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CL/EBIC-SEM Techniques for Evaluation of Impact of Crystallographic Defects on Carrier Lifetime in 4H-SiC Epitaxial Layers
- Source :
- Materials Science Forum; April 2010, Vol. 645 Issue: 1 p211-214, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- The effect of various types of in-grown stacking faults and threading screw/edge type dislocations on carrier lifetime and diffusion lengths in 4H-SiC epitaxial films was investigated through cathodoluminescence decays and charge collection efficiencies of electron beam induced current signals at specific defects sites. Most stacking faults yielded ~40% reduction in the carrier lifetime. Moreover, drastic lifetime reductions were observed in regions containing surface triangular defects and bulk 3C polytype inclusions. Dislocations of both types serve as efficient recombination centers, though stronger reduction in diffusion lengths was observed in the vicinity of screw type dislocations.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02555476 and 16629752
- Volume :
- 645
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Materials Science Forum
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs22666189
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.645-648.211