The spatial resolution of scanning spreading resistance microscopy has been limited by using conventional probes when measuring in air. Sufficient electric contact of a probe-sample has been difficult to obtain in air due to the existence of moisture/contamination. Two-dimensional carrier profiling of nanoscale silicon devices is performed in a vacuum with conventional probes, and a high spatial resolution is obtained. Ultrashallow junctions down to 10nm are measured accurately with high reproducibility. Experimental results show that a good electric contact between probe and sample is important for obtaining high spatial resolution.
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