HfSiON n-MOSFETs using low-work function HfSi chi gate

Abstract

The authors have developed a novel high-temperature stable HfSix gate for high-kappa HfSiON gate dielectric. After a 1000 degrees C RTA, the HfSix/HfSiON devices showed an effective work function of 4.27 eV and a peak electron mobility of 216 cm(2)/V (.) s at 1.6-nm equivalent oxide thickness, with additional merit of a process compatible with current very large scale integration fabrication lines.