Abstract

Ring oscillator (RO) structures that separate NBTI and PBTI effects are implemented in a high-k metal gate technology. The measurement results clearly show significant RO frequency degradation from PBTI as well as NBTI. For comparison, RO structures with the same principle are also implemented in a SiO 2 /poly-gate technology, where PBTI is negligible. Experimental results show noticeable frequency degradation under NBTI-only stress mode but negligible degradation under PBTI-only mode, which illustrates the validity of the proposed principle and structures.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.