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Positive bias temperature instability (PBTI) in silicon carbide (SiC) power MOSFETs involves defect trapping and creation. Understanding these mechanisms is key for optimizing SiC device reliability.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Semiconductor Physics

Background:

  • Silicon carbide (SiC) power MOSFETs are crucial for high-power applications.
  • Positive Bias Temperature Instability (PBTI) is a significant reliability concern in these devices.
  • Understanding PBTI mechanisms is essential for improving device longevity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the threshold voltage shift (ΔVTH) caused by PBTI in SiC power MOSFETs.
  • To elucidate the distinct physical mechanisms contributing to ΔVTH degradation.
  • To provide insights for enhancing the reliability of SiC power devices.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of ΔVTH under various gate stress voltages (VGstress) at 150 °C.
  • Utilizing different characterization methods to differentiate between defect mechanisms.
  • Applying a power law model to describe permanent ΔVTH degradation.

Main Results:

  • Identified two primary PBTI mechanisms: trapping in pre-existing interface/border defects and oxide defect creation/trapping in deeper states (~80 meV activation energy).
  • Characterization methods revealed the specific roles of each mechanism in ΔVTH shift.
  • Observed consistent permanent ΔVTH degradation behavior across different VGstress levels, accurately modeled by a power law.

Conclusions:

  • The study deepens the understanding of PBTI in SiC power MOSFETs.
  • Distinct defect mechanisms contribute to threshold voltage instability.
  • Findings offer valuable insights for optimizing the reliability and performance of SiC power devices.