Threading dislocations in III-V semiconductors: Analysis of electrical conduction

V. Iglesias, M. Porti, C. Couso, Q. Wu, S. Claramunt, M. Nafría, E. Miranda, N. Domingo, G. Bersuker, A. Cordes

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Abstract

The implementation of devices with high mobility substrates requires growing III-V semiconductors over the underlying silicon substrates. However, due to the lattice mismatch, III-V materials tend to develop a significant density of structural defects, which may affect the device electrical characteristics. In this study, Threading Dislocation (TD) defects, which may propagate through the III-V layers, were studied using Conductive Atomic force Microscopy (CAFM). This technique is shown to be effective for identification and analysis at the nanoscale of the pre- and post-electrically stressed TD. The TD conduction studied at different temperatures (T) is shown to be consistent with the Poole-Frenkel (PF) emission process.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE International Reliability Physics Symposium, IRPS 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
PagesCD41-CD46
ISBN (Electronic)9781467373623
DOIs
StatePublished - May 26 2015
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE International Reliability Physics Symposium, IRPS 2015 - Monterey, United States
Duration: Apr 19 2015Apr 23 2015

Publication series

NameIEEE International Reliability Physics Symposium Proceedings
Volume2015-May
ISSN (Print)1541-7026

Conference

ConferenceIEEE International Reliability Physics Symposium, IRPS 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMonterey
Period04/19/1504/23/15

Keywords

  • CAFM
  • Conduction mechanisms
  • High mobility substrates
  • III-V semiconductors
  • Poole-Frenkel emission
  • Threading dislocations

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