Author : Cor Claeys
Release : 2018-08-13
Genre : Technology & Engineering
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 254/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Metal Impurities in Silicon- and Germanium-Based Technologies by : Cor Claeys
Download or read book Metal Impurities in Silicon- and Germanium-Based Technologies written by Cor Claeys. This book was released on 2018-08-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a unique review of various aspects of metallic contamination in Si and Ge-based semiconductors. It discusses all of the important metals including their origin during crystal and/or device manufacturing, their fundamental properties, their characterization techniques and their impact on electrical devices’ performance. Several control and possible gettering approaches are addressed. The book offers a valuable reference guide for all researchers and engineers studying advanced and state-of-the-art micro- and nano-electronic semiconductor devices and circuits. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, it combines perspectives from e.g. material science, defect engineering, device processing, defect and device characterization, and device physics and engineering.