The annealing behavior of oxide trapped charges and interface traps in fluorinated NMOSFETS

The gate bias annealing of threshold voltage, oxide trapped charges and interface traps in fluorinated n-channel MOSFETs has been investigated. The annealing rate of oxide trapped charge is correlated with the value of gate bias. The annealing of interface traps has a turnaround effect. Switching gate bias during anneal results in the creation and banishment of oxide trapped charges. The annealing saturation appear after a long term anneal. The radiation damage can be restrained in fluorinated MOS oxides. Gate bias has a more significant influence on the build-up and annealing of oxide trapped charges in fluorinated NMOSFETs.