This paper presents the process of measuring static noise margin (SNM), write noise margin (WNM) with 6 pin nanoprober, and characterization and analysis of SRAM cell stability through case studies of 45nm devices SRAM soft failures. It highlights that the local mismatch in the bit cell caused by slight variations in the transistor characteristics, such as Vth shift and Idsat, off variation, also can easily induce a soft failure. The analysis of the SNM TR characteristic is successfully demonstrated through the case study of 45nm SRAM devices. The chapter explains SNM measurement in the metal layer and transistor measurements in the CA layer. Measuring the SNM TR's characteristics is an important methodology in understanding the stability of each bit cell and failure mechanism depending on voltage, defects, and other factors. The next generation of nanoprobing analysis can be expanded.

The deformation behavior and mechanical properties of a Cu 54 Zr 22 Ti 18 Ni 6 bulk metallic glass during and after deposition by kinetic spraying were investigated. The bulk metallic glass feedstock particles were manufactured by inert gas atomization and were subsequently deposited onto mild steel substrates by means of kinetic spraying at different powder carrier gas temperatures [room temperature, 450°C (within the supercooled liquid region), and 550°C (above crystallization temperature)]. In addition, the phase compositions of the feedstock and as-sprayed BMG coatings were investigated using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), and Transmitted Electron Microscopy (TEM). With an increase of the powder feed temperature, it was deduced that more intimate contact of the particles with the substrate was achieved which decreased the porosity of the resulting coating. However, crystallizations, which seemed to be induced by severe deformation and accumulated heat, were observed at localized regions in the coating. In addition, micro-hardness and bond strength were affected by the crystallization degree of the as-sprayed coatings

The isothermal oxidation behaviors of plasma sprayed NiCrAlY bond coatings were evaluated. Two unique microstructures, characterized by oxide stringers and improperly flattened zones can be observed in the APS bond coatings. Structure and chemical composition of the oxide stringers were examined by TEM and EDS. Improperly flattened zones had a high density of open porosities. These features affected the oxidation behaviors at both transient and steady state stages. Under transient oxidation, NiO, Cr2O3, and α-Al2O3 were present together on the surface. Oxide stringers and improperly flattened zones had an especially high density of NiO and Cr2O3, which implied that these regions had inherently lower contents of Al. During steady state oxidation, continuous α-Al2O3 reduced the diffusion rate of oxygen and, in turn, the rate of isothermal oxidation. Over longer oxidation times, the depletion of Al led to the formation of NiAl2O4 and Cr2O3 layers along with hemispherical protrusions.

This paper aims to clarify the thermal and mechanical properties of zirconium dioxide-cerium(IV) oxide-yttrium oxide and zirconium dioxide-yttrium oxide plasma sprayed coatings. such as phase transformation, bond coat oxidation, and thermal expansion mismatch. Both coatings showed a 7 to 11% porosity fraction and typical lamellar structure, which formed due to continuous wetting by liquid droplets. It is observed that the zirconium dioxide-cerium(IV) oxide-yttrium oxide coating turned out to be better than the zirconium dioxide-yttrium oxide because there was no phase change from the tetragonal to the monoclinic phase (which leads to a spatial expansion), because there was a smaller thermal expansion offset and the effect of the oxide growth stress the better thermal insulation was relatively small. Paper includes a German-language abstract.