Wave-mechanical study of gate tunneling leakage reduction in ultra-thin (<2 nm) dielectric MOS and H-MOS devices

The downsizing of the metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) to dimensions <0.1 μm in the next years requires the adoption of <2 nm thick gate oxides, which unfortunately give rise to a significant direct tunneling current. We apply in this paper a self-consistent one-dimensional Schrödinger–Poisson model to study MOSFET channel architectures likely to reduce this leakage. They consist in either increasing the insulator thickness using a larger permittivity nitride/oxide stack or burying the channel thanks to a tensile strained IV–IV heterostructure. It is shown that both solutions yield separately a reduction, and that the combination of these two strategies offers promising opportunities to fulfill ultimate complementary metal oxide semiconductor technology (0.1 μm) requirements regarding gate oxide downsizing.     

Extraction of the oxide thickness using a MOS structure quantum model for SiO2 oxide <5 nm thick films

In this paper, we present a full quantum model of metal oxide semiconductor capacitance based on a self-consistent resolution of Schrödinger and Poisson equations. The model is used in accumulation to extract the oxide thickness of N⁺ polycrystalline silicon–SiO₂–P silicon capacitors in the range 2–5 nm. The extraction results are in agreement with reference ellipsometric measurements to <±4%. We also show the necessity of a quantum computation of the gate capacitance for high substrate doping and low oxide thickness. The influence of the tunneling current is also discussed.     

Temperature and field dependence of stress induced leakage currents in very thin (<5 nm) gate oxides

We have studied the electric field and temperature dependence of stress induced leakage currents that appear in 3.8 and 4.7 nm thick SiO₂ oxides of metal oxide semiconductor structures after Fowler–Nordheim (FN) electron injections from the poly-Si gate and localized hot-hole injections from the p-Si substrate. Constant voltage or constant current stressing modes were used, which did not produce any difference in stress induced leakage currents (SILC) increase. A Schottky law apparently fits the field dependence of such currents in 4.7 nm samples, but the slope found in 3.8 nm thick oxides disagrees with the theoretical prediction. Moreover, the field dependence of the thermal activation energy found is much less than the Schottky prediction, which rules out the possibility of a thermoionic process to fully explain such currents in our samples. We show that a direct tunneling law, modified to account for a mechanism assisted by stress induced baricentric neutral defects, does correctly fit the oxide field dependence of these currents and is consistent with the observed thermal activation energy.     

Three‐Dimensional Structure Constructed via Hydrogen Bonds and π‐π Stacking Interaction. Crystal Structure of [Cu(AFO)2(H2O)2](ClO4)2.2(AFO).2H2O (AFO = 4,5‐Diazafluoren‐9‐one)

The structure of the title complexes [Cu(AFO)₂(H₂O)₂](ClO₄)₂.2(AFO).2H₂O (AFO = 4,5‐Diazafluoren‐9‐one)has been established by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The complex crystallizes in the triclinic space group P‐1 with cell constants a = 7.659(3) Å, b = 11.066(3) Å, c = 14.203(5) Å, alpha = 75.16(3)°, β = 79.87(3)°, gamma = 85.71(3)°, Z = 1. The structure was solved by direct methods and refined to R₁ = 0.0595 (wR₂ = 0.1164). The X‐ray analysis reveals that a pair of AFO ligands chelate to a Cu(II) atom in an asymmetric fashion with one Cu‐N bond being much longer than the other, the Cu(II) atom is further coordinated by a pair of aqua ligands to form an elongated octahedral geometry. In the crystal of the complex, the mononuclear complex cations [Cu(AFO)₂(H₂O)₂]²⁺, uncoordinated AFO molecules, lattice water molecules and perchlorate anions are assembled into 3‐D structure via hydrogen bonds and π‐π stacking interaction.     

Crystal structure of 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-aza-5α-androstan-17β-ol “HS-478”

The crystal structure of HS-478 (aqueous solvate) has been determined by direct method and refined by block diagonal least squares to R₀ = 0.043. The intensity was measured in a four-circle diffractometer in the ω/2θ scanning mode, CuKα radiation. The crystals are triclinic P1, a = 6.721(3), b = 66.532(3), c = 12.188(5) Å, α = 96.86(2)°, β = 82.82(2)°, and γ = 114.68(2)°. Rings A, B, C are chair whereas ring D is envelope. Rings A/B and B/C are trans fused, whereas rings C/D are quasi trans. The hydroxyethyl side chain connected to N(4) has conformation of (−t, t).     

Crystal Structure of (Cr,Cu)(Sr,La)2(La,A)Cu2O8‐δ (1212‐type) and (Cr,Cu)Sr2(Y,Ce)2Cu2O10‐δ (1222‐type) Phases

Conditions of the synthesis, crystal structures, mechanical properties, electrical resistivities and magnetizations of cuprates with the general formula (Cr,Cu)(Sr,La)₂(La,A)Cu₂O_8‐δ where A=Ca or Sr of 1212‐type and (Cr,Cu)Sr₂(Y,Ce)₂Cu₂O_10‐δ of 1222‐type were investigated. The compositions of the cuprates and an amount of the impurity phases in the samples were determined. Rietveld refinement of the structure was carried out. It was found that the formal charges of Cu (FC_Cu) calculated from the electroneutrality of refined phase compositions do not achieve value optimal for the appearence of superconducting phases.     

The Molecular and Crystal Structure of 3β-O-(2′,3′ -O-isoropylidene-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl) — digitoxigenin

3β-O-(2′,3′ -O-isoropylidene-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl) — digitoxigenin crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P 2₁ with two molecules C₃₂H₄₈O₈ per unit cell and the lattice constants a = 7.865, b = 6.470, c = 29.803 Å, β = 93.95°. The structure was solved by direct methods of phases determination and subsequently refined by least squares technique to the final R-value 0.06. The position of the lactone ring is disordered in the crystal.     

Characterization of different ice habits according to nucleation processes in the electrolyte LiCl · RH2O (6 < R < 9)

The ability to observe different ice nucleation processes in LiCl · RH₂O electrolytes is demonstrated by light scattering experiments. The homogeneous ice nucleation mechanism is analyzed on the basis of Turnbull's theory. This nucleation operates in supercooled water, as deduced from the volumic dependence of the samples on R(5 < R < 9), and is compatible with the definition of the electrolyte as a heterogeneous submicroscopic LiCl·6H₂O medium composed of H₂O and LiCl·6H₂O.     

Synthesis and crystal structure investigation of pyridine‐2‐(3′‐mercaptopropanoic acid)‐N ‐oxide

Pyridine‐2‐(3′‐mercaptopropanoic acid)‐N ‐oxide (I), is a higher homologue of 1‐oxopyridinium‐2‐thioacetic acid (II) [1]. It crystallizes in monoclinic space group P2₁ with a = 9.2168(2) Å, b = 4.1423(2) Å, c = 11.3904(4) Å, β = 98.65(2)°, V = 429.93(3) ų and Z = 2. The least‐squares refinement gave residual index R = 0.024 for 1070 observed reflections. The introduction of an additional methylene group in (II) causes a flip in the carboxylic acid group of (I) that facilitates the molecules to align infinite antiparallel chains through strong C–H···O interactions. The molecules are interlinked by O–H···O hydrogen bonding across the chains and forming an infinite screw chain along y‐direction. The molecular packing is stabilized by O–H···O and C–H···O hydrogen bonding and π‐π electron interactions. This is an important facet of the crystal packing. (© 2007 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Crystal and molecular structure of (21R)-3β-acetoxy-14,21-epoxy-5β,14β-card-20(22)-enolide

The title compound (21R)-3β-acetoxy-14,21-epoxy-5β,14β-card-20(22)-enolide crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁ with 2 formular units C₂₅H₃₄O₅ in the unit cell. The lattice parameters are a = 13.471, b = 7.959, c = 10.514 Å and β = 102.73°. The crystal structure was determined by direct methods and refined by least-squares procedures to the discrepancy factor R = 0.045. Bond length, bond angles, ring conformations and the configuration at C(21) were determined. Intermolecular interactions are only of van der Waals type.     

Structural investigation of gallium oxide (β-Ga2O3) nanowires grown by arc-discharge

Gallium oxide nanowires were synthesized by electric arc discharge of GaN powders mixed with a small amount of Ni and Co. The crystal structure of nanowires was determined by multi-channel X-ray diffractometry (MC-XRD), FT-Raman spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The analyzed results clearly show that the synthesized nanowires are monoclinic gallium oxide (β-Ga₂O₃). Final morphology and microstructure of β-Ga₂O₃ nanowires were changed depending on the presence of the transition metals into the nanowires. The β-Ga₂O₃ nanowires grown by the assistance of transition metals demonstrate a smooth edge surface while containing twin defects at the center. The transition metals have enhanced the step growth of nanowires. However, in the case of the β-Ga₂O₃ nanowires, where the transition metals are not shown on the surface, the nanowires demonstrate rather thin and long shapes with amorphous gallium oxide layers on the nanowire surface.     

Structure and optical properties of multilayer X-ray mirrors for long wave part (3.1–4.4 nm) of “water window”

Structure and optical properties (at λ - 0.154 nm and λ - 3.16 nm) of W Ti, W TiN, W Sc, and Cr Sc multilayer X-ray mirrors for long wave part of “water window”' wavelength range (3.1–4.4 nm) were studied by methods of X-ray diffractometry and cross-sectional electron microscopy. The reflectivities at λ - 0.154 nm are increased going from W TiN, Cr Sc, W Ti to W Sc multilayers. Cr Sc mirrors have highest reflectivity and resolution at λ - 3.16 nm. Influence of the ambient atmosphere on optical properties of multilayer mirrors is shown.     

Low-temperature synthesis of starting materials for β-barium metaborate (β-BBO) crystal growth

Synthesis of starting materials for β-barium metaborate (β-BBO) crysal growth by a low-temperature “carbonate” method has been investigated. Materials systhesized below the σ-β phase transformation temperature of BBO have been subjected to thermogravimetry, X-ray difraction and chemical analysis. The results show that an almost carbonless stoichiometric β-phase can be obtained without the need for the widely employed high-temperature “carbonate” synthesis. Some advantages of using the β-BBO material synthesized by the low-temperature “carbonate” method are emphasized.     

Crystal and molecular structure of 3β-hydroxy-5β-estr-8(14)-en-17-one

The title compound crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group P2₁2₁2₁ with 4 formula units C₁₈H₂₆O₂ in the unit cell. The lattice constants are a = 10.356(2) Å, b = 19.743(3) Å, and c = 7.487(1) Å. The structure was solved by direct methods of phases determination and refined by least-squares calculations to the conventional R = 0.054. The configuration and conformation of the molecule were determined and compared with those of Δ-8,14-anhydrodigitoxigenin.     

Synthesis,characterization and crystal structure of a novel Ni(II) coordination polymer with dipyrido[3,2‐a:2′,3′‐c]phenazine and 4,4′‐oxy(bisbenzoate)

A novel coordination polymer, [Ni(dppz)(oba)(H₂O)]·0.5H₂O (dppz = dipyrido[3,2‐a:2′,3′‐c]phenazine and oba = 4,4′‐oxy(bisbenzoate)) has been synthesized through hydrothermal method and characterized by IR, and single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group C2/c with a = 23.163(5), b = 18.211(4), c = 14.460(3) Å, α = γ = 90°, β = 100.45(3)°, V = 5998(2) ų, Z = 2. The structure was solved by direct methods and refined to R = 0.0866 (wR₂ = 0.1836). The compound exhibits interesting one‐dimensional chain structures, which are further stacked through π‐π interactions to form supramolecular double chains. (© 2009 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Crystal structures of 2‐ chloro cinnamoyl phenolate (I) and 3‐chloro cinnamanilide (II)

The title compounds (I) and (II) crystallize in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c and orthorhombic space group Pbca respectively. The inter‐planar angle between the two phenyl rings are 55° in I and 24.5(1)° in II. The molecular packing of the compounds I and II are stabilized by C‐H…O and C‐H…π, and N‐H…O, C‐H…O and C‐H…π interactions, respectively. (© 2004 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Structure,microstructure and magnetic properties of mixed rare earth oxide (Dy1‐xErx)2O3

The mixed rare earth oxide (Dy_1‐xEr_x)₂O₃ (0.0 ≤ x ≤ 1.0) were synthesized by a sol–gel process. X‐ray and neutron diffraction data were collected and crystal structure and microstructure analyses were performed using Rietveld refinement method. All samples were found to have the same crystal structure and formed solid solutions over the whole range of x. Preferential cationic distribution is found for all samples but with different extent with Dy³⁺ preferring the 8b among the two non‐equivalent sites 8b and 24d of the space group Ia3. The lattice parameter is found to vary linearly with the composition x and a systematic variation is found in the r.m.s microstrain . Magnetization measurements were done in the temperature range 5‐300 K and a behavior in accordance with Curie‐Weiss law was found. Anomalous concentration dependence is found in magnetic susceptibility which is ascribed to the concentration dependence of effective crystal field combined with the contribution of ⁴I_15/2 and ⁶H_15/2 manifold at elevated temperature. The effective magnetic moments μ_eff is found to decrease linearly with composition parameter x, except for sample x=0.5 where the magnetization is enhanced. The Curie‐Weiss paramagnetic temperatures indicated antiferromagnetic interaction. These magnetic results are discussed in view of the cationic distribution. (© 2011 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

“Amorphous” Precursors of α-Al2O3: An Electron Optical Study

Basic aluminium chloride gels are thermally decomposed into X-ray amorphous products. Corundum begins to crystallize in them about 400 °C on certain conditions. Electron optical examinations on powders of corundum-forming gels and of their decomposition products show in an essential part aggregates of sheetlike components as powder particles. These have sharp electron diffraction patterns. The interpretation of diagrams proves the existence of two different structures with similar lattices, which are evidently related to those of diaspore and corundum. A defect structure is to be assumed for the corundum crystals formed.     

Magnetic field dependence of the relative critical current density in γ‐irradiated polycrystalline YBa2Cu3O7

The effect of different doses of γ‐rays on the behavior of the critical current density, J_c in an YBa₂Cu₃O₇ polycrystalline sample has been investigated at high temperatures. The samples were irradiated at room temperature by a ⁶⁰Co γ‐ray source at a dose rate of 0.5 MR/h. J_c was found to increase significantly with after irradiation dose of 10 MR. Further irradiation dose of 50 MR produced a slight and field dependent enhancement of J_c above its values at 10 MR. The most interesting result is that the relative change in the critical current density was found to have a non‐monotonic behavior with the applied magnetic field. These results are discussed in terms of the roles of several mechanisms created by γ‐rays in the regions of the grain boundaries combined with the effect of the magnetic field on these mechanisms. (© 2007 WILEY ‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Crystal structure of 2‐(2'‐hydroxyphenyl)‐6‐tributylstannyl‐4‐(3H )‐quinazolinone and 2‐(2'‐hydroxyphenyl)‐6‐iodo‐4‐(3H)‐quinazolinone

The structures of the title compounds C₂₆H₃₇N₂O₂Sn ( I ) and C₁₄H₉IN₂O₂ ( II ) were determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction technique. Compound I crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 with a = 9.560(3) Å, b = 16.899(6) Å, c = 17.872(5) Å, α = 65.957(7)°, β = 83.603(5)°, γ ( = 75.242(5)°, V = 2549.8(13) ų, Z = 4, and D =1.374 g/cm³. The compound consists of a quinazolinone ring with phenol and tributylstannyl moieties. Compound II crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 7.6454(12) Å, b = 5.9270(9) Å, c = 27.975(4) Å; α = 90°, β = 95.081(3)°, γ = 90°, V = 1262.7(3) ų, Z = 4, and D = 1.915 g/cm³. The compound consists of a quinazolinone ring with phenol and iodine substituents. For both I and II , the short intramolecular O–H…N and two long intermolecular N–H…O hydrogen bonds are highly effective in holding the molecular system in a stable state. (© 2006 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)