Analysis of laterally non-uniform layers and sub-micron devices by Rutherford backscattering spectrometry

A method for analyzing sub-micron devices by Rutherford backscattering spectrometry is presented. Using simplifying assumptions, we are able to simulate the backscattering spectrum of laterally non-uniform samples. The method has been verified with Ni/Pt laterally non-uniform layers on (1 0 0)Si sub...

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Main Authors: Pey, Kin Leong, Lee, Pooi See, Mangelinck, D., Osipowitcz, T.
Other Authors: School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2013
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/97163
http://hdl.handle.net/10220/10518
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:A method for analyzing sub-micron devices by Rutherford backscattering spectrometry is presented. Using simplifying assumptions, we are able to simulate the backscattering spectrum of laterally non-uniform samples. The method has been verified with Ni/Pt laterally non-uniform layers on (1 0 0)Si substrate and has been applied to characterize the formation of Ni silicide in structures similar to metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) transistors. It is shown that the analysis of devices with a linewidth as low as 0.25 μm is possible using micro RBS and the method of simulation that we have developed.