On the applicability of deep-level transient spectroscopy for the investigation of deep centers in silicon created by fast neutron irradiation

1995 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ch. M. Hardalov ◽  
K. D. Stefanov ◽  
D. Sueva
Keyword(s):  
Fast Neutron ◽  
Neutron Irradiation ◽  
Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy ◽  
Deep Level ◽  
Deep Centers ◽  
Fast Neutron Irradiation ◽  
Transient Spectroscopy

scholarly journals M-Center in Neutron Irradiated 4H-SiC

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivana Capan ◽  
Tomislav Brodar ◽  
Takahiro Makino ◽  
Vladimir Radulovic ◽  
Luka Snoj
Keyword(s):  
Fast Neutron ◽  
Neutron Irradiation ◽  
Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy ◽  
Proton Irradiation ◽  
Deep Level ◽  
Fast Neutron Irradiation ◽  
Transient Spectroscopy ◽  
Induced Defects ◽  
Irradiation Induced Defects ◽  
Metastable Defect

We report on metastable defects introduced in n-type 4H-SiC material by epithermal and fast neutron irradiation. The epithermal and fast neutron irradiation defects in 4H-SiC are much less explored compared to electron or proton irradiation induced defects. In addition to silicon vacancy (Vsi) and carbon antisite-carbon vacancy (CAV) complex, the neutron irradiation has introduced four deep level defects, all arising from the metastable defect, the M-center. The metastable deep level defects were investigated by deep level transient spectroscopy (DLTS), high-resolution Laplace DLTS (L-DLTS) and isothermal DLTS. The existence of the fourth deep level M4, recently observed in ion implanted 4H-SiC, has been additionally confirmed in neutron irradiated samples. The isothermal DLTS technique has been proven as a useful tool for studying the metastable defects.

scholarly journals M-Center in Neutron-Irradiated 4H-SiC

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1404
Author(s):  
Ivana Capan ◽  
Tomislav Brodar ◽  
Takahiro Makino ◽  
Vladimir Radulovic ◽  
Luka Snoj
Keyword(s):  
Fast Neutron ◽  
Neutron Irradiation ◽  
Proton Irradiation ◽  
Deep Level ◽  
Deep Level Defect ◽  
Carbon Vacancy ◽  
Fast Neutron Irradiation ◽  
Transient Spectroscopy ◽  
Induced Defects ◽  
Irradiation Induced Defects

We report on the metastable defects introduced in the n-type 4H-SiC material by epithermal and fast neutron irradiation. The epithermal and fast neutron irradiation defects in 4H-SiC are much less explored compared to electron or proton irradiation-induced defects. In addition to the carbon vacancy (Vc), silicon vacancy (Vsi) and carbon antisite-carbon vacancy (CAV) complex, the neutron irradiation has introduced four deep-level defects, all arising from the metastable defect, the M-center. The metastable deep-level defects were investigated by deep level transient spectroscopy (DLTS), high-resolution Laplace DLTS (L-DLTS) and isothermal DLTS. The existence of the fourth deep-level defect, M4, recently observed in ion-implanted 4H-SiC, has been additionally confirmed in neutron-irradiated samples. The isothermal DLTS technique has been proven as a useful tool for studying the metastable defects.

Spectral Analysis of Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy (SADLTS) of Deep Centers in CdTe Single Crystals

1988 ◽  
Vol 27 (Part 1, No. 12) ◽  
pp. 2256-2259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Morimoto ◽  
Michihiro Fudamoto ◽  
Shuuji Tashiro ◽  
Masaaki Arai ◽  
Toru Miyakawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spectral Analysis ◽  
Single Crystals ◽  
Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy ◽  
Deep Level ◽  
Deep Centers ◽  
Transient Spectroscopy

The Influence of Neutron Irradiation on Electrical Characteristics of 4H-SiC Power Devices

2015 ◽  
Vol 821-823 ◽  
pp. 785-788 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavel Hazdra ◽  
Stanislav Popelka ◽  
Vít Zahlava
Keyword(s):  
Neutron Irradiation ◽  
Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy ◽  
Nitrogen Doping ◽  
Deep Level ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Electrical Characteristics ◽  
Power Devices ◽  
Deep Acceptor ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Transient Spectroscopy

Commercial 1200V and 1700V MPS diodes and 1700V vertical JFETs produced on 4H-SiC n-type epilayers were neutron irradiated with fluences up to 4x1014 cm-2 (1 MeV neutron equivalent Si). Radiation defects and their effect on carrier removal were investigated by capacitance deep-level transient spectroscopy, I-V and C-V measurement. Results show that neutron irradiation introduces different point defects giving rise to deep acceptor levels which compensate nitrogen doping of the epilayer. The carrier removal rate increases linearly with nitrogen doping. Introduced defects deteriorate ON-state characteristics of irradiated devices while their effect on blocking characteristics is negligible. The effect of neutron irradiation can be simulated by TCAD tools using a simple model accounting for introduction of one dominant deep level (Z1/Z2 centre).

A study of deep centers in Zn1−xMgxSe crystals using deep-level transient spectroscopy

1998 ◽  
Vol 84 (9) ◽  
pp. 5345-5347 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Beyer ◽  
H. Burghardt ◽  
F. Firszt ◽  
D. R. T. Zahn
Keyword(s):  
Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy ◽  
Deep Level ◽  
Deep Centers ◽  
Transient Spectroscopy

Vacancy Clusters in Germanium

2007 ◽  
Vol 131-133 ◽  
pp. 125-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony R. Peaker ◽  
Vladimir P. Markevich ◽  
J. Slotte ◽  
K. Kuitunen ◽  
F. Tuomisto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ion Implantation ◽  
Neutron Irradiation ◽  
Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy ◽  
Deep Level ◽  
Electrical Measurements ◽  
Coulombic Repulsion ◽  
Radiation Induced ◽  
High Concentrations ◽  
Transient Spectroscopy ◽  
Induced Defects

Fast neutron irradiation of germanium has been used to study vacancy reactions and vacancy clustering in germanium as a model system to understand ion implantation and the vacancy reactions which are responsible for the apparently low n-type doping ceiling in implanted germanium. It is found that at low neutron doses (~1011cm-2) the damage produced is very similar to that resulting from electron or gamma irradiation whereas at higher doses (> 1013cm-2) the damage is similar to that resulting from ion implantation as observed in the region near the peak of a doping implant. Electrical measurements including CV profiling, spreading resistance, Deep- Level Transient-Spectroscopy and high resolution Laplace Deep-Level Transient-Spectroscopy have been used in conjunction with positron annihilation and annealing studies. In germanium most radiation and implantation defects are acceptor like and in n-type material the vacancy is negatively charged. In consequence the coulombic repulsion between two vacancies and between vacancies and other radiation-induced defects mitigates against the formation of complexes so that simple defects such as the vacancy donor pair predominate. However in the case of ion implantation and neutron irradiation it is postulated that localized high concentrations of acceptor like defects produce regions of type inversion in which the vacancy is neutral and can combine with itself or with other radiation induced acceptor like defects. In this paper the progression from simple damage to complex damage with increasing neutron dose is examined.

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