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Atomic layer epitaxy of compound semiconductor

US5270247A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 1992
Grant dateDec 14, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S148/072
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A heterojunction between In-containing compound semiconductors in which the interface thereof is controlled at an atom level is provided by a process of atomic layer epitaxy (ALE) in which hydrogen gas is utilized as a carrier gas and as a purge gas for a separation of source gases. The time for which the purge gas is supplied can be utilized for controlling the ALE.

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