Method of interface state reduction in MNOS capacitors

摘要

A method to reduce the interface state density in MNOS (Conductor-Nitride-Oxide-Semiconductor) is disclosed. This method involves sintering an unpatterned Al film on top of an CVD oxide layer over MNOS capacitors to generate atomic hydrogen which diffuse through the nitride and oxide and passivate the interface states at Si/SiO2 interface.