Surface and Interface Effects in VLSI

Surface and Interface Effects in VLSI
Author: Norman G. Einspruch
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2014-12-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483217760

VLSI Electronics Microstructure Science, Volume 10: Surface and Interface Effects in VLSI provides the advances made in the science of semiconductor surface and interface as they relate to electronics. This volume aims to provide a better understanding and control of surface and interface related properties. The book begins with an introductory chapter on the intimate link between interfaces and devices. The book is then divided into two parts. The first part covers the chemical and geometric structures of prototypical VLSI interfaces. Subjects detailed include, the technologically most important interface, Si-SiO2 and the interplay between interface chemistry and the causes for metal-semiconductor contact behavior, primarily in the III-Vs. The following section deals primarily with the electronic properties of interfaces. Under this section, compound semiconductors, semiconductor-semiconductor interface, constraints that the microscopic interface places on architectures involving metal-semiconductor (MESFET), "Ohmic" contacts, and the behavior of very small, high-speed devices are discussed extensively. The final chapter shows that the Si - SiO2 interface can play a major role in determining carrier transport when MOSFETS are scaled down to ULSI dimensions. Engineers, designers, and scientists will find the book very useful.

Surfaces and Interfaces: Physics and Electronics

Surfaces and Interfaces: Physics and Electronics
Author: R.S. Bauer
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 663
Release: 2012-12-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0444600167

Surfaces and Interfaces: Physics and Electronics covers the proceedings of the second Trieste ICTP-IUPAP Semiconductor Symposium, conducted at the International Center for Theoretical Physics in Trieste, Italy on August 30 to September 3, 1982. The book focuses on the processes, methodologies, reactions, and approaches involved in semiconductor physics. The selection first elaborates on the electronic properties and surface geometry of GaAs and ZnO surfaces; electronic structure of Si (III) surfaces; and photoemission studies of surface states on Si (III) 2X1. Discussions focus on consistency of different experiments, relating experiments to a theoretical model, quenching of surface states by hydrogen, inverse photoemission results, and basic data and models of the low-index ZnO surfaces. The text then examines Si (III) 2X1 studies by angle resolved photoemission; electronic surface states at steps in Si (III) 2X1; and a novel method for the study of optical properties of surfaces. The manuscript takes a look at spot profile analysis (LEED) of defects at silicon surfaces; chemisorption-induced defects at interfaces on compound semiconductors; and surface defects on semiconductors. The microscopic properties and behavior of silicide interfaces, recombination at semiconductor surfaces and interfaces, and dipoles, defects, and interfaces are also discussed. The selection is a highly recommended source of data for physicists and readers wanting to study semiconductor physics.

Compounts Semiconductors

Compounts Semiconductors
Author: Paul H. Holloway
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1989-12-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780849301650

This book provides a review of the state-of-the-advancing-art in growth, processing and devices from compound semiconductors. Consisting of the proceedings of an important topical conference held at the University of Florida, speakers from both the U.S. and Japan were present. This fascinating work discusses critical issues in growth and characterization by semi-insulating bulk crystals, with particular emphasis placed on the latest modification of gas sources. It includes the advantages, limitations, and techniques pertaining to chemical vapor deposition. This compilation presents the most recent advances in the new technologies involving compound semiconductors, thus it fills an important need in the fast-moving field of microelectronics. This one-of-a-kind resource provides contrasts and insight into U.S. and Japanese technologies and devices as well as indications of future directions. It provides a very up-to-date and comprehensive treatment of world-class scientific and technological developments in this astounding area of major commercial importance. These proceedings will be a useful, indispensable resource for scientific researchers, process engineers, and technology strategists.

GaAs Microelectronics

GaAs Microelectronics
Author: Norman G. Einspruch
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 472
Release: 2014-12-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483217779

VLSI Electronics Microstructure Science, Volume 11: GaAs Microelectronics presents the important aspects of GaAs (Gallium Arsenide) IC technology development ranging from materials preparation and IC fabrication to wafer evaluation and chip packaging. The volume is comprised of eleven chapters. Chapter 1 traces the historical development of GaAs technology for high-speed and high-frequency applications. This chapter summarizes the important properties of GaAs that serve to make this material and its related compounds technologically important. Chapter 2 covers GaAs substrate growth, ion implantation and annealing, and materials characterization, technologies that are essential for IC development. Chapters 3-6 describe the various IC technologies that are currently under development. These include microwave and digital MESFET ICs, the most mature technologies, and bipolar and field-effect heterostructure transistor ICs. The high-speed capability of GaAs ICs introduces new problems, on-wafer testing and packaging. These topics are discussed in Chapters 7 and 8. Applications for GaAs ICs are covered in Chapters 9 and 10. The first of these chapters is concerned with high speed computer applications; the second addresses military applications. The book concludes with a chapter on radiation effects in GaAs ICs. Scientists, engineers, researchers, device designers, and systems architects will find the book useful.

Device Electronics for Integrated Circuits

Device Electronics for Integrated Circuits
Author: Richard S. Muller
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 564
Release: 2002-10-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0471593982

Focusing specifically on silicon devices, the Third Edition of Device Electronics for Integrated Circuits takes students in integrated-circuits courses from fundamental physics to detailed device operation. Because the book focuses primarily on silicon devices, each topic can include more depth, and extensive worked examples and practice problems ensure that students understand the details.

VLSI Metallization

VLSI Metallization
Author: Krishna Shenai
Publisher: Artech House Publishers
Total Pages: 548
Release: 1991
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

This comprehensive collection of reprinted articles presents the most important developments on VLSI contact and interconnect technologies and applications. The book covers important developments in metallization of compound semiconductor technologies, and includes a section on metallization reliability and high speed testing.

High-Speed VLSI Interconnections

High-Speed VLSI Interconnections
Author: Ashok K. Goel
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2007-10-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470165960

This Second Edition focuses on emerging topics and advances in the field of VLSI interconnections In the decade since High-Speed VLSI Interconnections was first published, several major developments have taken place in the field. Now, updated to reflect these advancements, this Second Edition includes new information on copper interconnections, nanotechnology circuit interconnects, electromigration in the copper interconnections, parasitic inductances, and RLC models for comprehensive analysis of interconnection delays and crosstalk. Each chapter is designed to exist independently or as a part of one coherent unit, and several appropriate exercises are provided at the end of each chapter, challenging the reader to gain further insight into the contents being discussed. Chapter subjects include: * Preliminary Concepts * Parasitic Resistances, Capacitances, and Inductances * Interconnection Delays * Crosstalk Analysis * Electromigration-Induced Failure Analysis * Future Interconnections High-Speed VLSI Interconnections, Second Edition is an indispensable reference for high-speed VLSI designers, RF circuit designers, and advanced students of electrical engineering.

Handbook of Surfaces and Interfaces of Materials, Five-Volume Set

Handbook of Surfaces and Interfaces of Materials, Five-Volume Set
Author: Hari Singh Nalwa
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 1915
Release: 2001-10-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080533825

This handbook brings together, under a single cover, all aspects of the chemistry, physics, and engineering of surfaces and interfaces of materials currently studied in academic and industrial research. It covers different experimental and theoretical aspects of surfaces and interfaces, their physical properties, and spectroscopic techniques that have been applied to a wide class of inorganic, organic, polymer, and biological materials. The diversified technological areas of surface science reflect the explosion of scientific information on surfaces and interfaces of materials and their spectroscopic characterization. The large volume of experimental data on chemistry, physics, and engineering aspects of materials surfaces and interfaces remains scattered in so many different periodicals, therefore this handbook compilation is needed.The information presented in this multivolume reference draws on two decades of pioneering research on the surfaces and interfaces of materials to offer a complete perspective on the topic. These five volumes-Surface and Interface Phenomena; Surface Characterization and Properties; Nanostructures, Micelles, and Colloids; Thin Films and Layers; Biointerfaces and Applications-provide multidisciplinary review chapters and summarize the current status of the field covering important scientific and technological developments made over past decades in surfaces and interfaces of materials and spectroscopic techniques with contributions from internationally recognized experts from all over the world. Fully cross-referenced, this book has clear, precise, and wide appeal as an essential reference source long due for the scientific community. The complete reference on the topic of surfaces and interfaces of materialsThe information presented in this multivolume reference draws on two decades of pioneering researchProvides multidisciplinary review chapters and summarizes the current status of the fieldCovers important scientific and technological developments made over past decades in surfaces and interfaces of materials and spectroscopic techniquesContributions from internationally recognized experts from all over the world