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Atomic Scale Strain Measurement for Nanoelectronic Devices
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Atomic Scale Strain Measurement for Nanoelectronic Devices

Chih Hang Tlung, Kin Leong Pey, Fu Qinrong and Bud Fox
2007 14th International Symposium on the Physical and Failure Analysis of Integrated Circuits, pp.30-33
07/2007

Abstract

Atomic measurements Diffraction Electrons Lattices MOSFET circuits Nanoscale devices Production Silicon Spatial resolution Strain measurement
Atomic scale lattice strain measurement using high resolution transmission electron microscopic (HR- TEM) is an important application for semiconductor device characterization. Recent advancement and issues in these areas are discussed. Their potential applications in contemporary sub-45 nm metal-oxide- semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) technology nodes are crucial. Major technical limitation in using these characterization techniques in wafer production environment is discussed and solution proposed.

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