Abstract
Self-aligned techniques are often used in conventional CMOS and Si-based
thin-film transistors (TFTs) technologies due to various merits. In this
paper, we report self-aligned coplanar top-gate InGaZnO TFTs using PECVD a-SiN<sub><i>x</i></sub>:H patterned to have low hydrogen content in the channel region
and high hydrogen content in the source/drain region. After annealing to
induce hydrogen diffusion from a-SiN<sub><i>x</i></sub>:H into the oxide semiconductor, the source–drain
regions become more conductive and yet the channel region remains suitable
for TFT operation, yielding a working self-aligned TFT structure. Such
fabrication involves neither back-side exposure nor ion implantation, and
thus may be compatible with the typical and cost-effective TFT
manufacturing.
© 2009 IEEE
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