Abstract
Voltage-stress-induced leakage in 5-nm thermal oxides was studied. A correlation between the leakage current and the charge-pumping current was evident in a series of voltage stress, annealing, and restress tests. The close correlation suggests that the leakage may be a result of the oxide-trap assisted tunneling. Data supporting a model involving trap states are presented.

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