Benefits of segmented Si/SiGe p-channel MOSFETs for analog/RF applications

Segmented-channel Si and SiGe P-MOSFETs (SegFETs) are compared against control devices fabricated using the same process but starting with non-corrugated substrates, with respect to key analog/RF performance metrics. SegFETs are found to have significant benefits due to their enhanced electrostatic integrity, lower series resistance and greater mobility enhancement, and hence show promise for future System-on-Chip applications.