NMOS source/drain doping with both P and As

摘要

A process for forming N-channel MOS sources and drains, by implanting both phosphorus and arsenic. The high diffusivity of phosphorus causes it to diffuse in advance of the bulk of the arsenic, so that, after annealing, the source/drain regions have graded regions of gradually decreasing conductivity adjacent to the end of the channels. Thus the electric potential gradient at the ends of the channels is reduced, and impact ionization and hot carrier effects are avoided. The effective radius of the source (or drain) junction is increased, providing increased breakdown voltage.