Continued Development and Characterization of Doped Layers, Contacts and Associated Electronic Devices in Silicon Carbide

Abstract

Electronic devices for microwave applications, the science and technology of ohmic and Schottky contacts and equipment fabrication for ultra- high purity thin films have been the subjects of concern for the application of growth of the 6H SiC polytype in this reporting period. MESFETs having gate lengths of 2, 4, 13 and 24 microns with maximum transconductances in the range of 1.5-22 ms/mm, respectively and with very low subthreshold leakage currents were fabricated. The 2 micron OdB at approximately 380 MHz. IMPATT based on Schottky diodes showed permanent breakdown; those based on p-n junctions appear promising. Ohmic and Schottky contacts are important for devices; thus, a program to examine the interface chemistry and associated electrical properties of high purity contacts deposited under controlled conditions, have been initiated. A molecular beam epitaxy system for the deposition of high purity SiC films is also nearing completion. Keywords: Silicon carbide; Ohmic contacts; Schottky contacts; Molecular beam epitaxy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 28, 1990
Accession Number
ADA219234

Entities

People

  • John W. Palmour
  • Robert F Davis

Organizations

  • North Carolina State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ceramic Materials
  • Chemistry
  • Crystal Structure
  • Electrical Properties
  • Epitaxial Growth
  • Fabrication
  • Films
  • Frequency
  • Materials
  • Metal-Semiconductor Junctions
  • Modules (Electronics)
  • Molecular Beam Epitaxy
  • P-N Junctions
  • Phase Diagrams
  • Semiconductors
  • Silicon Carbide
  • Thin Films

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Semiconductor Device Technology

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Graphene