Hydrogen plasma passivation of GaAs
AssigneeAT&T Bell Laboratories
InventorsRichard A. Gottscho, Bryan L. Preppernau
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Abstract
Hydrogen Plasma surface passivation of III-V Semiconductors is critically dependent on exposure time and pressure because of competition between plasma passivation and damage. Proper control of pressure according to the invention yields reproducible and stable passivation. Improved passivation is obtained using high pressure hydrogen plasmas, i.e. above 1 Torr.
Claims5
A method for passivating the surface of a III-V semiconductor comprising the steps of exposing the surface to a gas plasma having a major constituent of hydrogen for a period sufficient to passivate the surface, the invention characterized in that said plasma has a pressure greater than 1.5 Torr, and the temperature of the surface is less than 100 degrees centigrade for the duration of said exposure to hydrogen plasma.
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