New interface state density extraction method applicable to peaked and high-density distributions for Ge MOSFET development

Abstract

A method for extracting parameters of weakly Fermi-level pinned germanium (Ge) capacitors is introduced. This method makes progress toward a more generally valid reliable interface state parameter extraction. Such a general method is needed to evaluate and explain the behavior of Ge MOS capacitors, which show characteristics deviating considerably from silicon. The encountered weak pinning confirmed by the new extraction method explains the degraded Ge nMOSFET performance.