Analysis of CMOS hot carrier light sources using back-end-of-line light directing structures for improved light extraction efficiency

Anthony F. Bulling; Petrus J. Venter; Monuko du Plessis

doi:10.1117/12.2066401

23 June 2014 Analysis of CMOS hot carrier light sources using back-end-of-line light directing structures for improved light extraction efficiency

Anthony F. Bulling, Petrus J. Venter, Monuko du Plessis

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Proceedings Volume 9257, Sensors, MEMS and Electro-Optical Systems; 92570N (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2066401
Event: Third Conference on Sensors, MEMS and Electro-Optic Systems, 2014, Skukuza, Kruger National Park, South Africa

Abstract

Light emission from silicon is possible in CMOS through hot carrier electroluminescence. Low conversion and low extraction efficiency remains a challenge. By using existing back-end-of-line interconnect structures it is possible to improve the extraction efficiency. Such light directing structures were analysed with the use of a focused ion beam and scanning electron microscope. It was found that it is possible to improve light extraction efficiency and directionality of the light sources through a combination of back-end-of-line structures and field oxide manipulation resulting in an improved optical path for emitted photon radiation. However, further analysis indicates that total internal reflections, scattering and electromagnetic absorption from the via plugs and metal interconnects in the back-end-of-line stack are some of the key contributors to the inefficient light extraction efficiency.

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Anthony F. Bulling, Petrus J. Venter, and Monuko du Plessis "Analysis of CMOS hot carrier light sources using back-end-of-line light directing structures for improved light extraction efficiency", Proc. SPIE 9257, Sensors, MEMS and Electro-Optical Systems, 92570N (23 June 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2066401

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