Nanoscale topography-capacitance correlation in high-K films: Interface heterogeneity related electrical properties

J.M. Sturm, A.I. Zinine, H. Wormeester, B. Poelsema, R.G. Bankras, J. Holleman, J. Schmitz

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Abstract

Kelvin probe force microscopy in ultrahigh vacuum was used to study inhomogeneities of the contact potential difference (CPD) and differential capacitance of thin atomic layer deposited Al2O3 films. CPD fluctuations correlate equally strongly with the surface topography for deposition on hydrogen-terminated Si and thermal SiO2. The correlation of the differential capacitance with the topography clearly distinguishes films based on the starting surface. The lateral electrical homogeneity of these thin oxides depends crucially on their initial nucleation.
Original languageEnglish
Article number076104
JournalJournal of Applied Physics
Volume98
Issue number076104
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 6 Oct 2005

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