Campbell, J.
, Yu, L.
, Cheung, K.
, Qin, J.
, Suehle, J.
, Oates, A.
and Sheng, K.
(2009),
Large Random Telegraph Noise in Sub-Threshold Operation of Nano-Scale nMOSFETs, International Conference on IC Design and Technology (ICICDT), Austin, TX, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=902184
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Large Random Telegraph Noise in Sub-Threshold Operation of Nano-Scale nMOSFETs
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Abstract
We utilize low-frequency noise measurements to examine the sub-threshold voltage (sub-VTH) operation of highly scaled devices. We find that the sub-VTH low-frequency noise is dominated by random telegraph noise (RTN). The RTN is exacerbated both by channel dimension scaling and reducing the gate overdrive into the sub-VTH regime. These large RTN fluctuations greatly impact circuit variability and represent a troubling obstacle that must be solved if sub-VTH operation is to become a viable solution for low-power applications.Proceedings Title
International Conference on IC Design and Technology (ICICDT)
Conference Dates
May 18-20, 2009
Conference Location
Austin, TX
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RTN, Sub-VTH operation
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Created May 18, 2009, Updated February 19, 2017