EVIDENCE FOR POLYCRYSTALLINE Si SURFACE LAYER FORMATION BY ARGON IMPLANTATION AND ITS PASSIVATION BY ATOMIC HYDROGEN.

H. C. Chien, S. Ashok, J. H. Slowik

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Abstract

Al/p-Si Schottky barriers formed on wafers implanted with 10-20 keV Ar exhibit low-temperature electrical properties characteristic of grain boundary transport. Subsequent low-energy (0. 4 keV), high fluence (approximately 10E18 cm** minus **2) H implant is found to passivate the grain boundaries of the Ar implant-induced microcrystals. Extreme high Al/p-Si Schottky barrier heights are obtained following the dual implants, and deep level transient spectroscopy (DLTS) measurements reveal that H also alters the properties of traps introduced by the Ar implant, thus improving the diode characteristics.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMaterials Research Society Symposia Proceedings
EditorsR.E. Howard, E.L. Hu, S. Namba, S. Pang
PublisherMaterials Research Soc
Pages203-207
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)0931837421
StatePublished - 1987

Publication series

NameMaterials Research Society Symposia Proceedings
Volume76
ISSN (Print)0272-9172

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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