1 nm NiSi/Si Junction Design based on First-Principles Calculation for Ultimately Low Contact Resistance

This paper studies the Schottky barrier height (SBH) modulation effect induced by dipoles generation at the nickel silicide (NiSi)/silicon (Si) interface, based on first-principles calculations. Dipole comforting SBH is dramatically reduced to 0.1 eV in 1 nm region around the interface for the case of B atoms substituted for Si atoms. The results suggest that NiSi with appropriate dopant preparation is a plausible electrode material for ultimately small p-MOSFETs