Which limitation of quantum tunneling significantly impairs CMOS transistor downscaling?

💡 Explanation

Gate oxide thickness inherently scales down; however, direct tunneling through the gate oxide increases leakage because electrons exhibit a finite probability of tunneling. Therefore, gate oxide leakage becomes problematic, rather than polysilicon depletion at these scales which relies on dopant behavior.

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