XPS study of surface potential in AlGaN/GaN heterostructure with Cat-CVD SiN passivation

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Onojima, N. [1 ]
Higashiwaki, M. [1 ]
Matsui, T. [1 ]
Mimura, T. [1 ,2 ]
Suda, J. [3 ]
Kimoto, T. [3 ]
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[1] Natl Inst Informat & Commun Technol, Koganei, Tokyo 1848795, Japan
[2] Fujitsu Labs Ltd, Atsugi, Kanagawa 2430197, Japan
[3] Kyoto Univ, Nishikyo Ku, Kyoto 6158510, Japan
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10.1002/pssc.200674757
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O469 [凝聚态物理学];
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AlGaN surface potentials in AlGaN/GaN heterostructures with and without SiN passivation were investigated using x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). SiN films were formed on AlGaN surfaces by catalytic chemical vapor deposition (Cat-CVD), which has already been found to increase two-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) density. Based on a simple electrostatic analysis, the 2DEG density is expected to increase as the AlGaN surface potential decreases. This study experimentally demonstrates that a reduction in the AlGaN surface potential is actually induced by Cat-CVD SiN passivation. (C) 2007 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim
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