Electrically Detected Magnetic Resonance Study of High-Field Stressing in SiOC:H Films

F. V. Sharov, S. J. Moxim, M. J. Elko, S. W. King, P. M. Lenahan

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Abstract

We have investigated the initial stages of dielectric breakdown in high-field stressed low-k dielectric (SiOC:H) capacitor structures. Our study makes use of electrically detected magnetic resonance (EDMR) via spin-dependent trap-assisted tunneling (SDTAT). We find at least two distinct stages precede the breakdown of the dielectrics: a very fast initial stage associated with an overall decrease in leakage current and a rapid generation of Si dangling bonds, and a much slower subsequent intermediate stage associated with an overall recovery of leakage current with little further Si dangling bond trap generation. The generation of these Si dangling bonds early-on in the device's lifetime seems to be associated with the initial decrease in conductance very early in device lifetimes observed in previous electrical studies.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2022 IEEE International Integrated Reliability Workshop, IIRW 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665453684
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Event2022 IEEE International Integrated Reliability Workshop, IIRW 2022 - South Lake Tahoe, United States
Duration: Oct 9 2022Oct 14 2022

Publication series

NameIEEE International Integrated Reliability Workshop Final Report
Volume2022-October

Conference

Conference2022 IEEE International Integrated Reliability Workshop, IIRW 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySouth Lake Tahoe
Period10/9/2210/14/22

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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