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Random dopant fluctuations and statistical variability in n-channel junctionless FETs
N D Akhavan1, G A Umana-Membreno1, R Gu1
1School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, The University of Western Australia, Perth, 6009, WA, Australia.
Nanotechnology
|November 28, 2017
Summary
Random dopant fluctuations impact silicon junctionless nanowire transistor (JNT) electrical variability. Optimizing doping density in JNTs achieves near-ideal performance, enabling continued scaling in silicon CMOS technology.
Area of Science:
- Semiconductor device physics
- Quantum transport simulations
- Advanced materials science
Background:
- Random dopant fluctuations (RDF) significantly impact nanoscale transistor variability.
- Silicon junctionless nanowire transistors (JNTs) are promising for future integrated circuits.
- Understanding RDF effects is crucial for reliable device performance and scaling.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of random dopant fluctuations on the statistical variability of n-channel JNT electrical characteristics.
- To explore the impact of varying doping densities and gate lengths on JNT performance.
- To identify optimal doping strategies for minimizing variability in JNTs.
Main Methods:
- Three-dimensional quantum simulations utilizing the non-equilibrium Green's function (NEGF) formalism.
- Atomistic modeling of JNTs with gate lengths of 5, 10, and 15 nm.
- Simulation of average doping densities at 2 × 10^19, 6 × 10^19, and 1 × 10^20 cm^-3.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated a direct correlation between doping density and statistical variability in JNT electrical properties.
- Showcased that specific doping density adjustments can significantly reduce device-to-device variations.
- Identified optimal doping ranges for achieving high performance and low variability across different gate lengths.
Conclusions:
- Proper adjustment of doping density in JNTs is critical for mitigating random dopant fluctuation effects.
- Achieving near-ideal statistical variability and electrical performance is possible through optimized doping.
- This research provides a pathway for the continued scaling of silicon CMOS technology by improving JNT reliability.
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