Hot-hole-induced negative oxide charges in n-MOSFETs

We investigate the generation of electron traps by hole injection during hot-carrier stressing of n-MOSFETs. These generated electron traps are filled by an electron injection following the primary hole stress. The effect is proven and quantified by monitoring the detrapping kinetics in the multipli...

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Main Authors: Weber, W., Brox, M., Thewes, R., Saks, N.S.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Charge carrier processes
Charge pumps
Electron traps
Hot carriers
Interface states
Laboratories
Low voltage
MOSFET circuits
Rivers
Stress
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Summary:We investigate the generation of electron traps by hole injection during hot-carrier stressing of n-MOSFETs. These generated electron traps are filled by an electron injection following the primary hole stress. The effect is proven and quantified by monitoring the detrapping kinetics in the multiplication factor and the charge pumping current. A method is presented that allows the quantification for reliability purposes. We conclude that under digital and analog operation conditions in which hole effects cannot completely be ruled out, this effect has to be considered.< >
ISSN:0163-1918
2156-017X
DOI:10.1109/IEDM.1994.383405