Single Source Precursors for the OMCVD of III/V Compound Semiconductors

Abstract

The overall goals are to develop the fundamental chemistry of group III and group V compounds in several key areas. The underlying rationale is that we may be able to ultimately improve on the preparation and properties of important materials used in the semiconductor industries. The research comprises a collaboration between a synthetic inorganic chemist and a chemical engineer. The three main areas are (1) single source precursors for OMCVD of III/V semiconductors, (2) alternative precursors for OMCVD studies, group III or V hydrides, and (3) the organometallic chemistry of bismuth. The first area will employ compounds of the general type (R2M(mu-R'2E))2 (M=Al, Ga,ln; E=P,As; R, R'=alkyl,aryl,etc.) and the second will employ similar compounds but with R or R' replaced by the hydride ligand. We will explore the relationships between precursor structures, mechanisms of decomposition and thin film formation, and the morphological and electrical properties of the grown films. In the third area we will explore the organometallic chemistry of bismuth and compounds which may serve as precursors to important materials such as InBiSb. OMCVD, Precursors, Thin film formation, Organometallic.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 31, 1993
Accession Number
ADA271147

Entities

People

  • John G Ekerdt
  • Richard A. Jones

Organizations

  • University of Texas at Austin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • C4I

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Compound Semiconductors
  • Crystal Structure
  • Decomposition
  • Electrical Properties
  • Films
  • Gallium
  • Gallium Nitrides
  • Low Temperature
  • Mass Spectrometers
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Pyrolysis
  • Semiconductors
  • Thin Films
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Solar Photovoltaics and Thermoelectric Devices.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Graphene