Abstract
Impurity-doped p+ and n+-GaAs epitaxial thin layers were grown on (001) GaAs substrates by molecular layer epitaxy (MLE) using an intermittent supply of AsH3 and TEG in an ultra high vacuum. The surface stoichiometry before the introduction of the impurity precursor was controlled by changing the gas supply sequences and supply time. It was shown that the incorporation of Be is extremely enhanced when the layer is exposed to Be(MeCp)2 after TEG supply. When DETe was supplied to a GaAs surface covered with S, the incorporation of Te was enhanced and it was shown that the concentration of Te increased with increasing S coverage. Be doping and alternate Te and S doping were also applied for the fabrication of ultrashallow sidewall tunnel junctions. As a result, these tunnel junctions have shown record peak current densities of up to 31,000 A/cm2 at RT.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 123-127 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Thin Solid Films |
Volume | 464-465 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 Oct 1 |
Keywords
- Atomic layer epitaxy
- GaAs
- Impurity doping
- Surface stoichiometry
- Tunnel junction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry