Method and system for forming a high-k dielectric layer

摘要

A method for preparing an interfacial layer for a high-k dielectric layer on a substrate. A surface of said substrate is exposed to oxygen radicals formed by ultraviolet (UV) radiation induced dissociation of a first process gas comprising at least one molecular composition comprising oxygen to form an oxide film. The oxide film is exposed to nitrogen radicals formed by plasma induced dissociation of a second process gas comprising at least one molecular composition comprising nitrogen to nitridate the oxide film to form the interfacial layer. A high-k dielectric layer is formed on said interfacial layer.