TEM analysis of 64M flash memory using FIB sample preparation techniques

Autor: Xu Chang, Jin Xie, Yi Chen, Jiaji Wang, Xiangfu Zong, Guowei He
Rok vydání: 2001
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Zdroj: AIP Conference Proceedings.
ISSN: 0094-243X
DOI: 10.1063/1.1354397
Popis: Today’s smaller geometry devices increasingly require the improved spatial resolution afforded by the transmission electron microscope (TEM) both in imaging analysis and in elemental analysis. The difficulties in sample preparation for TEM analysis have hindered its application, especially when specific locations are required in some cases. In this paper, two methods combined with focused ion beam (FIB) technique have been realized for TEM sample preparation. This makes the study of a 64M flash memory much easier and less time consuming. Some process details of the memory cell and advanced CMOS interconnection are also discussed.
Databáze: OpenAIRE