Reversible and Irreversible Polarization Degradation of Hf0.5Zr0.5O2Capacitors with Coherent Structural Transition at Elevated Temperatures

  • Zhaomeng Gao*
  • , Tianjiao Xin*
  • , Cheng Liu
  • , Yilin Xu
  • , Yiwei Wang
  • , Yunzhe Zheng
  • , Rui Wang
  • , Xiaotian Li
  • , Yonghui Zheng
  • , Kai Du
  • , Diqing Su
  • , Zhaohao Zhang
  • , Huaxiang Yin
  • , Weifeng Zhang
  • , Chao Li
  • , Xiaoling Lin
  • , Haitao Jiang
  • , Sannian Song
  • , Zhitang Song
  • , Yan Cheng*
  • Hangbing Lyu*
*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In this study, we investigated the reversible and irreversible polarization degradation of hafnia-based ferroelectric capacitors (FeCAPs) using the state-of-the-art spherical aberration corrected transmission electron microscope (Cs-TEM) with realtime temperature changes. The key observations are as follows: (1) Rapid thermal annealing (RTA) results in incomplete formation of the orthorhombic (o-) phase in the ferroelectric (FE) material, leading to a coherent phase boundary (CPB) between o- and tetragonal (t-) structures. (2) The movement of the o-/t-CPB with temperature corresponds to reversible changes in polarization of hafnia-based FeCAPs. (3) Irreversible degradation in polarization occurs due to migration of the o-/monoclinic (m-) CPB with temperature. These findings provide a new perspective for evaluating the stability of the o-phase in fluorite-type FE materials and offer guidance for optimizing their properties through regulation strategies.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 IEEE International Reliability Physics Symposium, IRPS 2024 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350369762
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Event2024 IEEE International Reliability Physics Symposium, IRPS 2024 - Grapevine, United States
Duration: 14 Apr 202418 Apr 2024

Publication series

NameIEEE International Reliability Physics Symposium Proceedings
ISSN (Print)1541-7026

Conference

Conference2024 IEEE International Reliability Physics Symposium, IRPS 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityGrapevine
Period14/04/2418/04/24

Keywords

  • Coherent phase boundary
  • Ferroelectric memory
  • Hafnia-based ferroelectric capacitor
  • Polarization degradation

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