A new type of SiC gas sensor with a pn-junction structure

  • K. Nakashima
  • , Y. Okuyama
  • , S. Ando
  • , O. Eryu
  • , K. Abe
  • , H. Yokoi
  • , T. Oshima

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Abstract

Pn-junction type gas sensors, operated at 500°C, have been fabricated on 6H-SiC substrates with both ion implantation and laser processing techniques. The device structures are composed of catalytic metal layer/ohmic contact layer/SiC pn-j unction/ohmic back contact layer. Ohmic contact layers play roles for adhesion and barrier layer to the catalytic metal material. Shallow p-type layers made with Al-doping in n-type SiC epi-layers show good responses to hydrogen, hydrocarbons, and ammonia dispersed in N2 gas ambient. Device stability wholly depends on the contact stability at elevated temperature.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSilicon Carbide and Related Materials 2001
EditorsS. Yoshida, S. Nishino, H. Harima, T. Kimoto
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages1427-1430
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9780878498949
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials, ICSCRM 2001 - Tsukuba, Japan
Duration: 28-10-200102-11-2001

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
Volume389-393
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials, ICSCRM 2001
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityTsukuba
Period28-10-0102-11-01

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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