p-MOSFET (channel length and width were 1 µm and 50 µm, respectively) are presented. The front channel mobility appeared to be 126 cm2V–1s–1 and 70 cm2V–1s–1 for n- and p-MOSFET, respectively. The front channel threshold voltages as well as the density of states at the back interface are presented.

Electrical Characterization of 1 keV He-, Ne-, and Ar-Ion Bombarded n-Si Using Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy

1998 ◽  
Vol 510 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.N.K. Deenapanray ◽  
F.D. Auret ◽  
M.C. Ridgway ◽  
S.A. Goodman ◽  
G. Myburg
Keyword(s):  
Conduction Band ◽  
Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy ◽  
Deep Level ◽  
Electrical Characterization ◽  
Ion Bombardment ◽  
Thermally Stable ◽  
Vacancy Clusters ◽  
Transient Spectroscopy ◽  
Low Energy Ions

AbstractWe report on the electrical properties of defects introduced in epitaxially grown n-Si by 1 keV He-, Ne-, and Ar-ion bombardment. Epitaxial layers with different O contents were used in this study. We demonstrate using deep level transient spectroscopy that the low energy ions introduced a family of similarly structured defects (DI) with electronic levels at ∼0.20 eV below the conduction band. The introduction of this set of identical defects was not influenced by the presence of O. Ion bombardment of O-rich Si introduced another family of prominent traps (D2) with levels close to the middle of the band gap. Both sets of defects were thermally stable up to ∼400 °C, and their annealing was accompanied by the introduction of a family of secondary defects (D3). The “D3” defects had levels at ∼0.21 eV below the conduction band and were thermally stable at 650 °C. We have proposed that the “DI”, “D2”, and “D3” defects are higherorder vacancy clusters (larger than the divacancy) or complexes thereof.

scholarly journals Characterization of traps in SiC/SiO2interfaces close to the conduction band by deep-level transient spectroscopy

2015 ◽  
Vol 54 (11) ◽  
pp. 111301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tetsuo Hatakeyama ◽  
Mitsuru Sometani ◽  
Kenji Fukuda ◽  
Hajime Okumura ◽  
Tsunenobu Kimoto
Keyword(s):  
Conduction Band ◽  
Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy ◽  
Deep Level ◽  
Transient Spectroscopy

Accurate Characterization of Interface State Density of SiC MOS Structures and the Impacts on Channel Mobility

2014 ◽  
Vol 778-780 ◽  
pp. 418-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hironori Yoshioka ◽  
Takashi Nakamura ◽  
Junji Senzaki ◽  
Atsushi Shimozato ◽  
Yasunori Tanaka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interface State ◽  
Interface States ◽  
State Density ◽  
Interface State Density ◽  
Subthreshold Slope ◽  
Field Effect Mobility ◽  
Channel Mobility ◽  
The Common ◽  
Mos Structures

We focused on the inability of the common high-low method to detect very fast interface states, and developed methods to evaluate such states (CψS method). We have investigated correlation between the interface state density (DIT) evaluated by the CψS method and MOSFET performance, and found that the DIT(CψS) was well reflected in MOSFET performance. Very fast interface states which are generated by nitridation restricted the improvement of subthreshold slope and field-effect mobility.

A Study of Deep Energy-Level Traps at the 4H-SiC/SiO2 Interface and Their Passivation by Hydrogen

2008 ◽  
Vol 600-603 ◽  
pp. 755-758 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fredrik Allerstam ◽  
Einar Ö. Sveinbjörnsson
Keyword(s):  
Energy Level ◽  
Conduction Band ◽  
Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy ◽  
Deep Level ◽  
Band Edge ◽  
Conduction Band Edge ◽  
Interface Traps ◽  
Enhanced Oxidation ◽  
Transient Spectroscopy

This study is focused on characterization of deep energy-level interface traps formed during sodium enhanced oxidation of n-type Si face 4H-SiC. The traps are located 0.9 eV below the SiC conduction band edge as revealed by deep level transient spectroscopy. Furthermore these traps are passivated using post-metallization anneal at 400°C in forming gas ambient.

SiO2/SiC Interface Properties on Various Surface Orientations

2002 ◽  
Vol 742 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroshi Yano ◽  
Taichi Hirao ◽  
Tsunenobu Kimoto ◽  
Hiroyuki Matsunami
Keyword(s):  
Conduction Band ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Interface State ◽  
State Density ◽  
Interface State Density ◽  
Band Edge ◽  
Conduction Band Edge ◽  
Interface Properties ◽  
Mos Capacitors ◽  
Channel Mobility

ABSTRACTThe interface properties of MOS capacitors and MOSFETs were characterized using the (0001), (1120), and (0338) faces of 4H-SiC. (0001) and (1120) correspond to (111) and (110) in cubic structure. (0338) is semi-equivalent to (100). The interface states near the conduction band edge are discussed based on the capacitance and conductance measurements of n-type MOS capacitors at a low temperature and room temperature. The (0338) face indicated the smallest interface state density near the conduction band edge and highest channel mobility in n-channel MOSFETs among these faces.

The Effects of Post-Oxidation Anneal Conditions on Interface State Density Near the Conduction Band Edge and Inversion Channel Mobility for SiC MOSFETs

2000 ◽  
Vol 622 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.Y. Chung ◽  
C.C. Tin ◽  
J. R. Williams ◽  
K. McDonald ◽  
M. Di Ventra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Conduction Band ◽  
Interface State ◽  
Interface States ◽  
State Density ◽  
Interface State Density ◽  
Band Edge ◽  
Conduction Band Edge ◽  
Channel Mobility ◽  
Inversion Channel

ABSTRACTResults are reported for the passivation of interface states near the conduction band edge in n-4H-SiC using post-oxidation anneals in nitric oxide, ammonia and forming gas (N2/5%H2). Anneals in nitric oxide and ammonia reduce the interface state density significantly, while forming gas anneals are largely ineffective. Results suggest that interface states in SiO2/SiC and SiO2/Si have different origins, and a model is described for interface state passivation by nitrogen in the SiO2/SiC system. The inversion channel mobility of 4H-SiC MOSFETs increases with the NO annealing.

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