Numerical analysis of nano schottky junctions for developing novel sub-20 nm electronic devices

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Abstract

Nano metal-semiconductor contacts in sub-20 nm range have showed unusual electrical characteristics compared to conventional diodes. New devices based on nano Schottky junction have been proposed to overcome the limitations of CMOS devices. Here we introduce a new theoretical approach for studying the enhancement of the electric field at the interface, and then the net current along the junction. The results revealed a dominant tunneling current at the reverse bias for low n-dope semiconductor substrates. Whereas for high n-dope substrates, the thermionic current is dominant at the forward bias. We have used a finite element simulation software (COMSOL) to analyze the electrical characteristics of nano Schottky diodes, and compare the theoretical results with experimental data.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publication2014 21st IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems, ICECS 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages502-505
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781479942428
DOIs
StatePublished - 25 Feb 2015
Event2014 21st IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems, ICECS 2014 - Marseille, France
Duration: 7 Dec 201410 Dec 2014

Publication series

Name2014 21st IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems, ICECS 2014

Conference

Conference2014 21st IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems, ICECS 2014
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityMarseille
Period7/12/1410/12/14

Keywords

  • Nano Devices
  • Nano Metal Particles
  • Nano Schottky Junctions
  • Thermionic Current
  • Tunneling Current

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