Surface passivated function of GaAs MSM-PDs using photoelectrochemical oxidation method

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Abstract

To improve the performance of GaAs metal-semiconductor-metal photodetectors (MSM-PDs), we directly grew an oxide passivation layer in regions between the interdigitated electrodes of MSM-PDs. using the photoelectrochemical oxidation method. The measured dark current of passivated MSM-PDs was comparatively lower than that of unpassivated devices for all of the applied voltages. The breakdown voltages of MSM-PDs with and without oxide passivation layer were 52.5 and 42.5 V, respectively. The benefits of incorporating the oxide passivation layer will possibly lead to a sizable reduction of surface states that in return will help to decrease the probability of surface breakdown. Also, it should improve the rejection ratio of MSM-PDs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)462-464
Number of pages3
JournalIEEE Photonics Technology Letters
Volume17
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005 Feb

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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