ACTIVE THIN FILM CIRCUIT FUNCTIONS

Abstract

A STUDY WAS INITIATED OF THE PROBLEM OF PRODUCING A THIN SINGLE CRYSTAL FILM OF SILICON ON A FOREIGN SUBSTRATE, PREFERABLY ONE NORMALLY USED IN ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY. The likely techniques of deposition of silicon films such as vacuum evaporation or chemical reduction methods are explored on a theoretical basis as is the process of epitaxial crystal growth. The choice of suitable substrate materials is also considered. Based on these considerations and prior experience, apparatus was assembled and a series of experimental trials were ma e. hile the problem is a difficult one, even these early results are hopeful. Single crystal epitaxial growths were obtaine on a variety of single crystal substrates which were used as controls. In addition, preferred orientations and partial crystal growth ere observed on other substrates of several types. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 31, 1962
Accession Number
AD0291601

Entities

People

  • R.g. Breckenridge

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Crystal Growth
  • Crystals
  • Epitaxial Growth
  • Films
  • Materials
  • Single Crystals
  • Substrates
  • Thin Films

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Nanofabrication and Microfabrication.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Graphene