Strained-silicon MOSFETs for analog applications: Utilizing a supercritical-thickness strained layer for low leakage current and high breakdown voltage

被引:17
作者
Kondo, M [1 ]
Sugii, N
Miyamoto, M
Hoshino, Y
Hatori, M
Hirasawa, W
Kimura, Y
Kimura, S
Kondo, Y
Yoshida, I
机构
[1] Renesas Technol Corp, Gunma, Japan
[2] Hitachi Ltd, Cent Res Lab, Tokyo 1858601, Japan
[3] Hitachi Ltd, Micro Device Div, Tokyo, Japan
[4] Renesas Eastern Japan Semicond Inc, Yamanashi, Japan
关键词
breakdown voltage; critical thickness; SiGe; strained silicon;
D O I
10.1109/TED.2006.872892
中图分类号
TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
Strained-silicon MOSFETs with both high breakdown voltage and low leakage current needed for RF/analog applications were investigated. Proper control of junction-depth profile and strained-silicon-layer thickness significantly improved transconductance, ON resistance, and leakage current. Breakdown voltage of strained-silicon MOSFETs was the same as silicon MOSFETs even at elevated temperatures. RF/analog performances, such as cutoff frequency and 1/f noise, were improved by this technology while keeping high-driving-voltage capability.
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页码:1226 / 1234
页数:9
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