In-situ process for AlGaAs compound semiconductor: Materials science and device fabrication

M. Hong, K. D. Choquette, J. P. Mannaerts, L. H. Grober, R. S. Freund, D. Vakhshoori, S. N.G. Chu, H. S. Luftman, R. C. Wetzel

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Abstract

Processing of III-V compound semiconductor devices in an ultra-high vacuum or a controlled environment has received much attention during the past few years. Major advantages of n- situ processing include the preservation of pristine material surface, improved device performance, and fabrication of novel devices. This paper reviews an in- situ process compatible with molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) with emphasis on the removal of oxides and surface contaminants from air-exposed GaAs and AIGaAs. We have characterized deep-etched and MBE regrown AIGaAs with the etching achieved using electron cyclotron resonance plasma treatment. A buried heterostructure vertical-cavity surface emitting laser diode fabricated using this in- situ process is presented.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)625-634
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Electronic Materials
Volume23
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1994
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Compound semiconductors
  • in- situ process
  • molecular beam epitaxy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Materials Chemistry

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