SiGe 沟道器件高k介质/SiGe界面钝化技术研究进展与挑战

Progress and challenges in high-k dielectric/SiGe interface passivation technology for SiGe channel devices

  • 摘要: 硅锗(SiGe)合金因其高空穴迁移率、优异的抗负偏压温度不稳定性以及灵活的阈值电压可调性,在5 nm及以下节点的p型场效应晶体管(p-type field-effect transistors, pFETs)中展现出广阔的应用前景,被视为突破传统硅基互补金属氧化物半导体(complementary metal oxide semiconductor, CMOS)器件物理极限的关键材料。然而,高k(介电常数)介质/SiGe栅极堆叠界面上Si与Ge氧化活性的差异容易诱导氧化锗(GeOx)与锗富集层(Ge-rich layer, GRL)的生成,进而导致界面态密度(Dit)过高,严重制约了SiGe器件性能的充分发挥。目前,尽管针对界面钝化的研究已取得一定进展,但现有技术仍存在明显局限:Si帽(Si-cap)技术难以适配高Ge含量的SiGe材料,且在3D器件中的应用受限;Ge清除法对退火条件的依赖性较强;Al/S/N元素钝化对热预算敏感,难以全面满足先进器件的需求。从SiGe器件的发展现状出发,系统阐述高k介质/SiGe界面质量调控的必要性,重点综述主流界面钝化技术的最新研究进展。针对现有技术瓶颈,提出了多种工艺结合、强化可靠性的未来发展方向,以期为推进高迁移率 SiGe 技术在我国实现规模化应用提供理论指导与技术参考。

     

    Abstract: SiGe, characterized by high hole mobility, excellent negative bias temperature instability (NBTI) resistance, and flexible threshold-voltage tunability, exhibits significant potential for sub-5 nm p-type field-effect transistors (pFETs). It plays a crucial role in overcoming the physical limitations of conventional silicon-based complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) devices. However, at the high-k dielectric/SiGe interface, the differing oxidation activity between Si and Ge leads to the formation of GeOx and a Ge-rich layer (GRL), resulting in a high interface state density (Dit) that severely limits the performance of SiGe devices. Despite advancements in interface passivation research, current techniques face notable limitations. The Si-capping method demonstrates poor compatibility with high-Ge-content SiGe and 3D devices, while the Ge-removal approach is highly dependent on specific annealing conditions. Additionally, Al/S/N-based passivation is sensitive to thermal budgets, thereby failing to fully satisfy the requirements of advanced devices. Based on the current state of SiGe device development, this paper highlights the necessity for regulating high-k dielectric/SiGe interface quality, reviews recent progress in mainstream interface passivation technologies, and proposes future research directions, such as multi-process integration and reliability enhancement. These insights provide valuable guidance and references for the large-scale domestic application of high-mobility SiGe technology.

     

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