X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy study on dielectric properties at gate insulator film/Si interfaces

K. Hirose, H. Nohira, D. Kobayashi, T. Hattori

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Abstract

We propose a new method to estimate the local dielectric constant of an ultrathin gate insulator film formed on Si substrates by using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). First we measure the difference of core-level binding energy shifts for Si Is and Si 2p, ΔE1s - ΔE 2p, for various Si compounds using high-resolution high-energy synchrotron radiation. We find that the ΔE1s - ΔE 2p values are in very good correlation with the dielectric constant values of the Si compounds. Then, using this relation, we deduce the local dielectric constant for ultrathin SiO2 film formed on Si substrates. The results are in good agreement with values predicted by a first-principles calculation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICSICT-2006
Subtitle of host publication2006 8th International Conference on Solid-State and Integrated Circuit Technology, Proceedings
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages368-371
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)1424401615, 9781424401611
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
EventICSICT-2006: 2006 8th International Conference on Solid-State and Integrated Circuit Technology - Shanghai, China
Duration: 2006 Oct 232006 Oct 26

Publication series

NameICSICT-2006: 2006 8th International Conference on Solid-State and Integrated Circuit Technology, Proceedings

Other

OtherICSICT-2006: 2006 8th International Conference on Solid-State and Integrated Circuit Technology
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period06/10/2306/10/26

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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