Unlocking Insights into 3D Transistor Defects: The Power of Supplementing TEM with Elemental Electron Tomography

Thursday, October 31, 2024: 11:00 AM
202 (Hilton San Diego Bayfront)
Dr. Yu Zhang , Global Foundries, Malta, NY
Mr. Kevin Davidson , Global Foundries, Malta, NY
Dr. Po-Cheng Lu , Global Foundries, Malta, NY
Dr. Frieder Baumann , Global Foundries, Malta, NY
Mr. Travis Mitchell , Global Foundries, Malta, NY

Summary:

Extending TEM with 3D elemental electron tomography enabled efficient analysis of complex defects in FinFET transistors, resulting in comprehensive understanding of the root cause for abnormally high non-linear leakage current. This underscores the effectiveness of supplementing TEM with 3D electron tomography for gaining crucial insights into semiconductor device failures.