Through the theoretical analysis and computer simulation,the optimized design principles for Si/SiGe PMOSFETs are given,including the choice of gate materials,the determination of Ge percentage and the profile in SiGe channel,the thickness optimization of dioxide and silicon cap layer,and the adjustment of threshold voltage.In light of them,a SiGe PMOSFET is designed and fabricated successfully.The measurements indicate that the transconductance is 45mS/mm (300K) and 92mS/mm (77K) for SiGe PMOSFET's (L=2μm),while it is 33mS/mm (300K) and 39mS/mm (77K) for Si PMOSFET.
By using LPCVD SiO 2 and poly silicon as sacrificial layer and cantilever respectively,a poly silicon micromachined RF MEMS(radio frequency microelectronic mechanical system) switch is fabricated.During the fabrication process,the stress of poly silicon is released to prevent poly silicon membrane from bending,and the issue of compatibility between RF switch and IC process technology is also resolved.The low residual tensile stress poly silicon cantilever is obtained by the optimization.The switch is tested,and the preliminary test results show:the pull down voltage is 89V,and the switch speed is about 5μs.The switch provides the potential to build a new fully monolithic integrated RF MEMS for radar and communications applications.
