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ECE 541/ME 541Microelectronic Fabrication Techniques
Lecture 04 Review of MOSFET
Zheng Yang(ERF 3017, email: yangzhen@uic.edu)
What is a Transistor?
VGS VT
RonS D
A Switch!
|VGS|
An MOS Transistor
The MOS Transistor
Polysilicon Aluminum
MOS Transistors -Types and Symbols
D
S
G
D
S
G
G
S
D D
S
G
NMOS Enhancement NMOS
PMOS
Depletion
Enhancement
B
NMOS withBulk Contact
The Gate Capacitance
tox
n+ n+
Cross section
L
Gate oxide
xd xd
L d
Polysilicon gate
Top view
Gate-bulkoverlap
Source
n+
Drain
n+W
Threshold Voltage: Concept
n+n+
p-substrate
DSG
B
VGS
+
-
DepletionRegion
n-channel
The Threshold Voltage
The Body Effect
-2.5 -2 -1.5 -1 -0.5 00.4
0.45
0.5
0.55
0.6
0.65
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
VBS
(V)
VT (V
)
Current-Voltage Relations
QuadraticRelationship
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.50
1
2
3
4
5
6x 10
-4
VDS (V)
I D(A
)VGS= 2.5 V
VGS= 2.0 V
VGS= 1.5 V
VGS= 1.0 V
Resistive Saturation
VDS = VGS - VT
Transistor in Linear
n+n+
p-substrate
D
SG
B
VGS
xL
V(x) +–
VDS
ID
MOS transistor and its bias conditions
Transistor in Saturation
n+n+
S
G
VGS
D
VDS > VGS - VT
VGS - VT+-
Pinch-off
Current-Voltage Relations Long-Channel Device
Velocity Saturation
(V/µm)c = 1.5
n
(m/s
)
sat = 105
Constant mobility (slope = µ)
Constant velocity
Perspective
IDLong-channel device
Short-channel device
VDSVDSAT VGS - VT
VGS = VDD
ID versus VGS
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.50
1
2
3
4
5
6x 10-4
VGS(V)
I D(A
)
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.50
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5x 10-4
VGS(V)
I D(A
)
quadratic
quadratic
linear
Long Channel Short Channel
ID versus VDS
-4
VDS(V)0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.50
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5x 10
I D(A
)
VGS= 2.5 V
VGS= 2.0 V
VGS= 1.5 V
VGS= 1.0 V
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.50
1
2
3
4
5
6x 10-4
VDS(V)
I D(A
)
VGS= 2.5 V
VGS= 2.0 V
VGS= 1.5 V
VGS= 1.0 V
Resistive Saturation
VDS = VGS - VT
Long Channel Short Channel
A PMOS Transistor
-2.5 -2 -1.5 -1 -0.5 0-1
-0.8
-0.6
-0.4
-0.2
0x 10
-4
VDS (V)
I D(A
)
Assume all variablesnegative!
VGS = -1.0V
VGS = -1.5V
VGS = -2.0V
VGS = -2.5V
Outline(1) MOS fundamentals
(3) MOS C-V characteristics
(2) MOS electrostatic: Quantitative analysis
(4) MOSFET
(5) MOSFET small-signal equivalent circuit
(6) Non-ideal MOS
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(1) MOS fundamentals
Metal-oxide-semiconductor FET is the most important device in modern microelectronics.
Hightlights– Ideal MOS structure electrostatics– MOS band diagram under applied bias– Gate voltage relationship– capacitance-voltage relationship under low frequency
and under high frequency.
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MOSFET
P-Si
electrons
N-channelMOSFET(NMOS)uses p-type substrate
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MOSFET operation
ID
VD
Pinch-off
VG1
VG2
VG3
VG3 > VG2 > VG1
When a positive voltage VG is applied to the gate relative to the substrate, mobile negative charges (electrons) gets attracted to Si-oxide interface. These induced electrons form the channel.
For a given value of VG, the current ID increases with VD, and finally saturates.
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Ideal MOS capacitor
Oxide has zero charge, and no current can pass through it.No charge centers are present in the oxide or at the oxide-semiconductor interface.Semiconductor is uniformly dopedM = S
= + (EC – EF)FB
Let us consider a simple MOS capacitor and call it “ideal”
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Equilibrium energy band diagram for an ideal MOS structure
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Effect of an applied bias
Let us ground the semiconductor and start applying different voltages, VG, to the gate
VG can be positive, negative or zero with respect to the semiconductor
EF, metal – EF, semiconductor = – q VG
(Since electron energy = q V, when V < 0, electron energy increases)
Since oxide has no charge, d Eoxide / dx = / = 0; i.e. the E-field inside the oxide is constant.
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Consider p-type Si, apply VG < 0
EC
Ei
EVEFs
GqV
m' Accumulation
of holes
xqx
ioxide
oxide 1const.0 EE
E
The oxide energy band has constant slope as shown. No current flows in Si EF in Si is constant.
Negative voltage attracts holes to the Si-oxide interface.This is called accumulation condition.Ei – EF shouldincreases near thesurface of Si.
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Accumulation condition, VG < 0, p-type Si
––––
+
+
Sheet of holes
smallcharge density
E
E
M O p-type SiVG < 0
Sheet ofelectrons
x
x
Accumulation of holes nearsilicon surface, and electronsnear the metal surface.
Similar to a parallel platecapacitor structure.
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Consider p-type Si, apply VG > 0 (Depletion condition)
EFM
ECEiEFsEV
DepletionE
OM S
positive
0negative
+
+
+- - - -
- - - -
E
Finite depletion layerwidth
E
x
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Consider p-Si, apply VG >> 0 (Inversion condition)
EC
Ei
EV
EFM
+
+
+
+
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - --
-
Immobile acceptors
Mobile electrons
x
EFM
EFS
E
E
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Inversion condition
If we continue to increase the positive gate voltage, the bands at the semiconductor bends more strongly. At sufficiently high voltage, Ei can be below EF indicating large concentration of electrons in the conduction band.
We say the material near the surface is “inverted”. The “inverted”layer is not gotten by doping, but by applying E-field. Where did we get the electrons from?
When Ei(surface) – Ei(bulk) = 2 [EF – Ei(bulk)], the condition isstart of “inversion”, and the voltage VG applied to gate is called VT(threshold voltage). For VG > VT, the Si surface is inverted.
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Energy band diagrams and charge density diagrams describing MOS capacitor in n-type Si
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Energy band diagrams and charge density diagrams describing MOS capacitor in p-type Si
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Example 1
Construct line plots that visually identify the voltage ranges corresponding to accumulation, depletion and inversion in ideal n-type Si (i.e. p-channel) and p-type Si (i.e. n-channel) MOS devices.
Answer:
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(2) MOS electrostatic: Quantitative analysis
Highlights
Derive analytical expressions for the charge density, electric field and the electrostatic potential.
Expression for the depletion layer width
Describe delta depletion solution
Derive gate voltage relationship
– Gate voltage required to obtain inversion
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Electrostatic potential, (x)
Define a new term, (x) taken to be the potential inside the semiconductor at a given point x. [The symbol instead of V used in MOS work to avoid confusion with externally applied voltage, V]
)]((bulk)[1)( ii xEEq
x
(surface)](bulk)[1iiS EE
q
](bulk)[1FiF EE
q
Potential at any point x
Surface potential
F > 0 means p-type F < 0 means n-type
| F | related to doping concentration
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Electrostatic parameters
S = 2F at the depletion-inversiontransition point
S is positive if the band bends downward
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Example 2Consider the following F and S parameters. Indicate whether the semiconductor is p-type or n-type, specify the biasing condition, and draw the energy band diagram at the biasing condition.(i) F = 12 kT/q; S = 12 kT/q
F = +12 kT/q means that Ei – EF in the semiconductor is 12 kT (a positive value); So, p-type. NA = ni exp [(Ei – EF ) / kT]
S=12 kT/q means Ei (bulk) – Ei(surface) = 12 kT; i.e. the band bends downward near the surface.
EC
EiEFEV
12kT
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Example 2 (continued)
(ii) F = 9 kT/q; S = 18 kT/q
here F = 9 kT/q means [Ei(bulk) – EF] = 9 kT; i.e., Ei is below EF. Thus the semiconductor is n-type.
S= 18 kT/q means that Ei (bulk) – Ei(surface) = –18 kT; So bandbends upwards near the surface. The surface is “inverted” sincethe surface has the same number of holes as the bulk has electrons.
EC
EiEFEV
-9kT
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Delta-depletion solution
Consider p-type siliconAccumulation condition
The accumulation chargesare mobile holes, and appearclose to the surface and fall-offrapidly as x increases.Assume that the free carrier concentration at the oxide-semiconductor interface is a -function.
M O S
VG < 0p-Si
Accumulation of holes
Charge on metal = QM
Charge on semiconductor = (charge on metal) |QAccumulation| = |QM|
x
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Homo-pn-junction Diode
2
i
DA2i
npbi lnln
nNN
qkT
n
npq
kTV
nnD
bi
p)pA
02)(2
02(2
)(
xxxxqNV
xxxxqNxV
np
nnD
ppA
0
0)(
)(
xx;xx
xxxxqN
oxxxxqNx
E
Emax = q NA xp/ = q ND xn/
NA
ND
DA
Dp
A
An
D
NNNWx
NNNWx
W = xn + xp
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biDA
DA2/
VNNNN
qW
Review
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Schottky diode
WxWxqN
for00forD
WxqNx
0fordd
Si
D
Si
E
Si
D)0(
WNqxE
FBFCBbi )(1 EEq
V
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AbiD
Si )(2/
VVNq
W
Review
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Delta depletion solution (cont.)Consider p-type Si, depletion conditionApply VG such that s < 2 FCharges in Si are immobile ions - results in depletionlayer similar to that in pnjunction or Schottky diode.
VG > 0
M O S
p-Si
Depletion of holes
wQM|q NA A W| = |QM|() (+)
If surface potential is s (with respect to the bulk), then the depletion layer width W will be
WqNqN
W
A
Si21
SA
Si and2E
At the start of inversion, s = 2 F and 21
FA
SiT 22
/
qNWW
E
xdE/dx = qNA/si
ESi
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Depletion layer width, W and E-field
For a p+n junction, or a MS (n-Si) junction, the depletion layer width is given by:
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biD
Si2/
VqN
W
Where Vbi is related to the amount of band bending. Vbi in Volts is numericallyequal to the amount of band bending in eV.
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biSi
D
Si
Dmax
2/
VqNWqN
E
For MOS, the same equation applies, except that Vbi is replaced by s.
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sSi
A21
sSi
Dmax
2or2Si)(in//
||qN||qN
E
n-type p-type
Review
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Delta depletion solution (cont.)
VG>>0
M O S
p-Si
Depletion of holes
wQM
Inversion electrons:-function-like
Consider p-Si, strong inversion.
Once inversion charges appear, they remain close to the surface since they are mobile. Any additionalvoltage to the gate results in extra QM in gate and get compensated by extra inversion electrons in semiconductor.
So, depletion layer does not have to increase to balance the charge on the metal. Electrons appear as -function near the surface. Maximum depletion layer width W = WT
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Gate voltage relationship
Applied gate voltage will be equal to the voltage across the oxide plus the voltage across the semiconductor. Consider p-type Si.
VG > 0
M O S
p-Si
Semiox
VG= ox +Semi
Semi = (x = 0) (bulk)= S
ox = xox Eox
Since the interface does not have any charges up to inversion, wecan say that ox Eox = Si ESi
Eox = (Si / ox) ESi
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Gate voltage relationship (cont.)
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sSi
A
Fs
21
sA
Si
Si
A
Si
ASi
2
20for2
/
/
qN
qNqNWqN
E
Fs
21
sSi
A
ox
Sioxs
Siox
Sioxs
oxoxsG
20for2
/qNx
x
xV
E
E
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Gate-voltage relationship (Alternative method)
VG= ox+ Semi
ox= QM/Cox = Qs/Cox where Cox is oxide capacitance and Qs is the depletion layer charge in semiconductor
Qs = q A NAWCox = ox A / xox
Consider p-type silicon
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sSi
Aox
ox
Sis
Si
Aox
ox
SisG
Si
Aox
ox
Si
oxox
Aox
2/
qNxWqNxV
WqNxx/AWNAq
(same as before)
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(3) MOS C-V characteristics
The measured MOS capacitance (called gate capacitance) varies with the applied gate voltage
– A very powerful diagnostic tool for identifying any deviations from the ideal in both oxide and semiconductor
– Routinely monitored during MOS device fabricationMeasurement of C-V characteristics
– Apply any dc bias, and superimpose a small ac signal– Generally measured at 1 MHz (high frequency) or at variable
frequencies between 1KHz to 1 MHz– The dc bias VG is slowly varied to get quasi-continuous C-V
characteristics
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C-V characteristics of MOS-capacitor on p- and n-type Si
CG
VG
n-type
The C-V data depends on the measurement frequency as well.The dotted line represents the low-frequency C-V data.
VG
CG
p-type
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Measured C-V characteristics on an n-type Si
ND = 9.0 1014 cm3
xox = 0.119 m
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MOS-capacitor under accumulation
VG < 0
M O S
p-Si
Accumulation of holes
x
Consider p-type Si under accumulation.
VG < 0.Looks similar to parallelplate capacitor.
CG = Cox
where Cox = (ox A) / xox
Thus, for all accumulation conditions, the gate capacitance is equalthe oxide capacitance.
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MOS-capacitor under depletion
Depletion condition:VG > 0
CG is Cox in series with Cs where Cs can be defined as “semiconductor capacitance”
Cox=ox A / xoxCs = Si A / W
CG = Cox Cs/(Cox + CS)
sA
Si2
qNW
where s is surface potential
In this case, the gate capacitance decreases as the gate voltage is increased. Why?
VG > 0
M O S
p-type Si
Depletion of holes
WQM
Co Cs
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MOS-capacitor under inversion
VG >>0
M O S
p-Si
Depletion of holes
WQM
Inversion electrons- function
Co Cs
VG = VT and VG > VT
Inversion condition s = 2 F
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FA
SiT 22
/
qNWW
At high frequency, inversionelectrons are not able to respondto ac voltage. So, to balance the charge on the metal, the depletion layer width will vary with the ac.
Cox=ox A/xox
Cs = Si A/WT
CG ( ) = Cox Cs / (Cox + CS)
So, CG will be constant for VG VT
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MOS-capacitor under inversion
At low frequency, the inversion electrons will be able to respond to the ac voltage (Why?). So, the gate capacitance will be equal to the “oxide capacitance” (similar to a parallel plate capacitance).
CG ( 0) = Cox= ox A / xox
VG
CG
p-type Si
Low frequency
High frequency
Cox
VT
Cox Cs / (Cox+Cs)For VG > VT, the highfrequency capacitance remains constant. Why?
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Example 3Consider n-type silicon doped with NA=1016 cm3. The oxide thickness is 100 nm. Plot the CG vs. VG characteristics when VG is varied slowlyfrom 5 V to +5 V. Assume MOS has area of 1 cm2.
Find Cox.
Find Cs (min) when W = WT (Note that Cs decreases as the depletionlayer width increases. It is minimum when the depletion layer widthis maximum, i.e. when W = WT).
F105.3cm1cm10100
F/cm109.89.3 827
14
ox
C
μm31.0cm101.3V357.02cm10C106.1
F/cm1085.89.112 52/1
31619
14
T
W
F104.3cm1cm101.3
F/cm1085.89.11(min) 825
14
s
C
CG(min) = (3.51083.4108) /(3.5108 +3.4108) F = 1.7 108 F
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Example 3 (continued)
Fs
21
sSi
A
ox
SioxsTG 2when2
/
qNxVV
= 2.15 V
Plot the C-V characteristics 34.7 nF
VG
CG
p-type
2.17 V
17nF
34.7nFlow-f
high-f
Explain why CG does notvary for VG > VT
Question: How will you calculate CG when VG = 1V?Answer: Calculate s when VG = 1V using the eqn. above. From s find W, then calculate Cs. Then, calculate CG = (Cox Cs) / (Cox + Cs)
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MOS-capacitor characteristics: Deep depletion
The previous discussions pertain to the condition when the gate voltage is ramped slowly, from accumulation condition to depletion and then to inversion condition. When the ramp rate is high, the inversion layer does not form and does not have time to equilibrate. This is called “deep depletion” condition. In this case, W will continue to increase beyond WT and CG will continue to decrease as shown when the dc bias is varied from accumulation bias to deep depletion bias.
To calculate W under deep depletion condition, invert the VG versus s relationship. Solve for s
1/2 and hence s. Then, calculate Wusing W versus s relationship.
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Some observations
• VT = gate voltage required for start of inversion= (+) for p-type Si= () for n-type Si
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FSi
A
ox
SioxFT 222
/qNxV
(+)()
(+) - for p-type Si() - for n-type Si
• Higher the doping, higher the |VT| value• Cmax = Cox and Cmin = Cox Cs / (Cox + Cs)• Lower the doping, lower Cs and hence lower Cmin
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Doping dependence of MOS-capacitor high frequency C-V characteristics, with xox = 0.1m
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MOS-capacitor under deep depletion
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sSi
A
ox
SioxsG
2/
qNxV
21
sA
Si2/
qNW
Cs = Si A / W
Cox=ox A / xox
CG = Cox Cs / (Cox + Cs)
n-type Si
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Example 4
Consider example 1. Plot C-V characteristics if VG is variedfrom 5 V to + 5 V rapidly.
CG (5 V) = Cox=34.7 nF, as before.CG (VG = VT) = 17 nF, as before.
s
/
ss
yy.y
.
22
21
12
16198
where691
10101061231010005
Solving for s , we get s = 2.38 V
CG (VG > VT) will continue to reduce (unlike the quasi-steady state condition of example 1). When VG = 5 V,
W = 0.545 m; Cs = 18.3 nF; CG= 12 nF 5V2.15 V
CG
VG
34.7 nF
12 nF
Not under steady state
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(4) MOSFET
MOSFET based ICs have become dominant technology in the semiconductor industry.
Qualitative theory of operation
Quantitative ID vs. VDS characteristics
Small-signal equivalent circuits.
N-channel MOSFETSubstrate: p-type Si
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Qualitative discussion: NMOS
p-si
N+ N+ 0 < VG < VT ; VDS small or large no channel, no current
VG > VT ; VDS 0ID increases with VDS
VG > VT; VDS small, > 0ID increases with VDS , but rate of increase decreases.
VG > VT; VDS pinch-offID reaches a saturation value, ID,satThe VDS value is called VDS,sat
VG > VT; VDS > VDS,satID does not increase further, saturation region.
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ID-VDS characteristics for NMOS derived fromqualitative discussions
Saturationregion
Linearregion
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ID-VDS characteristics expected from a long channel (L << L) MOSFET (n-channel), for various values of VG
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Threshold voltage for NMOS and PMOS
When VG = VT, s = 2 F; using equation 16.28, we get expression for VT.
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FSi
A
ox
SioxFT 222
/qNxV
Ideal n-channel(p-silicon) deviceboth terms positive
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FSi
D
ox
SioxFT 222
/||qNxV
Ideal p-channel(n-silicon) deviceboth terms negative
Si/ ox = (Si o) / (ox o) = 11.9 / 3.9 3
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Quantitative ID-VDS relationships
QN = inversion layer charge0
DV
G (VG)
S D (VDS)
Let be the potential along the channel
For VG < VT, Inversion layer charge is zero.For VG > VT, Qn(y) = QG = Cox (VG VT)
In general, Jn= q n n E when the diffusion current is neglected.Here, current ID is the same everywhere, but Jn (current density)can vary from position to position.
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Device structure, dimension, and coordinate orientations assumed in the quantitative analysis
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Quantitative ID-VDS relationships (Shockley model)
ynqnqJJ y d
dnnnn
E
yy
dd)(
Esince
To find current, we have to multiply the above with area, but Jny,n, etc. are functions of x and z. Hence,
areaunitcharge)()(dd
dddddd
nnn
nnnD
/yQyQy
Z
xqny
ZxJZzxJI yy
Integrating the above equation, and noting that ID is constant, we get
d)(n0nDDS yQ
LZI
V Since we know expression for Qn(y) in terms of , we can integrate this to get ID
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Quantitative ID-VDS Relationships (cont.)
2
2DS
DSTGoxn
DVVVVC
LZI satDS,DS0 VV TG VV ;
ID will increase as VDS is increased, but when VG – VDS = VT, pinch-off of channel occurs, and current saturates when VDS is increased further. This value of VDS is called VDS,sat. i.e., VDS,sat = VG – VT and the current when VDS= VDS,sat is called IDS,sat.
2TGox
satD, 2VV
LCZI
satDS,D VV TG VV ;
Here, Cox is the oxide capacitance per unit area, Cox = ox / xox
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Example 5
Plot the ID vs. VDS characteristics for an NMOS with the followingparameters:
Substrate doping: 1016 cm–3. Oxide thickness = 100 nmGate width = 15m; Gate length = 1 m. Assume n = 500 cm2/(Vs)
2TGox
satD, 2VV
LCZI
satDS,DS VV TG VV ;
Find Cox: Cox = ox/ xox= 33.3 nF/cm2
Find ID,sat for different values of VG and plot the graph
VDS,sat = VG – VT
V15222221
FSi
A
ox
SioxFT .qNxV
/
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(5) MOSFET small-signal equivalent circuitThe dc characteristics for NMOS are reviewed below.
2
2DS
DSTGoxn
DVVVVC
LZI satDS,DS0 VV TG VV ;
2TGox
satD, 2VV
LCZI
satDS,DS VV TG VV ;
Saturation regionLinear region
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MOSFET ac response
MOSFET ac response is routinely expressed in terms of small-signal equivalent circuits. This circuit can be derived from thetwo-port network shown below:
MOSFETinput outputG
S
D
S
The input looks like an open circuit, except for the presenceof the gate capacitor.
At output, we have a current ID which is controlled by VG and VDS.
ID = f (VG, VDS )
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MOSFET small-signal equivalent circuit
DSDS
DG
G
DD
GDS
VVIV
VII
VV
ddgmd vgvgi DSG
Dm
VVIg
GDS
Dd
VVIg
gm = trans-conductance
gd = drain or channel conductance
Any ac signal in VG or VDS will result in corresponding ac variation in ID
where and
Note: id, vg and vd are small-signal ac currents and voltages. They are different from ID, VG and VDS which are dc currents and voltages.
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Small-signal equivalent circuit
So, the equivalent circuit at low-frequency looks like (neglecting the gate capacitance low frequency):
For high-frequency, we have to include the capacitive effects:
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MOSFET small-signal parameters
When VDS < VDS,sat (i.e., below pinch-off or linear region)
)( DSTGoxn
d VVVLCZg
DSoxn
m VLCZg
When VDS > VDS,sat (i.e., above pinch-off or saturation region)
gd = 0
)( TGoxn
m VVLCZg
Note: the parameters depend on the dc bias, VG and VDS
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Frequency response of MOSFET
The cut-off frequency fT is defined as the frequency when the current gain is 1.
Input current = GGvCJ
Output current = Gmvg
vG here is ac signalCGS is approximately equal to the gate capacitance, Z L Cox
So, at fT, 12 GGST
Gm vCf
vg
GS
mT 2 C
gf
So,
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CG-VG characteristics: MOS-C versus MOSFET
CG vs. VG characteristics of a MOSFET with VDS = 0
CG vs. VG characteristics of a MOSFET at high frequency looks similar to the low-frequency response (unlike the MOS-C). This is because, even at high frequency, the source and drain can supply the minority carriers required for the structure to follow the ac fluctuations in the gate potential when the device is inversion biased.
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Enhancement mode MOSFETs
The devices we discussed so far are called “enhancement-modeMOSFETs.
For NMOS, VT is positive and one has to apply a positive gate voltage to turn on the device. At zero gate voltage, the device will be off.
For PMOS, VT is negative and one has to apply a negative gate voltage to turn on the device. At zero gate voltage, the device will be off.
Exercise: Draw the ID-VDS characteristics for NMOS and PMOSenhancement-mode devices.
Next class, we will discuss depletion-mode devices.
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(6) Non-ideal MOS
So far, we have discussed MOS characteristics making some assumptions - calling it “ideal”.
– Assumed that the M = S , i.e. the bands are flat when no voltage is applied.
– Assumed that the oxide and oxide-semiconductor interface are free of charges.
These assumptions do not hold good in an actual MOS device, and we have to consider the deviations from the ideal case. For the purpose of discussions, we call these as “real”.
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Metal-semiconductor work function difference - ideal
When M = S , the Fermi level is aligned before we make the device. So, when the MOS structure is made, the band remains flat when the applied gate voltage is zero.
Assumption MS = M – S = 0
EFSEFM
OM S
M
S
Flat band condition
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Metal-semiconductor work function difference - real
M depends on the metal.Example: M (Al) 4 eV, M (Au) 5.1 eV
S depends on the semiconductor doping. S = + (EC – EF)FB
So, MS = M – S 0 in a “real” device.
So, actual band alignment before making the MOS-C structure looks as shown for Al-Si (p)
EFS
EFM
OM S
M S
M = Al
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Band diagram for MS = M – S 0
EFS
EFM
OM S
M S
M = Al EFS
S
EFM
We have to apply a gate voltage = MS/q to get flat-band condition.
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Polysilicon gate MOS
Modern day devices generally use heavily doped polysilicon asthe gate material.
For p+-polysilicon gate, EFM can be assumed to be at EV.For n+-polysilicon gate, EFM can be assumed to be at EC.
Question: If the substrate is intrinsic silicon, and the gate material is p+-polysilicon, calculate MS. (MS = Eg / 2 = 0.55 eV)
Question: If the substrate is n+-silicon, and the gate material is p+-polysilicon, calculate MS. (MS = + 1.1 eV)Show MS by drawing the band diagram.
What is the voltage that has to be applied to the gate to getflat-band condition? VG = 0.55 eV/q = 0.55 V
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Interface and oxide charges
For the “ideal” device, we have assumed that the oxide and the interface is devoid of any excess charges. This is not true in practice.
Si
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++
+ + +
Na+
Na+
Qit
Qof
Qof
Qmetal Assume that all these chargesare situated close to the interfaceon the oxide side (even thoughthey aren’t) and their concentrationis Qi Coulombs/cm2.
Qi = net interface charges in C/cm2
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Effect of interface charges, Qi (C/cm2)
The interface charge Qi in the oxide (assumed positive) will induce some negative charges (Qi /cm2) in the semiconductor. The effectis as though we have applied a positive gate voltage to the gate, andthe negative charges in the semiconductor causes band bending. Toget “flat-band” condition, we have to apply a negative voltage to the gate.
Voltage to be applied to the gate to get flat-band condition ox
oxox
ox
i wherex
CCQ
Qi is usually positive (but can be both positive or negative in general).
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Effects of work function difference and interface charges
If we consider the effects of work function difference and theinterface charges, the silicon band diagram may not be “flat” even when no voltage is applied to the gate. Hence, a correctionhas to be applied to the threshold voltage calculations carried outearlier assuming “ideal” MOS conditions.
ox
imsFB
1CQ
qV voltage to be applied to the gate to
get flat band condition.=
'TFBT VVV where VT
’ is the threshold voltage assumingideal conditions (using equation 17.1 in text).
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Effects of MS and Qi on CG-VG characteristics of MOS-capacitor
CG
VG
n-type
VG
CG
p-type
VFB VFB
A horizontal shift in C-V curve is observed. Routinely used to characterize MOS-C during IC fabrication.
ideal
actual
idealactual
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Enhancement and depletion mode MOSFETs
Device is “off” when VG = 0 enhancement-mode MOSFETDevice is “on” when VG = 0 depletion-mode MOSFET
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Threshold adjustment using ion implantation
B-ion
N+N+
p-type Siox
ionT C
QV
Boron (+) ionsPhosphorous () ions
ox
dose
ox
dose
CqP
CqB
= positive shift for acceptor implantation
= negative shift for donor implantation
Bdose= # of boron ions/cm2 ; Pdose= # of phosphorus ions/cm2
GS D
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Example 6
Consider an NMOS with oxide thickness of 0.1 m. The thresholdvoltage measured to be 0.5 V. Calculate the boron or phosphorousions to be implanted to make VT equal to 2 V.
VT = +1.5 V a positive shift. So use boron ions
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14ox F/cm10453
cm1010F/cm1085893
.
.
..C
ox
ionsCBqVT Calculate B ions. (3.2 1011 ions/cm2)
During IC fabrication, ion-implantation is routinely used to tailor the the threshold voltage MOSFET device.
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