Abstract

In this paper, we present a simple but accurate engineering tool for optimizing the lifetime of MOSFETs against hot carrier degradation. The method consists of simulation of the substrate currents in conjunction with the use of an empirical relation between the transistor lifetime and the MOSFET currents. Accurate calculations of the substrate currents are only possible if depth-dependent impact ionization is used in combination with the energy-balance equation.

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