Quantitative evaluation of local charge trapping in dielectric stacked gate structures using Kelvin probe force microscopy

G. Lubarsky, R. Shikler, N. Ashkenasy, Y. Rosenwaks

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Abstract

The Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM) which is used for quantitative measurements of locally trapped charge in dielectric stacked gate structures is demonstrated. The trapped charge distribution and concentration is calculated using the 2D Poisson equation. It is shown that a peak trapped charge density of around 1X1012cm-2 with a spreading of ∼250 nm is obtained using 15 V pulses a few milliseconds in duration.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1914-1917
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Vacuum Science and Technology B: Microelectronics and Nanometer Structures
Volume20
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Sep 2002
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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