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Fermi-level pinning in full metal/high-k/SiO2/Si stacks

  • Beihang University

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Abstract

Fermi-level pinning (FLP) in full Metal/High-k/SiO2/Si stacks is investigated based on the improved electron state density (IESD) model. The SiO2 interlayer between the high-k layer and Si and the effects of the high-k/SiO2/Si interface on FLP are analyzed. The effective work function (EWF) is influenced by the density of states in high-k/SiO2/Si stacks with the exception of the effects of the electron state density in the metal gate. The IESD model provides physical insights and is a simple and convenient method to calculate the EWF of MOS devices with different types.

Original languageEnglish
Article number195702
JournalJournal of Applied Physics
Volume122
Issue number19
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Nov 2017

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