Dielectric breakdown in a 45 nm high-k/metal gate process technology
2008
In this paper, we present extensive breakdown results on our 45nm HK+MG technology. Polarity dependent breakdown and SILC degradation mechanisms have been identified and are attributed gate and substrate injection effects. Processing conditions were optimized to achieve comparable TDDB lifetimes on HK+MG structures at 30% higher E-fields than SiON with a reduction in SILC growth. Extensive long-term stress data collection results and a change in voltage acceleration are reported.
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