Extraction of the lateral distribution of interface traps in MOSFETs by a novel combined gated-diode technique

A novel combined gated-diode technique for qualitatively extracting the lateral distribution of interface traps in N-MOSFETs is presented in this paper. The key of this technique lies in the recombination-generation current peak originating from the interface trap recombination is being modulated by the drain voltage of the combined forward gated-diode architecture. The extraction principle is introduced in detail and the extraction procedure is also erected. The experimental results qualitatively show that the induced interface traps gradually decrease from the drain and source edges to the channel region while showing the highest value near both edges in N-MOSFETs. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.Engineering, Electrical & ElectronicNanoscience & NanotechnologyPhysics, AppliedSCI(E)EI2ARTICLE121953-19574