Junctionless versus inversion-mode lateral semiconductor nanowire transistors

This paper reports on gate-all-around silicon nanowire field-effect transistors (FETs) built in a lateral configuration, which represent the ultimate scaling limit of triple-gate finFET devices and allow a less disruptive CMOS scaling path in terms of processing and circuit layout design. We address several of their critical technological challenges, looking in particular at doping strategies. A comprehensive review of junctionless versus inversion-mode type of transistors is here presented, evaluating the impact on the devices' operation mode and on device properties such as: variability, reliability, noise, DC and analog/RF performance. We also discuss the potential for further manufacturable co-integration options.