Abstract

ABSTRACTIn this work the release of atomic hydrogen from SiNx:H films is investigated. Thermal treatment as well as UV-illumination induces the formation of H2, increasing the tensile stress in the film. N-rich SiNx:H films release hydrogen only by UV-illumination, indicating involvement of charge trapping. Ab initio calculations show a possible reaction path for the release and diffusion of protons that also explain the diffusion of hydrogen into Si substrates.

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