Electrical analysis of Si3N4 capping layer and SOI technology in Sub-65 Nm CMOS / Syed Muhamad Firdauz Syed Adrus

Syed Adrus, Syed Muhamad Firdauz (2008) Electrical analysis of Si3N4 capping layer and SOI technology in Sub-65 Nm CMOS / Syed Muhamad Firdauz Syed Adrus. [Student Project] (Unpublished)

Abstract

Starting at the 65nm node, stress engineering to improve performance of transistors has been a major industry focus. An intrinsic stress source, shallow trench isolation (STI) has not been fully utilized up to now for circuit performance improvement. In this paper, two methods have been used on 65nm CMOS that combines with detailed placement and active-layer fill insertion to analyze for performance improvement.
First method is to investigate electrical characteristics for 65 nm NMOS by using Si3N4 capping layer for three different layers thickness (30 nm, 60 nm and 100 nm. Second method is using 0.4 pm thickness of Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) Technology for 65 nm PMOS. The performance of the devices is analyzed by focusing on the electrical characteristics of Id- Vd and Id-Vg curves for both capping layer and SOI technology.
The results shows that, thicker capping layer thickness offer higher stress in CMOS, this improves the acceleration of electron mobility and increases the drive saturation current in NMOS of about 14%. Meanwhile, by implemented SOI technology shows improvement in threshold voltage (with decrement of 8.5%) and drain saturation current (with increment of 4.7%). The fabrication process simulation and electrical characteristic was simulated by using SILVACO TCAD ATHENA and ATLAS simulator.

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Item Type: Student Project
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Syed Adrus, Syed Muhamad Firdauz
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Abdullah, Hanapiah
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Radzali, Rosfariza
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Saliha, Sharifah
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Subjects: T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering > Electric power distribution. Electric power transmission
T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering > Electric power distribution. Electric power transmission > Malaysia
T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering > Applications of electric power
T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering > Electric apparatus and materials. Electric circuits. Electric networks
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Johor > Pasir Gudang Campus > Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Programme: Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electrical
Keywords: Shallow Trench Isolation, SOI Technology, CMOS
Date: 2008
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/53894
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