Heterojunctions in Semiconductors.

Abstract

Liquid phase epitaxial growth of Ge onto single crystal GaAs substrates has resulted in the growth of p+Ga-n GaAs semiconductor heterojunctions. The structures have been examined by Auger spectroscopy and their current voltage characteristics are dominated by intra-band tunneling in the low voltage region. A qualitative model for the tunneling process is introduced. Heterojunctions of n ZnO with both p and n Si have been prepared by reactive r.f. sputtering. Both n-n and p-n diodes rectify and the low forward bias characteristics show large ideality factors. The results are interpreted by a model in which macroscopic mobility, controlled by intergranular barriers, is coupled with an interface state dominated band profile. Information is given concerning technical papers and conference presentations which have been partly supported by this contract. Reprints are included of two papers which deal with the evaluation of In(1-x)Ga(x)As(y)P(1-y)/InP heterostructures. Several electron and hole traps have been identified and the growth, transport properties, defects and heterostructure device performance has been evaluated. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA106546

Entities

People

  • S. J. T. Owen

Organizations

  • Oregon State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Crystals
  • Diodes
  • Epitaxial Growth
  • Heterojunctions
  • Liquid Phases
  • Low Voltage
  • P-N Junction Diodes
  • Quantum Tunneling
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Semiconductors
  • Single Crystals
  • Transport Properties
  • Tunneling
  • Voltage

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Semiconductor Device Technology
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics