Nonvolatile memory devices with NiSi2/CoSi2 nanocrystals

J Nanosci Nanotechnol. 2007 Jan;7(1):339-43.

Abstract

Metal-oxide-semiconductor structures with NiSi2 and CoSi2 nanocrystals embedded in the SiO2 layer have been fabricated. A pronounced capacitance-voltage hysteresis was observed with a memory window about 1 V under low programming voltage. The retention characteristic can be improved by using HfO2 layer as control oxide. The processing of the structure is compatible with the current manufacturing technology of semiconductor industry.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cobalt / chemistry*
  • Computer Storage Devices*
  • Crystallization
  • Hafnium / chemistry*
  • Information Storage and Retrieval*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Nanostructures / chemistry
  • Nickel / chemistry
  • Oxides / chemistry*
  • Semiconductors
  • Silicates / chemistry*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Oxides
  • Silicates
  • Cobalt
  • Nickel
  • Hafnium