Title :
Novel damage-free high-k removal for sub-32nm metal gate/high-k LSTP CMOSFETs using neutral beam-assisted atomic layer etching
Author :
Kang, C.Y. ; Park, C. ; Park, B.J. ; Min, K.S. ; Yeom, G.Y. ; Kirsch, P.D. ; Jammy, R.
Author_Institution :
SEMATECH, Austin, TX, USA
Abstract :
Metal gate/high-k LSTP CMOSFETs for sub-32nm technology was demonstrated using a novel-damage free neutral beam-assisted atomic etching process. Due to its neutralized atomic flux and chemical reaction, it had a high etch selectivity, oxygen concentration control and improved device performance/reliability. NBALE is a key process for reducing GIDL and Ioff control which is a key factor for LSTP.
Keywords :
MOSFET; atomic layer deposition; etching; high-k dielectric thin films; GIDL; NBALE; chemical reaction; damage-free high-k removal; high etch selectivity; low standby power; metal gate/high-k LSTP CMOSFET; neutral beam-assisted atomic layer etching; neutralized atomic flux; oxygen concentration control; Dielectrics; Etching; High K dielectric materials; Leakage current; Logic gates; MOSFETs; Metals;
Conference_Titel :
VLSI Technology, Systems and Applications (VLSI-TSA), 2011 International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Hsinchu
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8493-5
DOI :
10.1109/VTSA.2011.5872241