Enhancement of local strain in Si microstructure by oxidation induced Ge condensation

M. Tanaka, T. Tanaka, T. Sadoh, J. Morioka, T. Kitamura, M. Miyao

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Abstract

Effects of oxidation induced Ge condensation on local strains in Si microstructures induced by the SiGe stressor were investigated. The strain ratio in the Si microstructures increased by the Ge condensation, due to piled-up Ge atoms at SiO2/SiGe interfaces. However, the strains were relaxed by defect generation, if the concentration of piled-up Ge exceeded a critical value (∼40%). Thus, a possibility to enhance local strains by oxidation induced Ge condensation was demonstrated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECS Transactions - SiGe, Ge, and Related Compounds 3
Subtitle of host publicationMaterials, Processing, and Devices
PublisherElectrochemical Society Inc.
Pages189-192
Number of pages4
Edition10
ISBN (Print)9781566776561
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Event3rd SiGe, Ge, and Related Compounds: Materials, Processing and Devices Symposium - 214th ECS Meeting - Honolulu, HI, United States
Duration: Oct 12 2008Oct 17 2008

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number10
Volume16
ISSN (Print)1938-5862
ISSN (Electronic)1938-6737

Other

Other3rd SiGe, Ge, and Related Compounds: Materials, Processing and Devices Symposium - 214th ECS Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu, HI
Period10/12/0810/17/08

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Engineering(all)

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