Wen-Teng. Chang , Liang-I. Cai , Hung-Hsi Chen , Jen-Chien Li , Yao-Jen Lee
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Abstract
In conventional long-channel MOSFETs, the most significant hot carrier degradation at inversion-mode junctions typically occurs when the gate voltage (VGS) is approximately half the drain voltage (VDS). This work investigates the impact of different VGS/VDS ratios (1:2, 1:1, and 2:1) on the electrical stress behavior of Junctionless Gate-All-Around (JLGAA) nMOSFETs. Unlike inversion-mode devices, JLGAA transistors exhibit more pronounced threshold voltage (Vt) shifts under VGS/VDS ratios of 1:1 and 2:1 compared to 1:2, especially over longer stress durations. Interestingly, the 1:2 stress condition reveals a Vt turnaround effect during the early stages of stress. TCAD simulations support these observations, showing that a 2:1 VGS/VDS ratio generates a stronger electric field across the gate oxide compared to other bias conditions.
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