Gate current variation: A new theory and practice on investigating the off-state leakage of trigate MOSFETs and the power dissipation of SRAM

E. R. Hsieh, S. T. Lin, Steve S. Chung, R. M. Huang, C. T. Tsai, L. T. Jung

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Abstract

A new gate current variation (σIg) has been proposed for the first time and demonstrated on the trigate devices. It was found that gate current variation can serve as an indicator of the gate sidewall surface roughness. A new theory has then been developed and verified experimentally on trigate devices with various fin heights. Results show that surface roughness increases with the increasing fin height. In addition, hot carrier and NBT stresses have also been performed for trigate CMOS devices. It was found that NBTI exhibits the worst Ig variation. Finally, this theory has been tested on the SRAM to examine the standby power dissipation. Results show that the power dissipation is dominated by the pFET NBTI effect.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting, IEDM 2013
Pages31.2.1-31.2.4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event2013 IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting, IEDM 2013 - Washington, DC, United States
Duration: 9 Dec 201311 Dec 2013

Publication series

NameTechnical Digest - International Electron Devices Meeting, IEDM
ISSN (Print)0163-1918

Conference

Conference2013 IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting, IEDM 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington, DC
Period9/12/1311/12/13

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