A new kinetic equation for thermal oxidation of silicon replacing the deal-grove equation

Takanobu Watanabe*, Iwao Ohdomari

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Abstract

A newly formulated kinetic theory for thermal oxidation of silicon is reviewed. The new theory does not involve the rate-limiting step of the interfacial oxidation reaction, instead it is supposed that the diffusivity is suppressed in a strained oxide region near the SiO2/Si interface. The expression of the parabolic constant is the same as that of the Deal-Grove model, while the linear constant makes a clear distinction with the model. The estimated thickness using the new expression is close to 1 nm, which compares well with the thickness of the structural transition layer. The origin of the deviation from the linear-parabolic relationship observed at initial oxidation stages can be explained by the enhanced diffusion hypothesis, which is opposite conclusion to the Deal-Grove theory.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECS Transactions - Symposium on Silicon Nitride, Silicon Dioxide Thin Insulating Films, and Emerging Dielectrics
PublisherElectrochemical Society Inc.
Pages465-481
Number of pages17
Edition3
ISBN (Electronic)9781566775526
ISBN (Print)9781566775526
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
EventSymposium on Silicon Nitride, Silicon Dioxide Thin Insulating Films, and Emerging Dielectrics - 211th ECS Meeting - Chicago, IL, United States
Duration: 2007 May 62007 May 11

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number3
Volume6
ISSN (Print)1938-5862
ISSN (Electronic)1938-6737

Conference

ConferenceSymposium on Silicon Nitride, Silicon Dioxide Thin Insulating Films, and Emerging Dielectrics - 211th ECS Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago, IL
Period07/5/607/5/11

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering(all)

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