journal article·2025

Elimination of space charge effects in passivation films: the key to substantially enhancing the dielectric properties of tantalum oxide films

Jiping Zhao, Jingjing Liu, Xiaoxuan Zhu, Beibei Wang, Hongbing Cai, Jingsong Xu

Journal of Materials Chemistry C· Volume 13· Issue 25
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Abstract

This study reveals for the first time the influence mechanism of the dual-layer structure in the native passivation film on the dielectric breakdown of Ta 2 O 5 , providing critical insights for enhancing the reliability of tantalum capacitors.
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OpenAlex topics: Semiconductor materials and devices · Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials · ZnO doping and properties

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Affiliations

JSNU-SPbPU Institute of Engineering, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116, China

School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116, China

Funding

National Key Research and Development Program of China

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