Copper ohmic contacts to n-type SiC formed with pulsed excimer laser irradiation

K. Abe, M. Sumitomo, O. Eryu, K. Nakashima

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Abstract

Copper-based ohmic contacts to n-type 6H-SiC have been investigated. In this study, ohmic contacts have been fabricated with pulsed excimer laser irradiation to Cu-deposited substrates at room temperature. It is shown that current-voltage characteristics depend on the laser energy density. Contacts formed by the laser irradiation at the energy density above 1.2 J/cm2 have shown the ohmic behavior. Cu atoms have slightly diffused into SiC by the laser irradiation at 1.4 J/cm2. As a result, a thin ohmic contact layer has been obtained by the laser processing. AES and XRD study have revealed that a Cu-SiC alloy containing Cu silicide (CuSi) is formed by the laser irradiation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWide-Bandgap Electronics
PublisherMaterials Research Society
Pages289-293
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)1558996168, 9781558996168
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes
Event2001 MRS Spring Meeting - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: 16-04-200120-04-2001

Publication series

NameMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Volume680
ISSN (Print)0272-9172

Conference

Conference2001 MRS Spring Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period16-04-0120-04-01

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

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

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