Title :
3D CMOS integration: Introduction of dynamic coupling and application to compact and robust 4T SRAM
Author :
Batude, P. ; Jaud, M.-A. ; Thomas, O. ; Clavelier, L. ; Pouydebasque, A. ; Vinet, M. ; Deleonibus, S. ; Amara, A.
Author_Institution :
CEA/LETI-MINATEC, Grenoble
Abstract :
This paper presents an innovative structure based on 3 dimensional integration technology, where ultra thin inter layer dielectric enables a dynamic threshold voltage (VTH) control. A sequential process flow is proposed to fabricate 3D devices with dynamically tunable VTH. This ability can be exploited to design SRAMs cells with increased stability and surface density compared to planar technology. Promising results in term of density and stability using TCAD simulations are shown for a 4T SRAM load-less cell.
Keywords :
CMOS memory circuits; SRAM chips; 3D CMOS integration; dynamic coupling; dynamic threshold voltage control; robust 4T SRAM; sequential process flow; ultra thin inter layer dielectric; CMOS technology; Dielectric substrates; MOSFETs; Random access memory; Robustness; Silicides; Stability; Temperature sensors; Threshold voltage; Voltage control; 3D IC; Dynamic threshold voltage modification; SRAM; Sequential three dimensional integration;
Conference_Titel :
Integrated Circuit Design and Technology and Tutorial, 2008. ICICDT 2008. IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Austin, TX
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1810-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1811-4
DOI :
10.1109/ICICDT.2008.4567296