Novel tungsten boride based high thermal stability Ohmic contacts to N-gan

Rohit Khanna, S. J. Pearton, F. Ren, I. Kravchenko, C. J. Kao, G. C. Chi

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Abstract

A novel Ti/Al/W2B/Ti/Au metallization scheme for Ohmic contact to n-GaN was studied using contact resistance, scanning electron microscopy and Auger Electron Spectroscopy measurements. A minimum contact resistance of 7×10-6 Ω.cm2 was achieved at an annealing temperature of 800 °C. The contact resistance was essentially independent of measurement temperature, indicating that tunneling plays a dominant role in the current transport. The Ti began to outdiffuse to the surface at temperatures of ∼500°C, while at 800°C the Al also began to intermix within the contact. By 1000°C, the contact showed a reacted appearance and AES showed almost complete intermixing of the metallization. The reliability measurements for the contact resistance showed excellent stability for extended periods at 200°C, which simulates the type of device operating temperature that might be expected for operation of GaN-based power electronic devices.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationState-of-the-Art Program on Compound Semiconductors (SOTAPOCS XLIII) -and- Nitride and Wide Bandgap Semiconductors for Sensors, Photonics, and Electronics VI
PublisherElectrochemical Society Inc.
Pages103-112
Number of pages10
Edition2
ISBN (Electronic)9781607685395
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event43rd State-of-the-Art Program on Compound Semiconductors (SOTAPOCS XLIII)and Nitride and Wide Bandgap Semiconductors for Sensors, Photonics, and Electronics VI Symposium - 208th Meetingof the Electrochemical Society - Los Angeles, CA, United States
Duration: Oct 16 2005Oct 21 2005

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number2
Volume1
ISSN (Print)1938-5862
ISSN (Electronic)1938-6737

Conference

Conference43rd State-of-the-Art Program on Compound Semiconductors (SOTAPOCS XLIII)and Nitride and Wide Bandgap Semiconductors for Sensors, Photonics, and Electronics VI Symposium - 208th Meetingof the Electrochemical Society
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLos Angeles, CA
Period10/16/0510/21/05

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