MOVPE growth of GaInAsSb

Cherng, M. J.; Jen, H. R.; Larsen, C. A.; Strigfellow, G.B.; Lundt, H.; Taylor, P. C.

doi:10.1016/0022-0248(86)90331-3

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“…Therefore, those layers have an increased tendency to phase separate [32]. Conversely, the FWHM dependence on growth 12 temperature is just the opposite from thermodynamic considerations, since increasing growth temperature should increase the entropy of the system.…”

Section: Measurement Of 4-k Pl Fwhm Values Is a Relatively Quick Methmentioning

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“…The PL FWHM dependence on energy is consistent with the fact that lower energy is associated with alloys that penetrate further into the miscibility gap. Therefore, those layers have an increased tendency to phase separate [32]. Conversely, the FWHM dependence on growth temperature is just the opposite from thermodynamic considerations, since increasing growth temperature should increase the entropy of the system.…”

Section: Effect Of Growth Kinetics On Phase Separation In Gainassbmentioning

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“…Furthermore, alloys of the same bandgap and lattice matched to InAs are further in the miscibility gap [32].…”

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“…In practice, the main Sb precursors used for GaSb-based materials are TESb and TMSb. On the other hand, it has also been shown that the use of non-equilibrium techniques like OMVPE and MBE can be used to grow metastable alloys within the miscibility gap [23,[31][32][33][34].Materials characteristics are significantly different depending on growth conditions, and although phase separation cannot be completely eliminated, the degree of phase separation can be greatly influenced by growth kinetics. For example, the onset of the deterioration in optical and structural properties was reported to depend on the atomic surface step structure, which is sensitive to growth temperature, growth rate, and substrate misorientation [34].…”

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Progress and continuing challenges in GaSb-based III–V alloys and heterostructures grown by organometallic vapor-phase epitaxy

Wang

2004

Journal of Crystal Growth

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This paper discusses progress in the preparation of mid-IR GaSb-based III-V materials grown by organometallic vapor phase epitaxy (OMVPE). The growth of these materials is complex, and fundamental and practical issues associated with their growth are outlined. Approaches that have been explored to further improve the properties and performance are briefly reviewed.Recent materials and device results on GaInAsSb bulk layers and GaInAsSb/AlGaAsSb heterostructures, grown lattice matched to GaSb, are presented. State-of-the-art GaInAsSb materials and thermophotovoltaic devices have been achieved. This progress establishes the high potential of OMVPE for mid-IR GaSb-based devices. 2 IntroductionGaSb-based III-V semiconductor alloys are attractive for optoelectronic devices such as midinfrared lasers, detectors, and thermophotovoltaics (TPVs); and electronic devices such as highspeed transistors and resonant-tunneling diodes [1]. Alloys of particular interest are based on the binaries GaSb, AlSb, InSb, GaAs, AlAs, and InAs. As shown in Fig. 1 GaSb-based heterostructures have been successfully grown by all of the major epitaxial techniques, including liquid phase epitaxy, molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), and organometallic vapor phase epitaxy (OMVPE). While each of these technologies must contend with numerous challenges that are specific to the method of choice, several fundamental issues related to Sbcontaining III-V alloys exist. These include the low volatility of Sb compared to P-and Asbased alloys, which necessitates stringent control of V/III ratio; the requirement to use low growth temperatures (450 to 600 °C); the existence of a large solid phase miscibility gap for many Sb-containing alloys; and the affinity of AlSb-based alloys to incorporate O and C. As a consequence, growth of Sb-based alloys differs significantly from the more conventional As-and P-based materials, which certainly has made the development of the GaSb-based materials and devices very challenging.This paper discusses both the fundamental and practical issues associated with the growth of mid-IR GaSb-based III-V alloys grown by OMVPE, and briefly reviews approaches that have been explored to further improve the properties and performance of bulk layers as well as heterostructures. Growth considerations include the importance of suitable organometallic precursors and control of V/III ratio; miscibility gaps in ternary and quaternary alloys; C and O contamination in AlSb-based alloys; in-situ monitoring; GaSb substrate quality and preparation;and heterostructure growth. Recent materials and device results are limited to GaInAsSb and 3 AlGaAsSb alloys grown lattice matched to GaSb, since two comprehensive reviews on OMVPE growth of Sb-based materials were recently published [5,6]. Growth considerations and brief review of previous work Fundamental differences between Sb-based and P-or As-based III-V alloysOne of the early premises of OMVPE growth of III-V semiconductors was the utilization of precursors based on group III organometallics a...

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Section: Measurement Of 4-k Pl Fwhm Values Is a Relatively Quick Methmentioning

confidence: 94%

Section: Effect Of Growth Kinetics On Phase Separation In Gainassbmentioning

confidence: 94%