Characterization at Different Temperatures of HfO2-based RadFETs and Mask Design for CMOS Dosimetry Devices: RadDFETs and Floating-Gate Sensors

This Final Master’s Thesis focuses on the development of MOS-based radiation dosimeters, particularly HfO2-based RadFETs and floating-gate devices. Electrical characterization of 37 RadFETs fabricated at IMB-CNM was performed across four temperatures (10–40 ◦C) to analyze threshold voltage behavior...

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Autor: Arias Perez, Amalia
Tipo de recurso: tesis de maestría
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/451682
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/451682
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Radiation dosimetry
RadFET
Floating-gate dosimeter
HfO2
Zero Temperature Coefficient
Electrical characterization
Radiació--Dosimetria
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria electrònica::Microelectrònica
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Sumario:This Final Master’s Thesis focuses on the development of MOS-based radiation dosimeters, particularly HfO2-based RadFETs and floating-gate devices. Electrical characterization of 37 RadFETs fabricated at IMB-CNM was performed across four temperatures (10–40 ◦C) to analyze threshold voltage behavior and determine the Zero Temperature Coefficient (ZTC) point. ZTC was identified at (VG,ZTC, ID,ZTC) = (5.358 V, 0.329 mA), with low variability in gate voltage and higher dispersion in drain current due to lowlevel measurement noise. A few outlier devices suggest potential yield considerations. In parallel, complete photolithographic mask sets were designed for RadFET variants and a floating-gate dosimeter adapted from IC M´alaga. This work provides a foundation for future irradiations and long-term studies. The final fabrication of floating-gate structures will be carried out at IMB-CNM using its CMOS process line, enabling experimental validation and paving the way for their future integration into compact radiation monitoring systems.