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Three-Dimensional Metal-Semiconductor Heterostructures for Device Applications

Wernersson, Lars-Erik LU (1998)
Abstract
Fabrication and characterisation of buried metal contacts in compound semiconductors are demonstrated. The contacts have been investigated due to their usage both as gates in transistors and as active or passive elements in novel devices.



A detailed description of the processing conditions for fabrication of nm-sized W-structures in a lift-off process is given. These structures have been embedded in GaAs or InP by epitaxial overgrowth using metalorganic vapour phase epitaxy. The conditions for epitaxial overgrowth are discussed and a special emphasis is given the correlation between processing and electrical characteristics of the buried contacts.



Matrices of W discs have been buried in GaAs and a... (More)
Fabrication and characterisation of buried metal contacts in compound semiconductors are demonstrated. The contacts have been investigated due to their usage both as gates in transistors and as active or passive elements in novel devices.



A detailed description of the processing conditions for fabrication of nm-sized W-structures in a lift-off process is given. These structures have been embedded in GaAs or InP by epitaxial overgrowth using metalorganic vapour phase epitaxy. The conditions for epitaxial overgrowth are discussed and a special emphasis is given the correlation between processing and electrical characteristics of the buried contacts.



Matrices of W discs have been buried in GaAs and a controlled formation of semi-insulating material is demonstrated in structures with varying disc separation. The kinetics of the buried contacts have been investigated by photo-conductivity measurements, photo-capacitance transients and deep-level transient spectroscopy (DLTS). The capture and emission have been studied on a signal level of one electron per disc. Thereby, the Coulomb effect on the contacts are revealed.



The semi-insulating properties is used for fabrication of vertical channels in vacant postitions in a buried disc lattice. GaInP/GaAs double barriers are combined with the buried metal discs and sub-micrometer resonant tunnelling diodes are created.



Three-terminal devices are further discussed. The characteristics of a Heterojunction Permeable Base Transistor has been simulated and the ballistic transport is shown to substantially enhance the device performance. Interference of electron waves is numerically demonstrated to create an interference pattern in the Solid State Biprism Device. Finally, lateral confinement effects are observed in a resonant tunnelling transistor. All these devices rely on the fabrication of three-dimensional metal-semiconductor heterostructures. (Less)
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  • Prof Palmstrom, C., University of Minnesota, Minnesota, USA
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Schottky contacts, space-charge spectroscopy, ballistic transport, Coulomb repulsion, electron interference, resonant tunnelling, lateral confinement, heterojunction permeable base transistor, resonant tunnelling diodes, Fysicumarkivet A:1998:Wernersson, Fysik, Physics, resonant tun, epitaxial overgrowth
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182 pages
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Lars-Erik Wernersson Norbergsg. 3 223 54 Lund,
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Foerelaesningssal B Fysiska Institutionen
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1998-05-26 10:15:00
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  • other:LUFTD2/(TFFF-0051)/1-182
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91-628-3002-3
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English
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yes
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Article: GaAs Metalorganic Vapour Phase Epitaxial Overgrowth over nm-sized Tungsten WiresLE Wernersson et alJpn. J. Appl. Phys. 34, 4414 (1995)
Article: Planarisation of Epitaxial Overgrowth over Tungsten WiresLE Wernersson et alJ. Appl. Phys. 79, 500 (1996)
Article: Alignment of InP Stranski-Krastanow Dots by Growth on Patterned GaAs/GaInP SurfacesW Seifert et alAppl. Phys. Lett. 68, 1684 (1996)
Article: Controlled Carrier Depletion around Nano-Scale Metal Discs Embedded in GaAsJpn. J. Appl. Phys. 36 L 1628 (1997)
Article: Three-Dimensional Nano-Scale W-GaAs HeterostructuresLE Wernersson et alaccepted for publication in Physica B
Article: Lateral-Current Constriction in Vertical Devices Using Openings in Buried Lattices of Metallic DiscsLE Wernersson et alAppl. Phys. Lett. 71, 2803 (1997)
Article: Coulomb Effects on Charged, Buried Metal Discs at Room TemperatureLE Wernersson et alaccepted for publication in Appl. Phys. Lett.
Article: Kinetics of Electron Charging and Discharging on Embedded W Discs in GaAsLE Wernersson et alsubmitted for publication
Article: Operation of a Ballistic, Heterojunction Permeable Base TransistorLE Wernersson et alIEEE Trans. Electron Devices 44, 1829 (1997)
Article: Performance and Design of Vertical, Ballistic Heterostructure Field-Effect TransistorsLE Wernersson et alMaterials and Science Engineering B51, 76 (1998)
Article: Proposal of a Solid State Biprism DeviceN. Machida et alsubmitted for publication
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  abstract     = {{Fabrication and characterisation of buried metal contacts in compound semiconductors are demonstrated. The contacts have been investigated due to their usage both as gates in transistors and as active or passive elements in novel devices.<br/><br>
<br/><br>
A detailed description of the processing conditions for fabrication of nm-sized W-structures in a lift-off process is given. These structures have been embedded in GaAs or InP by epitaxial overgrowth using metalorganic vapour phase epitaxy. The conditions for epitaxial overgrowth are discussed and a special emphasis is given the correlation between processing and electrical characteristics of the buried contacts.<br/><br>
<br/><br>
Matrices of W discs have been buried in GaAs and a controlled formation of semi-insulating material is demonstrated in structures with varying disc separation. The kinetics of the buried contacts have been investigated by photo-conductivity measurements, photo-capacitance transients and deep-level transient spectroscopy (DLTS). The capture and emission have been studied on a signal level of one electron per disc. Thereby, the Coulomb effect on the contacts are revealed.<br/><br>
<br/><br>
The semi-insulating properties is used for fabrication of vertical channels in vacant postitions in a buried disc lattice. GaInP/GaAs double barriers are combined with the buried metal discs and sub-micrometer resonant tunnelling diodes are created.<br/><br>
<br/><br>
Three-terminal devices are further discussed. The characteristics of a Heterojunction Permeable Base Transistor has been simulated and the ballistic transport is shown to substantially enhance the device performance. Interference of electron waves is numerically demonstrated to create an interference pattern in the Solid State Biprism Device. Finally, lateral confinement effects are observed in a resonant tunnelling transistor. All these devices rely on the fabrication of three-dimensional metal-semiconductor heterostructures.}},
  author       = {{Wernersson, Lars-Erik}},
  isbn         = {{91-628-3002-3}},
  keywords     = {{Schottky contacts; space-charge spectroscopy; ballistic transport; Coulomb repulsion; electron interference; resonant tunnelling; lateral confinement; heterojunction permeable base transistor; resonant tunnelling diodes; Fysicumarkivet A:1998:Wernersson; Fysik; Physics; resonant tun; epitaxial overgrowth}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  publisher    = {{Lars-Erik Wernersson Norbergsg. 3 223 54 Lund,}},
  school       = {{Lund University}},
  title        = {{Three-Dimensional Metal-Semiconductor Heterostructures for Device Applications}},
  year         = {{1998}},
}