Which mechanism limits miniaturization inside integrated circuit transistors?

💡 Explanation

Electron tunneling limits miniaturization because, as gate oxides become thinner, electrons pass through via Quantum tunneling, leaking charge and disrupting normal operations; therefore, devices fail, rather than being limited by electromigration or classical parasitics, which are separate failure mechanisms.

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