Reversibly Stacked Monolithic 3D Integrated Circuits

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Authors: Tzu-Ting Weng, Sung-Tsun Wang, Yu-Cheng Chang, K. S. Li, Chia-Chen Chung, Chia-Hung Lo, Robert Tseng, Shih-Chieh Chen, Tsung-Te Chou, Terry Y.T. Hung, Chao-Ching Cheng, Iuliana P. Radu
+2 more Yu‐Lun Chueh, Der‐Hsien Lien
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Abstract

Monolithic three-dimensional integration enables dense vertical stacking of devices with fine-pitch interconnects, offering a promising route toward high-density, energy-efficient logic and memory systems. However, its implementation is constrained by the thermal budget of back-end-of-line processes, which must remain below 400 °C to avoid degrading underlying circuitry. While various low-temperature semiconductors have been explored, current demonstrations remain confined to fixed stacking sequences due to high-temperature growth or transfer requirements. Here, we demonstrate a M3D complementary field-effect transistor architecture using low-temperature-deposited n-type In2O3 and p-type Te semiconductors. This platform resolves existing thermal constraints, demonstrating the design freedom to reverse n- and p-type sequences. This capability enables the integration of CMOS inverters, multilayer logic stacks, and a fully functional 3D SRAM storage cell, all fabricated below 300 °C. This scalable platform provides a practical pathway for constructing vertically integrated complementary logic with intrinsic interconnects, paving the way for next-generation 3D system-on-chip technologies. Monolithic 3D integration employs low-temperature n-type In2O3 and p-type Te semiconductors, enabling reversible stacking of complementary field-effect transistors. This method maintains fabrication below 300 °C, facilitating efficient logic and memory circuit development for advanced applications.

Fields of Study & Subjects

3D IC and TSV technologies Advancements in Semiconductor Devices and Circuit Design Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices

Publication details

Journal / source
Nature Communications
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
17
Issue
1
Publication date
9 July 2026
Language
EN