Abstract
The key feature of this study is to incorporate N2+implant prior to Ni sputtering on the poly-Si gate and source/drain regions. The results show that the incorporation of the presilicide N2+implant is able to suppress agglomeration in the Ni silicide films up to 900°C and enhance the phase stability of NiSi on Si(100) up to 750°C. Stable and low sheet resistance was achieved on the silicided undoped poly-Si up to 700°C due to reduced layer inversion, which is driven by grain boundary energy and the surface energy of the poly-Si.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1554-1559 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Electronic Materials |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Agglomeration
- Layer inversion
- N Implant 2 +
- NiSi
- Phase stability
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Materials Chemistry