Traps centers and deep defects contribution in current instabilities for AlGaN/GaN HEMT's on silicon and sapphire substrates

AlGaN/GaN high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) with Si and Al₂O₃ substrates reveals anomalies on I_ds-V_ds-T and I_gs-V_gs-T characteristics (degradation in drain current, kink effect, barrier height fluctuations, etc.). Stress and random telegraph signal (RTS) measurements prove the presence of trap centers responsible for drain current degradation. An explanation of the trapping mechanism responsible for current instabilities is proposed. Deep defects analysis performed by capacitance transient spectroscopy (C-DLTS), frequency dispersion of the output conductance (G_ds(f)), respectively, on gate/source and drain/source contacts and RTS prove the presence of deep defects localized, respectively, in the gate and in the channel regions. Defects detected by C-DLTS and G_ds(f) are strongly correlated, respectively, to barrier height inhomogeneities and kink anomalies. Gate current analysis confirms the presence of (G-R) centers acting like traps at the interface GaN/AlGaN. Finally, the localization of these traps defects is proposed.     

Study of passivation defects by electroluminescence in AlGaN/GaN HEMTS on SiC

This paper presents a new method of passivation control by electroluminescence (EL) in 0.15 μm AlGaN/GaN HEMT. The electroluminescence signature in one finger HEMTs (W = 1 × 100 μm), and eight fingers ones (W = 8 × 125 μm), is modified by defects located at the passivation/semiconductor interface and is characterized by a light emission along the drain contact. This abnormal emission reveals some modification of the electric field distribution in the gate-drain space probably induced by traps located at the passivation/semiconductor interface. These traps contribute to the creation of a virtual gate in the gate-drain space.     

Interface structural defects and photoluminescence properties of epitaxial GaN and AlGaN/GaN layers grown on sapphire

Overall characterization of the GaN and AlGaN/GaN epitaxial layers by X-ray diffractometry and optical spectral analysis is carried out. The layers are grown by metalloorganic gas-phase epitaxy on (0001)-oriented single crystal sapphire wafers. The components of strains and the density of dislocations are determined. The effects of strains and dislocations on the photoluminescence intensity and spectra are studied. The results allow better understanding of the nature and mechanisms of the formation of defects in the epitaxial AlGaN/GaN heterostructures.     

AlGaN/GaN HEMT器件的研制

介绍了AlGaN/GaN HEMT器件的研制及室温下器件特性的测试.漏源欧姆接触采用Ti/Al/Pt/Au,肖特基结金属为Pt/Au.器件栅长为1μm,获得的最大跨导为120mS/mm,最大的漏源饱和电流密度为0.95A/mm.     

Effect of rapid thermal annealing on deep level defects in the Si-doped GaN

Rapid thermal annealing effects on deep level defects in the n-type GaN layer grown by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) have been characterized using deep level transient spectroscopy (DLTS) technique. The samples were first characterized by current-voltage (I-V) and capacitance-voltage (C-V) measurements. The measurements showed that the barrier height of the as-grown sample to be 0.74 eV (I-V) and 0.95 eV (C-V) respectively. However, the Schottky barrier height of the sample annealed at 800 °C increased to 0.84 eV (I-V) and 0.99 eV (C-V) respectively in nitrogen atmosphere for 1 min. Further, it was observed that the Schottky barrier height slightly decreased after annealing at 900 °C. DLTS results showed that the two deep levels are identified in as-grown sample (E1 and E3), which have activation energies of 0.19 ± 0.01 eV and 0.80 ± 0.01 eV with capture cross-sections 2.06 × 10⁻¹⁷ cm² and 7.68 × 10⁻¹⁸ cm², which can be related to point defects. After annealing at 700 °C, the appearance of one new peak (E2) at activation energy of 0.49 ± 0.02 eV with capture-cross section σ_n = 5.43 × 10⁻¹⁷ cm², suggest that E2 level is most probably associated with the nitrogen antisites. Thermal annealing at 800 °C caused the E1 and E3 levels to be annealed out, which suggest that they are most probably associated with the point defects. After annealing at 900 °C the same (E1 and E3) deep levels are identified, which were identified in as-grown n-GaN layer.     

Effect of surface passivation by SiN/SiO2 of AlGaN/GaN high-electron mobility transistors on Si substrate by deep level transient spectroscopy method

Device performance and defects in AlGaN/GaN high-electron mobility transistors have been correlated. The effect of SiN/SiO₂ passivation of the surface of AlGaN/GaN high-electron mobility transistors on Si substrates is reported on DC characteristics. Deep level transient spectroscopy (DLTS) measurements were performed on the device after the passivation by a (50/100 nm) SiN/SiO₂ film. The DLTS spectra from these measurements showed the existence of the same electron trap on the surface of the device.     

AlGaN/GaN HEMT器件的研制

介绍了AlGaN/GaNHEMT器件的研制及室温下器件特性的测试.漏源欧姆接触采用Ti/Al/Pt/Au ,肖特基结金属为Pt/Au .器件栅长为1μm ,获得的最大跨导为12 0mS/mm ,最大的漏源饱和电流密度为0 95A/mm .     

AlGaN/GaN double-channel HEMT

The fabrication of AlGaN/GaN double-channel high electron mobility transistors on sapphire substrates is reported. Two carrier channels are formed in an AlGaN/GaN/AlGaN/GaN multilayer structure. The DC performance of the resulting double-channel HEMT shows a wider high transconductance region compared with single-channel HEMT. Simulations provide an explanation for the influence of the double-channel on the high transconductance region. The buffer trap is suggested to be related to the wide region of high transconductance. The RF characteristics are also studied.     

凹栅AlGaN/GaN HFET

研究了总栅宽为100μm栅凹槽结构的AlGaN/GaN HFET,采用相同的外延材料,凹槽栅结构器件与平面栅结构器件比较其饱和电流变化小,跨导由260.3mS/mm增加到314.8mS/mm,n由2.3减小到1.7,栅极漏电减小一个数量级.在频率为8GHz时,负载牵引系统测试显示,当工作电压增加到40V,输出功率密度达到11.74W/mm.     

凹栅AlGaN/GaN HFET

研究了总栅宽为100μm栅凹槽结构的AlGaN/GaN HFET,采用相同的外延材料,凹槽栅结构器件与平面栅结构器件比较其饱和电流变化小,跨导由260.3mS/mm增加到314.8mS/mm,n由2.3减小到1.7,栅极漏电减小一个数量级.在频率为8GHz时,负载牵引系统测试显示,当工作电压增加到40V,输出功率密度达到11.74W/mm.     

AlGaN/GaN double-channel HEMT

正The fabrication of AlGaN/GaN double-channel high electron mobility transistors on sapphire substrates is reported.Two carrier channels are formed in an AlGaN/GaN/AlGaN/GaN multilayer structure.The DC performance of the resulting double-channel HEMT shows a wider high transconductance region compared with single-channel HEMT. Simulations provide an explanation for the influence of the double-channel on the high transconductance region.The buffer trap is suggested to be related to the wide region of high transconductance.The RF characteristics are also studied.     

Correlation of device performance and defects in AlGaN/GaN high-electron mobility transistors

Device performance and defects in AlGaN/GaN high-electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) have been correlated. Surface depressions and threading dislocations, revealed by optical-defect mapping and atomic force microscopy (AFM), compromised the effectiveness of the SiN_x surface-passivation effect as evidenced by the gate-lag measurements. The residual carriers in the GaN-buffer layer observed from the capacitance-voltage depth profile have been attributed to the point defects and threading dislocations either acting as donors or causing local charge accumulations. Deep-level transient-spectroscopy measurements showed the existence of several traps corresponding to surface states and bulk-dislocation defects. The formation of electron-accumulation regions on the surface or (and) in the GaN-buffer layer was confirmed by currentvoltage measurements. This second, virtual gate formed by electron accumulations can deplete the channel and cause a large-signal gain collapse leading to degraded output power. A good correlation was established between the device performance and defects in AlGaN/GaN HEMT structure.     

Sidewall defects of AlGaN/GaN HEMTs evaluated by low frequency noise analysis

The traditional dry etching isolation process in AlGaN/GaN HEMTs causes the gate metal to contact the mesa sidewalls region, forming a parasitic gate leakage path. In this paper, we suppress the gate leakage current from the mesa-sidewall to increase the gate-to-drain breakdown voltage and thereby reduce the interface trap density by using the ion implantation (I/I) isolation technology. According to the capacitance–voltage (C–V) measured curve, the hysteresis voltage was 9.3 mV and the interface state density was 5.26 × 10¹² cm⁻² for the I/I isolation sample. The 1/f noise phenomena and Schottky characteristics are particularly studied to indicate device linearity, which is sensitive to the semiconductor surface. The fluctuation that causes trapping/detrapping of free carriers near the gate interface can be reduced because side-wall plasma-induced damages were eliminated. The reduced DC and flicker noise variation of I/I isolation HEMTs is beneficial for high power transistor applications.     

GaN/AlGaN超晶格透射电镜分析

用MOCVD法生长了120周期的GaN/Al0.14Ga0.86N超晶格,激光剥离技术被有效地用于GaN/AlGaN超晶格截面透射电镜样品的制作.用透射电子显微镜观察到了清晰的超晶格及晶胞周期结构,电子衍射也表明生长的超晶格样品质量较好.在透射电镜图中看到了Al,Ga原子的聚居点,这些聚居点达到应力临界时将可能成为新缺陷的起点.同时观察到GaN缓冲层中的线缺陷大多呈现弯曲的弧形,这是外延生长导致的.     

GaN/AlGaN超晶格透射电镜分析

用MOCVD法生长了120周期的GaN/Al0.14Ga0.86N超晶格,激光剥离技术被有效地用于GaN/AlGaN超晶格截面透射电镜样品的制作.用透射电子显微镜观察到了清晰的超晶格及晶胞周期结构,电子衍射也表明生长的超晶格样品质量较好.在透射电镜图中看到了Al,Ga原子的聚居点,这些聚居点达到应力临界时将可能成为新缺陷的起点.同时观察到GaN缓冲层中的线缺陷大多呈现弯曲的弧形,这是外延生长导致的.     

AlGaN/GaN HEMT场板结构对与表面态相关的延迟特性的影响

为了研究AlGaN/GaN HEMT器件中场板结构对电流崩塌效应影响的物理机理,我们运用数值模拟的方法研究了场板结构和与表面态相关的栅延迟现象之间的关系。模拟显示场板结构可以显著地抑制电流崩塌效应的强度,但是对延迟时间没有影响。场板结构可以增大AlGaN表面附近的空穴积累,导致表面态的离化率增大从而抑制器件的电流崩塌。     

AlGaN/GaN/AlGaN双异质结材料生长及性质研究

基于能带理论设计并利用MOCVD技术在76.2 mm蓝宝石衬底上生长了不同GaN沟道层厚度的AlGaN/GaN/AlGaN双异质结材料.室温霍尔测试结果表明:双异质结材料的二维电子气面密度随沟道层厚度增加有所升高并趋于饱和;二维电子气迁移率则随沟道厚度增加明显升高.200 nm厚GaN沟道的双异质结材料方块电阻平均值3...     

SiO/sub 2//AlGaN/InGaN/GaN MOSDHFETs

The characteristics of a novel nitride based field-effect transistor combining SiO/sub 2/ gate isolation and an AlGaN/InGaN/GaN double heterostructure design (MOSDHFET) are reported. The double heterostructure design with InGaN channel layer significantly improves confinement of the two-dimensional (2-D) electron gas and compensates strain modulation in AlGaN barrier resulting from the gate voltage modulations. These decrease the total trapped charge and hence the current collapse. The combination of the SiO/sub 2/ gate isolation and improved carrier confinement/strain management results in current collapse free MOSDHFET devices with gate leakage currents about four orders of magnitude lower than those of conventional Schottky gate HFETs.