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  • Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) like MoS2 and WS2 are promising for next-generation electronics.
  • Benchmarking device-to-device variation is crucial for assessing the manufacturability of 2D field-effect transistors (FETs).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To benchmark device-to-device variation in MoS2 and WS2 monolayer FETs.
  • To evaluate the performance of these 2D FETs against ultra-thin body silicon FETs and existing literature.
  • To confirm the technological viability of 2D TMD FETs for integrated circuits.

Main Methods:

  • Grown MoS2 and WS2 films using metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD).
  • Fabricated and statistically analyzed 230 MoS2 FETs and 160 WS2 FETs with channel lengths from 5 μm down to 100 nm.
  • Evaluated key FET performance indicators, including carrier mobility.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated consistent performance across 1x1 cm2 chips for both MoS2 and WS2 FETs.
  • Achieved a record high carrier mobility of 33 cm2 V-1 s-1 in WS2 FETs, a 1.5x improvement over previous reports.
  • Showcased high-quality, uniform growth and clean transfer processes for the 2D TMDs.

Conclusions:

  • MoS2 and WS2 FETs exhibit consistent performance, indicating high-quality material growth and fabrication.
  • The achieved carrier mobility in WS2 FETs surpasses existing records, highlighting their superior electronic properties.
  • These findings strongly support the technological readiness of 2D TMD FETs for integration into future electronic devices.