Probing and manipulating the interfacial defects of InGaAs dual-layer metal oxides at the atomic scale

Xing Wu, Chen Luo, Peng Hao, Tao Sun, Runsheng Wang, Chaolun Wang, Zhigao Hu, Yawei Li, Jian Zhang, Gennadi Bersuker, Litao Sun, Kinleong Pey

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Abstract

The interface between III-V and metal-oxide-semiconductor materials plays a central role in the operation of high-speed electronic devices, such as transistors and light-emitting diodes. The design of high-performance devices requires a detailed understanding of the electronic structure at the interface. However, the relation between the interface state charges to the electrical failure, such as breakdown of the oxide in the transistor remains unknown. Herein, the defect-driven interfacial electron structure of the Ti/ZrO2/Al2O3/InGaAs system are probed and manipulated using a specifically designed in situ transmission electron microscopy experimental method. The interfacial defects induced by oxygen-atom missing is found the main reason for the device failure. This study unearths the fundamental defect-driven interfacial electric structure of III-V semiconductor materials and paves the way to future high-speed and high-reliability devices.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationChina Semiconductor Technology International Conference 2018, CSTIC 2018
EditorsHanming Wu, Peilin Song, Qinghuang Lin, Yuchun Wang, Cor Claeys, Hsiang-Lang Lung, Ying Zhang, Steve Liang, Yiyu Shi, Ru Huang, Zhen Guo, Kafai Lai
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-3
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781538653081
DOIs
StatePublished - 29 May 2018
Event2018 China Semiconductor Technology International Conference, CSTIC 2018 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 11 Mar 201812 Mar 2018

Publication series

NameChina Semiconductor Technology International Conference 2018, CSTIC 2018

Conference

Conference2018 China Semiconductor Technology International Conference, CSTIC 2018
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period11/03/1812/03/18

Keywords

  • III-V semiconductors
  • breakdown
  • in situ transmission electron microscope
  • inter facial defects
  • oxygen vacancies

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