Fundamental and Practical Studies of Metal Contacts on Mercury Zinc Telluride
Abstract
Metal/Mercury Cadmium Tellurium interfaces generally are characterized by profound intermixing of the semiconductor components and severe Hg loss upon metal deposition. The resulting disruption and interfacial instabilities at the interface prove deletorious to device stability and performance. During this reporting period, we have initiated several experimental studies pertinent to a greater understanding of the role of the weak Hg-Te bonding during interface formation. The behavior of metal contacts on HgCdTe and HgZnTe has also been examined in a theoretical study, in order to gain fundamental insight into mechanisms of Fermi level movement in these alloys. In this report we describe in detail results of these studies. Semi conductors.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 31, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA203584
Entities
People
- William E. Spicer
Organizations
- Stanford University