Nonalloyed ohmic mechanism of TiN interfacial layer in Ti/Al contacts to (NH 4) 2S x-treated n-type GaN layers

Ching Ting Lee, Yow Jon Lin, Chun Hung Lin

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Abstract

We investigate the nonalloyed ohmic contact of Ti/Al contacts to (NH 4) 2S x-treated n-type GaN layers using x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis. The native oxide on the n-type GaN surface can be completely removed by (NH 4) 2S x solution. The resultant Ga/N ratio was decreased. The deposited Ti is in intimate contact with the (NH 4) 2S x-treated n-type GaN layer. As a result, the TiN interlayer, which has a low work function and low electrical resistivity, is formed easily. The nonalloyed ohmic mechanism results from the formation of a TiN interlayer and the creation of nitrogen vacancies due to the nitrogen outdiffusion from the n-type GaN layer. The nonalloyed ohmic behavior of the as-deposited Ti/Al contacts with (NH 4) 2S x-treated GaN layer was associated with Al/Ti/TiN/n-type GaN.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3825-3829
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Applied Physics
Volume92
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2002 Oct 1

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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