Preparation and characterization of GaN films grown on Ga-diffused Si （111） substrates

Hexagonal GaN films were prepared by nitriding Ga2O3 films with flowing ammonia. Ga2O3 films were deposited on Ga-diffused Si (111) substrates by radio frequency (r.f.) magnetron sputtering. This paper have investigated the change of structural properties of GaN films nitrided in NH3 atmosphere at the temperatures of 850, 900, and 950℃ for 15 min and nitrided at the temperature of 900℃ for 10, 15, and 20 rain, respectively. X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) were used to analyze the structure, surface morphology and composition of synthesized samples. The results reveal that the as-grown films are polycrystalline GaN with hexagonal wurtzite structure and GaN films with the highest crystal quality can be obtained when nitrided at 900℃ for 15 min.     

Genetic algorithm‐based neural‐network modeling approach applied to AlGaN/GaN devices

An accurate equivalent circuit large‐signal model (ECLSM) for AlGaN‐GaN high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) is presented. The model is derived from a distributed small‐signal model that efficiently describes the physics of the device. A genetic neural‐network‐based model for the gate and drain currents and charges is presented along with its parameters extraction procedure. This model is embedded in the ECLSM, which is then implemented in CAD software and validated by pulsed and continuous large‐signal measurements of on‐wafer 8 × 125‐μm GaN on SiC substrate HEMT. Pulsed IV simulations show that the model can efficiently describe the bias dependency of trapping and self‐heating effects. Single‐ and two‐tone simulation results show that the model can accurately predict the output power and its harmonics and the associated intermodulation distortion (IMD) under different input‐power and bias conditions. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J RF and Microwave CAE, 2013.     

High power devices in wide bandgap semiconductors

Silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor devices for high power applications are now commercially available as discrete devices. Recently Schottky diodes are offered by both USA and Europe based companies. Active switching devices such as bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), field effect transistors (JFETs and MOSFETs) are now reaching the market. The interest is rapidly growing for these devices in high power and high temperature applications. The main advantages of wide bandgap semiconductors are their very hi...     

Atomic-layer-deposited Al2O3 and HfO2 on GaN: A comparative study on interfaces and electrical characteristics

Al₂O₃, HfO₂, and composite HfO₂/Al₂O₃ films were deposited on n-type GaN using atomic layer deposition (ALD). The interfacial layer of GaON and HfON was observed between HfO₂ and GaN, whereas the absence of an interfacial layer at Al₂O₃/GaN was confirmed using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The dielectric constants of Al₂O₃, HfO₂, and composite HfO₂/Al₂O₃ calculated from the C-V measurement are 9, 16.5, and 13.8, respectively. The Al₂O₃ employed as a template in the composite structure has suppressed the interfacial layer formation during the subsequent ALD-HfO₂ and effectively reduced the gate leakage current. While the dielectric constant of the composite HfO₂/Al₂O₃ film is lower than that of HfO₂, the composite structure provides sharp oxide/GaN interface without interfacial layer, leading to better electrical properties.     

基于AlGaN/GaN HEMT的C波段混合集成功率合成放大器的设计

研制了一种基于AlGaN/GaN HEMT的功率合成技术的混合集成放大器电路.该电路包含4个10×120 μm的HEMT晶体管以及一个Wilkinson功率合成器和分配器.在偏置条件为VDS=40V,IDS=0.9A时,输出连续波饱和功率在5.4GHz达到41.4dBm,最大的PAE为32.54%,并且功率合成效率达到69%.     

fmax为30.8GHz的超薄Al2O3绝缘栅GaN MOS-HEMT器件

报道了一种利用原子层淀积(ALD)生长超薄(3.5nm)Al2O3为栅介质的高性能AlGaN/GaN金属氧化物半导体高电子迁移率晶体管(MOS-HEMT).新型AlGaN/GaN MOS-HEMT器件栅长1μm,栅宽120μm,栅压为+3.0V时最大饱和输出电流达到720mA/mm,最大跨导达到130mS/mm,开启电压保持在-5.0V,特征频率和最高振荡频率分别为10.1和30.8GHz.     

GaN高压LED在极小电流与极低温度下的光电特性

在图形化蓝宝石衬底上制备了串联结构的氮化镓(GaN)高压发光二极管(LED),分别在极小电流与极低温度下研究了其光电特性。结果表明,在极小电流区(I<1×10-8 A),主要输运机制为缺陷辅助隧穿。由于能带热收缩效应和辐射复合中心的热激活效应,随着温度升高,电致发光(EL)峰发生红移,半高宽(FWHM)增加;光输出强度与注入电流呈幂指数关系,表明极小电流下非辐射复合占主导,且载流子通过缺陷辅助隧穿至量子阱。在极低温度下(T~40 K)仍能观测到电致发光现象,表明载流子并未被完全冻析,在强场下可由施主态或受主态通过缺陷辅助隧穿至量子阱;随着注入电流增加,注入电荷的库伦电场对极化电场的屏蔽作用增强,导致发光峰发生明显的蓝移,能带填充效应则导致半高宽增加。     

立方相GaN的持续光电导

研究了金属有机物化学气相外延 (MOVPE)方法生长的非故意掺杂的立方相 Ga N的持续光电导效应 .在六方相 Ga N中普遍认为持续光电导效应与黄光发射有关 ,而实验则显示在立方 Ga N中 ,持续光电导效应与其中的六方相 Ga N夹杂有关系 ,而与黄光发射没有关系 .文中提出 ,立方相 Ga N与其中的六方相 Ga N夹杂之间的势垒引起的空间载流子分离是导致持续光电导现象的物理原因 .通过建立势垒限制复合模型 ,解释了立方相 Ga N的持续光电导现象的物理过程 ,并对光电导衰减过程的动力学作了分析 .对实验数据拟合的结果证明以上的模型和推导是与实验相符的 .     

溅射后退火反应法制备GaN薄膜的结构与发光性质

报道了用溅射后退火反应法在 Ga As (110 )衬底上制备 Ga N薄膜 .XRD、XPS、TEM测量结果表明该方法制备的 Ga N是沿 c轴方向生长的六角纤锌矿结构的多晶薄膜 .PL测量结果发现了位于 36 8nm处的室温光致发光峰.     

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 .