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Plasma Damage in p-GaN

Journal Article · · Journal of Electronic Materials
OSTI ID:8439

The effect of Inductively Coupled Plasma H{sub 2} or Ar discharges on the breakdown voltage of p-GaN diodes was measured over a range of ion energies and fluxes. The main effect of plasma exposure is a decrease in net acceptor concentration to depths of 400-550{angstrom}. At high ion fluxes or energies there can be type conversion of the initially p-GaN surface. Post etch annealing at 900 C restores the initial conductivity.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (US); Sandia National Labs., Livermore, CA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
8439
Report Number(s):
SAND99-1645J
Journal Information:
Journal of Electronic Materials, Journal Name: Journal of Electronic Materials
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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