Optimization of precursor pulse time in improving bulk trapping characteristics of atomic-layer-deposition HfO2 gate oxides
We report that precursor HfCl4 plays an important role in optimizing atomic-layer-deposition HfO2 bulk trapping characteristics. By systematic study, it has been observed that, under certain optimized precursor pulse time condition (450ms pulse as compared to standard 150ms), bulk trapping character...
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| Published in: | Applied physics letters Vol. 88; no. 8 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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20-02-2006
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| Summary: | We report that precursor HfCl4 plays an important role in optimizing atomic-layer-deposition HfO2 bulk trapping characteristics. By systematic study, it has been observed that, under certain optimized precursor pulse time condition (450ms pulse as compared to standard 150ms), bulk trapping characteristics could be improved significantly without affecting the equivalent oxide thickness and leakage current characteristics of the devices. Slight improvement in mobility of the devices could also be obtained. Secondary-ion-mass-spectroscopy analysis shows that increase in the chlorine composition by increasing precursor pulse time could be attributed to the observed improvement. Drastic increase in pulse time (1500ms) negates the benefit. |
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| ISSN: | 0003-6951 1077-3118 |
| DOI: | 10.1063/1.2178403 |