Abstract
In general, two factors, i.e. the Schottky barrier height (Φ Bn) and the ideality factor (n) based on thermionic emission current-voltage (I-V) analysis, are used to evaluate the interfacial quality of Schottky diodes. In this paper, we propose an alternative method, different from the traditional I-V analysis, to evaluate the perfection of the Pd-InP Schottky interface. By introducing hydrogen adsorbates into the Pd-lnP interface, it is found that the interfacial hydrogen energy state can reflect the perfection of the Pd-InP Schottky interface. The Pd/InP Schottky diode with a more perfect interface infers that the interfacial hydrogen adsorbates possess higher energy states. Compared with the thermal evaporated Pd-InP Schottky interface, the electroless plated diode exhibits superior I-V characteristics. Also, it demonstrates that hydrogen adsorbates at the electroless plated Pd-InP interface truly possess higher energy states, e.g., Gibbs energy (G) and enthalpy (H). Therefore, this proposed method can be used for evaluating the perfection of the Pd-InP Schottky interface. Also, the result is consistent with that obtained by traditional I-V analysis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 39-44 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Semiconductor Science and Technology |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 Jan 1 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Materials Chemistry