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- 1. Appl. Phys. Lett. 89, 142914 (2006) , “Defect passivation in HfO2 gate oxide by fluorine”, K. Tse and J. RobertsonThe authors have calculated that fluorine substituting for oxygen gives no gap states in HfO2. This accounts for the good passivation of oxygen vacancies by F seen experimentally. Bonding arguments are used to account for why F may be the most effective passivant in ionic oxides such as... (Read more)
- 2. Appl. Phys. Lett. 88, 253504 (2006) , “Single silicon vacancy-oxygen complex defect and variable retention time phenomenon in dynamic random access memories”, T. Umeda, K. Okonogi, K. Ohyu, S. Tsukada, K. Hamada, S. Fujieda, and Y. MochizukiThe variable retention time phenomenon has recently been highlighted as an important issue in dynamic random access memory (DRAM) technology. Based on electrically detected magnetic resonance and simulation studies, we suggest that a single Si vacancy-oxygen complex defect is responsible for this... (Read more)
- 3. Appl. Phys. Lett. 88, 193502 (2006) , “Role of oxygen vacancy in HfO2/SiHfO2/Si(100) interfaces”, D.-Y. Cho, S.-J. Oh, Y. J. Chang, T. W. Noh, R. Jung, J.-C. LeeWe have investigated the interface states in HfO2/SiO2/Si(100) systems that were prepared by using the in situ pulsed laser deposition technique. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy data revealed that when the HfO2 film thickness exceeds 11 Å, the film... (Read more)
- 4. Appl. Phys. Lett. 88, 162107 (2006) , “Physical origin of threshold voltage problems in polycrystalline silicon/HfO2 gate stacks”, Dae Yeon Kim, Joongoo Kang, and K. J. ChangBased on theoretical calculations, we find that at p+ polycrystalline silicon (poly-Si)/HfO2 gates, Si interstitials are easily migrated from the electrode, forming HfSi bonds with a charge transfer to the electrode, and the resulting interface dipole raises the Fermi level... (Read more)
- 5. Eur. Phys. J. Appl. Phys. 27, 13-19 (2004) , “Measurement of process-induced defects in Si sub-micron devices by combination of EDMR and TEM”, T. Umeda, A. Toda, Y. MochizukiProcess-induced defects are a serious issue for modern sub-micron Si LSIs. To characterize such defects, two different techniques are useful: electrically detected magnetic resonance (EDMR) and transmission electron microscope (TEM), which can detect small (point) and extended defects, respectively. We applied EDMR and TEM to the issue of defect-induced leakage currents in dynamic-random-access memory (DRAM) cells. For our DRAM samples (a 0.25- μm-rule series), although TEM showed no extended defects, EDMR successfully detected two types of point defects: V2+O x (Si divacancy-oxygen complexes) and larger Si vacancies (at least larger than V6). We confirmed that these defects are the source of DRAM leakage currents. The observed defects were formed by ion implantation processes, but were more thermally stable than those in bulk Si crystals. The origins of this enhanced stability are attributed to the presence of oxygen atoms and a strong mechanical strain in LSIs. To clarify the origin of the complicated strain in LSI structures, we can directly measure the local-strain distribution in DRAM samples by means of convergent-beam electron diffraction (CBED) using TEM, which provides us with a valuable hint for understanding the formation mechanism of process-induced defects. (Read more)
- 6. J. Appl. Phys. 94, 7105-7111 (2003) , “Electrically detected magnetic resonance of ion-implantation damage centers in silicon large-scale integrated circuits”, T. Umeda, Y. Mochizuki, K. Okonogi, K. HamadaWe used electrically detected magnetic resonance to study the microscopic structure of ion-implantation-induced point defects that remained in large-scale Si integrated circuits (Si LSIs). Two types of defects were detected in the source/drain (n+-type) region of... (Read more)
- 7. Appl. Phys. Lett. 81, 1818 (2002) , “Interface structures generated by negative-bias temperature instability in Si/SiO2 and Si/SiOxNy interfaces”, J. Ushio, T. Maruizumi, K. Kushida-AbdelghafarWe used a density functional method to investigate the mechanism of negative-bias temperature instability (NBTI) and resultant structural changes of Si/SiO2 and Si/SiOxNy interfaces. The reaction energies for the water- and hydrogen-originated... (Read more)
- 8. J. Appl. Phys. 90, 6026-6031 (2001) , “Oxygen-Related Defects in Low-Dose Separation-by-Implanted Oxygen Wafers Probed by Monoenergetic Positron Beams”, A. Uedono, Z. Q. Chen, A. Ogura, H. Ono, R. Suzuki, T. Ohdaira, T. Mikado.The depth distributions of oxygen-related defects in separation-by-implanted oxygen wafers were determined from measurements of Doppler broadening spectra of the annihilation radiation. Vacanyoxygen complexes were introduced by implanting 180-keV oxygen at (26)×1017 ... (Read more)
- 9. Phys. Rev. B 61, 4659-4666 (2000) , “Identification of the Oxygen-Vacancy Defect Containing a Single Hydrogen Atom in Crystalline Silicon”, P. Johannesen, B. Bech Nielsen, J. R. Byberg.Float-zone and Czochralski-grown silicon crystals have been implanted with protons or deuterons at ?50 K. Electron paramagnetic resonance measurements reveal a new signal in the spectrum of the Czochralski-grown (oxygen-rich) material. This signal is strongly temperature dependent, displaying a... (Read more)
- 10. Phys. Rev. Lett. 83, 372 (1999) , “Hydrogen Electrochemistry and Stress-Induced Leakage Current in Silica”, Peter E. Blöchl and James H. StathisHydrogen-related defects in oxygen-deficient silica, representing the material of a thermal gate oxide, are analyzed using first-principles calculations. Energetics and charge-state levels of oxygen vacancies, hydrogen, and their complexes in the silica framework are mapped out. The neutral hydrogen... (Read more)
- 11. Phys. Rev. B 38, 3395-3399 (1988) , “Electrical and Optical Properties of Defects in Silicon Introduced by High-Temperature Electron Irradiation”, Jian-Guo Xu, Fang Lu, and Heng-Hui Sun2-MeV electron irradiation of Si at elevated temperature creates a dominant deep level at the energy Ec-0.36 eV in addition to the oxygen vacancies. This level, which is less significant in room-temperature-irradiated Si, is found to be an efficient recombination center in the present... (Read more)
- 12. J. Appl. Phys. 54, 179-183 (1983) , “The Mechanism of the Enhancement of Divacancy Production by Oxygen During Electron Irradiation of Silicon. II. Computer Modeling”, G. S. Oehrlein, I. Krafcsik, J. L. Lindström, A. E. Jaworowski, and J. W. CorbettNumerical tests of possible models for the oxygen dependence of the divacancy introduction rate in silicon electron irradiated at room temperature were performed on a computer. Only the model in which oxygen traps Si self-interstitials can reproduce all the experimental data. Our modeling results... (Read more)
- 13. Solid State Commun. 43, 41 (1982) , “The Neutral Divacancy in Silicon”, E. G. Sieverts, J. W. Corbett.Extended Hückel Theory calculations have been carried out on a cluster of silicon atoms to examine the relative stability of two configurations of the divacancy: (1) two vacancies on adjacent sites, i.e. the "normal" divacancy configuration; and (2) two vacancies separated by two... (Read more)
- 14. Phys. Lett. A 60, 55 (1977) , “Oxygen-vibrational bands in irradiated silicon*1”, Y. H. Lee, J. C. Corelli, J. W. Corbett.A correlation is made between the EPR spectra and the IR absorption bands for the known multivacancy-oxygen complexes in irradiated silicon. (Read more)
- 15. Appl. Phys. Lett. 29, 265 (1976) , “EPR Evidence for a Positively Charged Vacancy-Oxygen Defect in Silicon”, Paul R. BrosiousA new EPR spectrum, labeled Si-I3, has been observed in electron-irradiated n-type Czochralski silicon illuminated with approximately band-gap light. The g-tensor symmetry, the g shifts from the free-electron value, and the temperature dependence of the spectrum amplitude lead to the... (Read more)
- 16. Phys. Rev. B 13, 2653 (1976) , “EPR Studies of Defects in Electron-Irradiated Silicon: A Triplet State of Vacancy-Oxygen Complexes”, Young-Hoon Lee and James W. CorbettThree new EPR spectra (Si-A 14, -A 15, and -A 16) and two previously known spectra (Si-P2 and -P4) are observed for the first time in electron-irradiated silicon. The microscopic defect models are established as multivacancy-oxygen complexes with the oxygen(s) in Si-O-Si structure inside the ... (Read more)
- 17. Lattice Defects in Semiconductors 23, 1-22 (1975) , Institute of Physics, London , “EPR Studies of the Lattice Vacancy and Low-Temperature Damage Processes in Silocon”, G. D. Watkins.EPR studies of silicon irradiated at 20.4 K and 4.2 K by 1.5 MeV and 46 MeV electrons are described. In 46 MeV irradiations the dominant defects formed appear to be divavancies and other multiple defect aggregates which liberate vacancies throughout the anneal to room temperature as they reorder, recombine, etc. For 1.5 MeV irradiations group III atoms play a vital role in p- and n-type materials in trapping interstitials and stabilizing damage. Carbon and oxygen are not effective interstitial traps at these temperatures. Evidence of limited vacancy migration during irradiation is also cited. Two distinct excited configurations of vacancy-oxygen pairs are identified as precursors to A-centre formation in n-type silicon. The kinetics for their conversion to A-centres depends strongly upon the Fermi level as does the isolated vacancy migration energy whhich is measured to be 0.18 ± 0.02 eV for the Vï¼ charge state. The vacancy has four charge states, V+, V0, Vï¼ and Vï¼. Kinetics for hole release from V+ reveals an activation barrier of 0.057 eV. The concentration of V+ at 20.4 K in boron-doped material indicates the corresponding donor level even closer to the band edge, approximately EV + 0.039 eV. Jahn-Teller energies for V0, V+, and Vï¼ are estimated from stress-alignment studies and confirmed to be large. Kinetics studies for reorientation from one Jahn-Teller distortion to another are also described for each charge state.
- 18. J. Appl. Phys. 43, 3499-3506 (1972) , “Electron Paramagnetic Resonance of the lattice Damage in Oxygen-Implanted Silicon”, K.L. Brower and Wendland BeezholdThe nature of the lattice damage produced at room temperature in ion-implanted intrinsic and n-type silicon has been studied as a function of 160-keV O+ ion fluence using electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR). The known EPR spectra observed were the negative divacancy (Si-G7), the... (Read more)Si| EPR ion-implantation neutron-irradiation| 31P D G7 Oxygen P3 Phosphorus S1 S2 SL2 Silicon amorphous vacancy .inp files: Si/SL2 | last update: Takahide Umeda
- 19. Phys. Rev. B 5, 4274 (1972) , “17O Hyperfine Structure of the Neutral (S=1) Vacancy-Oxygen Center in Ion-Implanted Silicon”, K. L. Brower.The intensity of the 17O hyperfine spectrum associated with the 28Si-17O-28Si isotopic configuration of the vacancy-oxygen (Si-S1) center was enhanced by ion implantation of 17O into silicon. The Si-S1 17O hyperfine spectrum was... (Read more)Si| EPR ion-implantation| 17O Oxygen SL1 pair(=2) vacancy .inp files: Si/V-O* | last update: Takahide Umeda
- 20. Phys. Rev. B 4, 1968 (1971) , “Electron Paramagnetic Resonance of the Neutral (S=1) One-Vacancy-Oxygen Center in Irradiated Silicon”, K. L. Brower.A new EPR spectrum, labeled Si-S1, has been observed in electron- or neutron-irradiated, n- or p-type, crucible-grown silicon under illumination with approximately band-gap light. The Si-S1 spectrum consists primarily of a fine-structure spectrum and a 29Si hyperfine spectrum. By... (Read more)
- 21. Radiation Damage in Semiconductors 97-113 (1965) , Dunod, Paris , “A Review of EPR Studies in Irradiated Silicon”, G. D. Watkins.1. INTRODUCTION (p.97): 2. THE EPR EXPERIMENT (p.97): 3. RESULTS (p.99): A. The lattice Vacancy (p.99), B. Vacancies Trapped by Other Defects (p.102), C. Vacancy Motion (p.103), D. Interstitial Defects (p.103), E. Other Spectra (p.105), 4. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION (p.110): 5.ACKNOWLEDGMENTS (p.110):
- 22. Phys. Rev. 135, A1381-A1385 (1964) , “New Oxygen Infrared Bands in Annealed Irradiated Silicon”, J. W. Corbett, G. D. Watkins, and R. S. McDonaldInfrared and electron-spin-resonance measurements on the recovery of silicon irradiated with 1.5-MeV electrons are presented. In the infrared measurements the disappearance of the previously reported 829-cm-1 (12?) oxygen vibration band is followed, and the appearance and subsequent... (Read more)
- 23. Phys. Rev. 121, 1001 (1961) , “Defects in Irradiated Silicon. I. Electron Spin Resonance of the Si-A Center”, G. D. Watkins, J. W. Corbett.The Si-A center is a major, radiation-damage defect produced in "pulled" silicon by a room temperature irradiation. As a result of studies described in this paper (I), and the following one (II), it is concluded that this center is a lattice vacancy with an oxygen atom impurity bridging two of the... (Read more)
- 24. J. Appl. Phys. 30, 1195 (1959) , “Paramagnetic Resonance in Electron Irradiated Silicon”, G. Bemski.Electron spin resonance has been observed in n-type silicon irradiated with 0.5-Mev electrons. The particular resonance lines discussed here appear only in pulled crystals which contain about 1018 oxygen atoms per cm3. The lines do not appear in floating zone crystals... (Read more)Si| EPR electron-irradiation| A Oxygen Silicon pair(=2) vacancy .inp files: Si/V-O | last update: Takahide Umeda
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