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Life-stress relationship for thin film transistor gate line interconnects on flexible substrates 柔性基板上薄膜晶体管栅极线互连的寿命-应力关系
Pub Date : 2010-02-23 DOI: 10.1117/12.840044
T. Martin, A. Christou
Change in resistance of interconnect traces on flexible substrates is dependent on material properties and mechanical stress imposed by tensile strain. Dedicated test structures and a mechanical flexing / data collection system were designed and fabricated to collect time to failure data based on cyclic loading to different radii of curvature. We propose a life-stress model based on an inverse power law relationship defining the characteristic life of a Weibull life distribution.
柔性基板上互连线的电阻变化取决于材料性能和拉伸应变施加的机械应力。设计并制造了专用试验结构和机械弯曲数据采集系统,用于采集不同曲率半径循环加载下的失效时间数据。我们提出了一个基于逆幂律关系的寿命-应力模型,该模型定义了威布尔寿命分布的特征寿命。
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引用次数: 0
Dual nature of metal gate electrode effects on BTI and dielectric breakdown in TaC/HfSiON MISFETs 金属栅电极对TaC/HfSiON misfet中BTI和介电击穿的双重影响
Pub Date : 2009-04-26 DOI: 10.1109/IRPS.2009.5173280
S. Fukatsu, I. Hirano, K. Tatsumura, Akiko Masada, S. Fujii, Y. Mitani, M. Goto, S. Inumiya, K. Nakajima, S. Kawanaka, T. Aoyama
We investigated bias temperature instability (BTI) and time dependent dielectric breakdown (TDDB) in TaCx/HfSiON MOSFETs in terms of the effects of TaCx metal gate electrode, using various Ta composition and TaCx thickness. We find a dual nature of TaCx metal gate electrode effects on the reliability. The gate electrode has both positive and negative influence on BTI and TDDB. Though various TaCx layers were deposited on the same HfSiON layer, high composition of Ta in the TaCx layer and thick TaCx layer improve BTI and mobility, while they deteriorate time to breakdown (Tbd) because of the effects of metal gate induced defects.
本文研究了TaCx金属栅电极对TaCx/HfSiON mosfet中偏置温度不稳定性(BTI)和时间相关介电击穿(TDDB)的影响,采用不同的Ta成分和TaCx厚度。我们发现了TaCx金属栅电极对可靠性的双重影响。栅极对BTI和TDDB有正、负两方面的影响。虽然在同一HfSiON层上沉积了不同的TaCx层,但高Ta含量的TaCx层和厚的TaCx层提高了BTI和迁移率,但由于金属栅缺陷的影响,它们使击穿时间(Tbd)变差。
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引用次数: 1
The correlation between trap states and mechanical reliability of amorphous Si:H TFTs for flexible electronics 用于柔性电子器件的非晶Si:H tft阱态与机械可靠性的相关性
Pub Date : 2009-04-26 DOI: 10.1109/IRPS.2009.5173388
M. H. Lee, S. T. Chang, S. Weng, W.H. Liu, K.-J. Chen, K. Ho, M. Liao, J.-J. Huang, G. Hu
The disordered bonds may generate a redistribution of trap states, resulting in unstable electrical characteristics such as threshold voltage, subthreshold swing, and mobility of carriers. The weak or broken bonds may contribute to the redistribution of trap states, and lead to unstable electrical characteristics of the a-Si:H TFTs on plastic substrates. We conclude that the DOS of an a-Si:H layer under mechanical strain is the fundamental reliability issue for the development of flexible electronics.
无序的键可以产生陷阱态的重新分配,导致不稳定的电特性,如阈值电压、亚阈值摆动和载流子的迁移率。弱键或断键可能导致陷阱态的重新分布,并导致在塑料衬底上的a-Si:H tft的电特性不稳定。我们得出结论,机械应变下a-Si:H层的DOS是柔性电子发展的基本可靠性问题。
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引用次数: 0
Mixed-mode stress degradation mechanisms in pnp SiGe HBTs pnp SiGe HBTs的混合模式应力退化机制
Pub Date : 2009-04-26 DOI: 10.1109/IRPS.2009.5173228
P. Chakraborty, A. Appaswamy, P. Saha, N. K. Jha, J. Cressler, H. Yasuda, B. Eklund, R. Wise
An investigation of the high-voltage/high-current mixed-mode (M-M) stress-induced damage mechanisms of pnp silicon-germanium (SiGe) heterojunction bipolar transistors (HBTs) is presented. Different accelerated stress methods, including mixed-mode stress, reverse emitter-base (EB) stress, and forward collector plus reverse EB stress, were applied to pnp SiGe HBTs from a state-of-the-art complementary-SiGe BiCMOS process technology platform. The operative damage mechanism from the M-M stress method is identified. Experimental evidence of collector current change due to the M-M stress, and the experimental proof of the type of hot carriers (electrons vs. holes) responsible for the observed M-M stress damage are presented.
研究了pnp硅锗异质结双极晶体管(HBTs)的高压/大电流混合模式(M-M)应力损伤机理。不同的加速应力方法,包括混合模式应力,反向发射基(EB)应力,以及正向集电极加反向EB应力,应用于pnp SiGe HBTs,该技术来自最先进的互补SiGe BiCMOS工艺技术平台。利用M-M应力法确定了结构的工作损伤机制。本文给出了由于M-M应力引起集电极电流变化的实验证据,以及引起观察到的M-M应力损伤的热载流子(电子与空穴)类型的实验证据。
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引用次数: 10
Critical thermal issues in nanoscale IC design 纳米级集成电路设计中的关键热问题
Pub Date : 2009-04-26 DOI: 10.1109/IRPS.2009.5173378
Lei Jiang, D. Pantuso, P. Sverdrup, W. Shih
The array of thermal modeling tools demonstrated here provided a new methodology to improve design and reliability evaluations as we tackle the power-thermal issues with current IC design. Net-specific Tj and interconnect SH prediction, when applied on large megablock designs, lead to significant thermal margins and benefit for electromigration. The analysis here also highlighted challenges associated with device and interconnect scaling, especially the small-scale thermal interaction and power density increases. Global-local CAD approaches and research into nano-scale heat transfer are critical in making sure that future design can make efficient use of the silicon scaling that is afforded by Moore's law, as we enter the new era of scaling for energy-efficient processors [8].
本文展示的热建模工具阵列提供了一种新的方法来改进设计和可靠性评估,因为我们解决了当前IC设计中的功率-热问题。网络特定的Tj和互连SH预测,当应用于大型兆锁设计时,会带来显着的热裕度和电迁移的好处。这里的分析还强调了与器件和互连缩放相关的挑战,特别是小规模热相互作用和功率密度的增加。随着我们进入节能处理器的缩放新时代[8],全局局部CAD方法和纳米尺度传热研究对于确保未来设计能够有效利用摩尔定律提供的硅缩放至关重要。
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引用次数: 5
Comparison of electromigration behaviors of SnAg and SnCu solders SnAg和SnCu钎料电迁移行为的比较
Pub Date : 2009-04-26 DOI: 10.1109/IRPS.2009.5173241
Minhua Lu, D. Shih, C. Goldsmith, T. Wassick
Two commonly used Pb-free solders, SnAg and SnCu, are studied for electromigration (EM) reliability. Two major EM failure mechanisms are identified in Sn-based Pb-free solders, which is mainly due to the differences in microstructures and Sn-grain orientation. In general, the EM damage in SnCu solder is driven by the fast interstitial diffusion of Ni and Cu away from solder/UBM interface and leads to early fails; while the damage in SnAg solders is mostly dominated by Sn-self diffusion resulting in longer lifetime. The effective activation energy is 0.95 eV for SnAg solder and 0.54 eV for SnCu solder. The current density power law exponent is 2 for SnAg and 1.2 for SnCu, respectively. Blech effect is observed in the solders with Sn-self diffusion dominated failures. The roles of Ag and Cu on EM performance will be discussed.
研究了两种常用的无铅焊料SnAg和SnCu的电迁移可靠性。在锡基无铅焊料中发现了两种主要的电磁破坏机制,这主要是由于微观组织和锡晶粒取向的差异。一般来说,SnCu钎料的电磁损伤是由Ni和Cu远离钎料/UBM界面的快速间隙扩散驱动的,并导致早期失效;而焊料的损伤主要以sn自扩散为主,寿命较长。SnAg钎料的有效活化能为0.95 eV, SnCu钎料的有效活化能为0.54 eV。SnAg和SnCu的电流密度幂律指数分别为2和1.2。在锡自扩散为主失效的焊料中观察到漂白效应。本文将讨论Ag和Cu对电磁性能的影响。
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引用次数: 14
Single-event effects on ultra-low power CMOS circuits 超低功耗CMOS电路的单事件效应
Pub Date : 2009-04-26 DOI: 10.1109/IRPS.2009.5173250
M. C. casey, B. Bhuva, S.A. Nation, O. Amusan, T. D. Loveless, L. Massengill, M. C. casey, D. McMorrow, J. Melinger
Operating circuits in the subthreshold region is a simple method to lower total power consumption. The lower supply voltages decrease the electric fields present in the devices (resulting in lower charge collection), but increase the time required to remove the charge. These two competing mechanisms are characterized through two-photon absorption experiments for single-events to show that single-event vulnerability does not show a linear relationshiop with power supply voltage, as would be expected, in the subthreshold region. Single-event characterization is carried out using higher harmonic oscillation in ring oscillators with large numbers of stages over a wide range of supply voltages.
在亚阈值区域内工作电路是降低总功耗的一种简单方法。较低的电源电压减少了设备中存在的电场(导致较低的电荷收集),但增加了去除电荷所需的时间。通过单事件的双光子吸收实验对这两种竞争机制进行了表征,表明单事件脆弱性在亚阈值区域不像预期的那样与电源电压呈线性关系。单事件特性是在环振荡器中使用高谐波振荡进行的,环振荡器具有大范围的电源电压范围内的大量级。
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引用次数: 15
A comprehensive look at PVD scaling to meet the reliability requirements of advanced technology 全面了解PVD缩放以满足先进技术的可靠性要求
Pub Date : 2009-04-26 DOI: 10.1109/IRPS.2009.5173366
R. Shaviv, S. Gopinath, M. Marshall, T. Mountsier, G. Dixit, Yu Jiang
The reliability of interconnects continues to be a formidable challenge as dimensions shrink from generation to generation. In this paper we demonstrate barrier/seed scaling, enabled by HCM® IONX PVD technology. We report high electromigration activation energy of ∼ 1 eV, and Jmax ≫ 6 MA/cm2, exceeding the ITRS 2007 requirements for the next several generations by a wide margin. Thinner barrier/seed with increased barrier etchback is shown to increase electromigration lifetime. Via stress migration results indicate that high barrier etchback is beneficial to reliability. TDDB results show a strong positive effect of barrier etchback on lifetime. We find that breakdown voltage for thinner barrier/seed is higher than that of the control. Breakdown voltage further increases with increased barrier etchback. For TDDB, the field acceleration coefficient, γ, improves with increased etch back from 4.3 (MV/cm)P−1 to 10 (MV/cm)−1 and the expected lifetime at operation conditions is improved by several orders of magnitude, exceeding requirements by a wide margin. This comprehensive study of PVD scalability proves a process space that provides the reliability margin necessary for continuing technology scaling for future generations.
随着尺寸一代一代地缩小,互连的可靠性仍然是一个巨大的挑战。在本文中,我们演示了通过HCM®IONX PVD技术实现的屏障/种子缩放。我们报告了高电迁移活化能(~ 1 eV)和Jmax (6 MA/cm2),远远超过了ITRS 2007对未来几代的要求。更薄的屏障/种子与增加的屏障蚀刻显示增加电迁移寿命。通过应力迁移的结果表明,高屏障背蚀有利于提高可靠性。TDDB结果表明,障壁侵蚀对寿命有明显的正向影响。我们发现,当屏障/种子较薄时,击穿电压高于对照组。击穿电压随着垒背的增加而进一步增加。对于TDDB,随着蚀刻量的增加,场加速度系数γ从4.3 (MV/cm)P−1提高到10 (MV/cm)−1,并且在工作条件下的预期寿命提高了几个数量级,大大超出了要求。这项对PVD可扩展性的全面研究证明了一个过程空间,为未来几代的持续技术扩展提供了必要的可靠性裕度。
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引用次数: 6
Ultra-low-leakage power-rail ESD clamp circuit in nanoscale low-voltage CMOS process
Pub Date : 2009-04-26 DOI: 10.1109/IRPS.2009.5173343
Po-Yen Chiu, M. Ker, F. Tsai, Yeong-Jar Chang
A new power-rail ESD clamp circuit with ultra-low-leakage design is presented and verified in a 65-nm CMOS process with a leakage current of only 116nA at 25°C, which is much smaller than that (613μA) of traditional design. Moreover, it can achieve ESD robustness of over 8kV in HBM and 800V in MM ESD tests, respectively.
提出了一种新型的超低漏电流电源轨ESD钳位电路,并在65 nm CMOS工艺下进行了验证,该电路在25℃时的漏电流仅为116nA,远小于传统设计的613μA。在HBM和MM的ESD测试中分别可以达到8kV以上和800V以上的ESD稳健性。
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引用次数: 13
Stress-induced leakage current and defect generation in nFETs with HfO2/TiN gate stacks during positive-bias temperature stress 在正偏置温度应力下,HfO2/TiN栅极堆nfet的应力诱发漏电流和缺陷产生
Pub Date : 2009-04-26 DOI: 10.1109/IRPS.2009.5173301
E. Cartier, A. Kerber
The stress-induced leakage current (SILC) in nFETs with SiO2/HfO2/TiN dual-dielectric gate stacks with metal electrodes is studied during positive-bias temperature stress at high temperatures and at high gate stress voltage. It is shown that strong defect creation in the HfO2 causes a linear increase of the SILC with stress time. The SILC generation is found to be thermally activated with an activation energy, Ea ∼ 1 eV. In addition, the SILC formation exhibits a strong correlation with the threshold voltage (Vt) instability ΔIg/Ig ∼ dVt3. Both degradation phenomena show a strong hysteretic behavior with gate bias; the SILC and Vt-degradation are observed to be substantially reduced by applying a negative gate bias after stress. All these observations may be rationalized in terms of charge trapping in shallow HfO2 defects –such as oxygen vacancy – and by the generation of new shallow defects during stress. The defect generation process has a low activation energy, likely because of thin-film effects. Therefore, the SILC and the Vt instability are large under accelerated TDDB test conditions. It is also shown that the observed low activation energy in combination with the reversibility of the SILC has important implications for dielectric breakdown detection in dual-dielectric gate stacks.
研究了金属电极SiO2/HfO2/TiN双介质栅极晶体管在高温和高栅极应力电压下的应力诱发漏电流(SILC)。结果表明,在HfO2中产生的强缺陷导致了SILC随应力时间的线性增加。发现SILC生成是热激活的,活化能为Ea ~ 1ev。此外,SILC的形成与阈值电压(Vt)不稳定性ΔIg/Ig ~ dVt3有很强的相关性。这两种退化现象都表现出很强的滞后行为;通过施加负栅偏压,观察到应力后SILC和vt的退化大大减少。所有这些观察结果都可以从氢氧化氢浅层缺陷(如氧空位)中的电荷捕获和应力过程中新浅层缺陷的产生来解释。缺陷生成过程具有较低的活化能,可能是由于薄膜效应。因此,在加速TDDB试验条件下,SILC和Vt不稳定性较大。研究还表明,观察到的低活化能结合SILC的可逆性对双介电栅堆叠的介电击穿检测具有重要意义。
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2009 IEEE International Reliability Physics Symposium
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