Mind the drain from strain: Effects of strain on the leakage current of Si diodes

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Abstract

We present a systematic study of the impact of strain on off-state leakage current, using experimental data and ab-initio calculations. We developed new models to account for the impact of strain on band-to-band tunneling and trap-assisted tunneling in silicon. We observe that the strain can dramatically increase the leakage current, depending on the type of tunneling involved. We predict that 1% compressive strain can increase the band-to-band tunneling and Shockley Read Hall leakage currents by over 5 and 3 times, respectively.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 13th IEEE International Conference on Solid-State and Integrated Circuit Technology, ICSICT 2016 - Proceedings
EditorsYu-Long Jiang, Ting-Ao Tang, Ru Huang
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages802-804
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781467397179
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Event13th IEEE International Conference on Solid-State and Integrated Circuit Technology, ICSICT 2016 - Hangzhou, China
Duration: 25 Oct 201628 Oct 2016

Publication series

Name2016 13th IEEE International Conference on Solid-State and Integrated Circuit Technology, ICSICT 2016 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference13th IEEE International Conference on Solid-State and Integrated Circuit Technology, ICSICT 2016
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHangzhou
Period25/10/1628/10/16

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