Challenges in epitaxial growth by RP-CVD of strained and relaxed GeSn epilayers on a Si substrate

David Patchett, Maksym Myronov, Stephen Rhead, John Halpin, David Leadley

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Abstract

High Sn fraction GeSn has been grown by RP-CVD with SnCl4. However, challenges remain in creating device quality material suitable for subsequent growth. Surface segregation of tin, which increases with increased tin fraction, raises doubts about the suitability of GeSn as a platform for subsequent growth. Surface segregation may contribute to difficulties of achieving high growth rates and the growth of alloys with an increased tin fraction. The variability of tin content with depth necessitates the use of specialized compositional characterization such as SIMS. Growth of fully relaxed GeSn epilayers remains elusive, with many grown layers are partially relaxed. However, full relaxation is necessary for a direct bandgap material.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 7th International Silicon-Germanium Technology and Device Meeting, ISTDM 2014
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages71-72
Number of pages2
ISBN (Print)9781479954285
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Aug 2014
Event7th International Silicon-Germanium Technology and Device Meeting, ISTDM 2014 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 2 Jun 20144 Jun 2014

Publication series

Name2014 7th International Silicon-Germanium Technology and Device Meeting, ISTDM 2014

Conference

Conference7th International Silicon-Germanium Technology and Device Meeting, ISTDM 2014
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period2/06/144/06/14

Keywords

  • Silicon
  • physics
  • substrates
  • solids
  • epitaxial growth
  • Lead
  • Educational institutions

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