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Hydrogen plasma passivation of GaAs

US5179029A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 1991
Grant dateJan 12, 1993
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/974
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

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.

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