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Which outcome limits CMOS transistor miniaturization using extreme ultraviolet?

A)Quantum tunneling increases off-state leakage
B)Electromigration causes interconnect failures
C)Hot carrier injection degrades threshold voltage
D)Capacitive coupling decreases switching speed

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Quantum tunneling becomes significant as gate oxide thickness decreases because electrons can tunnel through the insulating layer via Quantum tunneling, therefore off-state leakage increases, rather than electromigration or hot carrier injection, which are reliability concerns under high current or voltage stress.

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