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Impact of Single pMOSFET Dielectric Degradation on NAND Circuit Performance
Microelectronics Reliability
  • D. Estrada, Boise State University
  • M. L. Ogas, Boise State University
  • R. G. Southwick, III, Boise State University
  • P. M. Price, Boise State University
  • R. J. Baker, Boise State University
  • W. B. Knowlton, Boise State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2008
Abstract

Degradation of CMOS NAND logic circuits resulting from dielectric degradation of a single pMOSFET using constant voltage stress has been examined by means of a switch matrix technique. As a result, the NAND gate rise time increases by greater than 65%, which may lead to timing errors in high frequency digital circuits. In addition, the NAND gate DC switching point voltage shifts by nearly 11% which may be of consequence for analog or mixed signal applications. Experimental results for the degraded pMOSFET reveal a decrease in drive current by approximately 43%. There is also an increase in threshold voltage by 23%, a decrease in source-to-drain conductance of 30%, and an increase in channel resistance of about 44%. A linear relationship between the degradation of the pMOSFET channel resistance and the increase in NAND gate rise time is demonstrated, thereby providing experimental evidence of the impact of a single degraded pMOSFET on NAND circuit performance.

Citation Information
D. Estrada, M. L. Ogas, R. G. Southwick, P. M. Price, et al.. "Impact of Single pMOSFET Dielectric Degradation on NAND Circuit Performance" Microelectronics Reliability (2008)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/david_estrada/41/