Impact of interface states on MOS transistor mismatch

Pietro Andricciola, Hans Tuinhout, Bart de Vries, Nicole Wils, A.J. Scholten, D.B.M. Klaassen

2009 · 21 citations · 7 references

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Abstract

Based on modified 2-D drift-diffusion device simulations, mismatch signatures and principal component analysis, this study proves that random interface states fluctuating in terms of density, position and energy levels, in addition to random dopant fluctuations are required for proper interpretation of drain current mismatch in contemporary CMOS technologies.

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