Structural properties of AlN films deposited by plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition at different growth temperatures

Type:
Journal
Info:
physica status solidi (a) Volume 209, Issue 2, pages 266--271, 2012
Date:
2011-11-03
DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pssa.201127430

Author Information

Name Institution
Mustafa AlevliBilkent University
Çağla ÖzgitBilkent University
İnci DönmezBilkent University
Necmi BiyikliBilkent University

Films

Plasma AlN

Hardware used: Veeco - Ultratech - Cambridge NanoTech Fiji
TMA, Trimethylaluminum, Trimethylalumane, AlMe3, Al(CH3)3
CAS#: 75-24-1
Where to buy precursor
NH3, Ammonia
CAS#: 7664-41-7
Deposition Temperature Range = 100-500C

Film/Plasma Properties

Characteristic: Thickness
Analysis: Ellipsometry
Diagnostic: -

Characteristic: Refractive Index
Analysis: Ellipsometry
Diagnostic: -

Characteristic: Extinction Coefficient
Analysis: Ellipsometry
Diagnostic: -

Characteristic: Crystallinity, Crystal Structure, Grain Size, Atomic Structure
Analysis: GIXRD, Grazing Incidence X-Ray Diffraction
Diagnostic: PANalytical Xpert PRO MRD X-ray Diffractometer

Characteristic: Density
Analysis: XRR, X-Ray Reflectivity
Diagnostic: PANalytical Xpert PRO MRD X-ray Diffractometer

Characteristic: Thickness
Analysis: XRR, X-Ray Reflectivity
Diagnostic: PANalytical Xpert PRO MRD X-ray Diffractometer

Characteristic: Chemical Binding
Analysis: XPS, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy
Diagnostic: -

Characteristic: Chemical Composition, Impurities
Analysis: XPS, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy
Diagnostic: -

Characteristic: Morphology, Roughness, Topography
Analysis: AFM, Atomic Force Microscopy
Diagnostic: -

Characteristic: Images
Analysis: TEM, Transmission Electron Microscope
Diagnostic: FEI Tecnai G2 F30

Substrates

Si(100)

Notes

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