Radiation-Hard COS/MOS Devices Incorporating Undoped (Dry) SiO2 Channel Dielectric.

Abstract

The objective of this program is to define a 'dry oxide' process for the production of COS/MOS (CD4000 series) on bulk-silicon integrated circuits which simultaneously meets the demands of radiation hardness, producibility, and reliability. This process will use undoped (clean) SiO2 as the channel dielectric. During this study a matrix of silicon processing (6 runs of 10 wafers of the CD4023, and 6 runs of 10 wafers of the CD4049X) was completed. Seven of the runs completed under this matrix fit within the window of what will be the recommended 'Rad-Hard' pilot process. All seven of these runs exhibited radiation tolerance in excess of 1,000,000 rads total dose, with several runs operational past 3,000,000 rads. Devices so produced were tested to and found to meet both the commercial and the MIL-STD-883A 'hi-rel' specifications with good yields. Accelerated life testing was done on all twelve runs, and all exhibited excellent stability.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA020451

Entities

People

  • J. Fabula

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cell Physiological Processes
  • Circuits
  • Hardness
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Production
  • Radiation
  • Reliability
  • Specifications

Readers

  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Software Engineering
  • Thin Film Deposition Science.