Thermal leakage improvement by using a high-work-function Ni electrode in high-κ TiHfO metal-insulator-metal capacitors

K. C. Chiang*, C. C. Huang, H. C. Pan, C. N. Hsiao, J. W. Lin, I. J. Hsieh, C. H. Cheng, C. P. Chou, A. Chin, H. L. Hwang, S. P. McAlister

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Abstract

An unavoidable drawback when using high- κ dielectrics in capacitors is the small bandgap and the related reduction in the band-offset, which results in a large leakage current at elevated temperatures. We report improvements in the thermal leakage current by using Ni as a high-work-function top electrode for high- κ TiHfO capacitors. This avoids sacrificing the overall κ value by using a multilayer or laminate structure and results in better voltage linearity, which is important for analog/radio frequency integrated circuits.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)G54-G57
JournalJournal of the Electrochemical Society
Volume154
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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