Interface Properties of Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Structures

Abstract

Theoretical studies have involved calculations of the electronic states of hydrogenated surfaces and the properties of defect and impurities in GaN. Infrared studies on diamond films have indicated SiC at the interface and the lack of C-H bonding in the films. To investigate SiC growth, two chambers have been integrated into the surface science facility. Studies of the interdiffusion of SiC-AlN have indicated new results concerning SiC-AlN phase diagrams. The use of ALE for SiC deposited on patterned substrates has been initiated. Low temperature (LT) GaP and InGaP films produced by gas source MBE proved the first demonstration of high resistivity, semi-insulating properties. Using an ALE reactor, layer-by-layer growth of GaN has been demonstrated. The CVD deposition of AlN nitride has been demonstrated on various substrates. A combined photo/cathodo-luminescence system is being assembled. The effects of hydrogen and oxygen on the Schottky barrier of Ni/diamond has been studied, and negative electron affinity effects are observed. The Schottky barrier properties of various metals on clean n-type 6H-SiC have been measured. Approaches have been developed for contacts on GaN and AlN. A reactive ion etching system has been configured for patterning of GaN and AlN films.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA268269

Entities

People

  • Robert F Davis
  • Robert J. Nemanich

Organizations

  • North Carolina State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ceramic Materials
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemical Vapor Deposition
  • Chemistry
  • Compound Semiconductors
  • Crystals
  • Epitaxial Growth
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Measurement
  • Metal-Semiconductor Junctions
  • Phase Diagrams
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Semiconductors
  • Silicon Carbide
  • Solid State Physics

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Semiconductor Device Technology
  • Thin Film Deposition Science.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Graphene