Rapid thermal processing of .alpha.-hexathienylene thin-film transistors

1995 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 2247-2251 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Torsi ◽  
A. Dodabalapur ◽  
A. J. Lovinger ◽  
H. E. Katz ◽  
R. Ruel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thermal Processing ◽  
Thin Film Transistors ◽  
Rapid Thermal Processing

Poly-Si Thin Film Transistors Fabricated with Rapid Thermal Processing

1993 ◽  
Vol 303 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Campo ◽  
J.J. Pedroviejo ◽  
E. Scheid ◽  
D. Bielle-Daspet ◽  
A. Yahia Messaoud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Thermal Processing ◽  
Thin Film Transistors ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Rapid Thermal Processing ◽  
Chemical Vapor ◽  
Silicon Films ◽  
Optical Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Si Thin Film

ABSTRACTIn this work, we studied the rapid crystallization and the rapid tbermal oxidation of amorphous silicon films deposited at 465°C by low-pressure chemical vapor deposition (LPCVD) from disilane. The crystallization is well-controlled and the thermal bugdet is reduced compared to conventional processes. Results concerning the electrical and structural characteristics of poly-Si thin film transistors (TF7) are given. Furthermore, we obtained after plasma hydrogenation better mobilities in the case of rapid thermal processing (RTP) (μp-61 cm2/V.s, VT−8.3 V, subtbreshold slope−-0.8 V/decade, ION/IOFF− 1. 106 for p-type and μn-80 cm2/V.s, VT−3. 7 V, subthreshold slope−1.4 VWdecade, ION/IOFF−5.104 for n-type) compared to conventional processing performed at 600°C. The mobilities are improved by a factor of 2 to 3 despite the smaller grain size in the silicon films. We also showed a correlation between the optical absorption coefficient k (at 405nm) and the mobility wbicb appears not only dependent upon, the grain size but also upon the grain quality (grain boundaries and defects inside the grain).This study shows that the structural and electrical properties of thin-films and oxides fabricated by RTP are at least as good as those obtained by conventional techniques.

Ni Silicide Formation on Polycrystalline SiGe and SiGeC Layers

2002 ◽  
Vol 745 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik Haralson ◽  
Tobias Jarmar ◽  
Johan Seger ◽  
Henry H. Radamson ◽  
Shi-Li Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thermal Processing ◽  
Rapid Thermal Processing ◽  
Lateral Diffusion ◽  
Lateral Growth ◽  
Silicide Formation ◽  
Diffusion Couples ◽  
Planar Configuration ◽  
20 Nm

ABSTRACTThe reactions of Ni with polycrystalline Si, Si0.82Ge0.18 and Si0.818Ge0.18C0.002 films in two different configurations during rapid thermal processing were studied. For the usually studied planar configuration with 20 nm thick Ni on 130–290 nm thick Si1-x-yGexCy, NiSi1-xGex(C) forms at 450°C on either Si0.82Ge0.18 or Si0.818Ge0.18C0.002, comparable to NiSi formed on Si. However, the agglomeration of NiSi1-xGex(C) on Si0.818Ge0.18C0.002 occurs at 625°C, about 50°C higher than that of NiSi1-xGex on Si0.82Ge0.18. For thin-film lateral diffusion couples, a 200-nm thick Ni film was in contact with 80–130 nm thick Si1-x-yGexCy through 1–10 μm sized contact openings in a 170 nm thick SiO2 isolation. While the Ni3Si phase was formed for both the Si0.82Ge0.18 and Si0.818Ge0.18C0.002 samples, the presence of 0.2 at.% C caused a slightly slower lateral growth.

Thin Film Synthesis of Ti3SiC2by Rapid Thermal Processing of Magnetron-Sputtered TiCSi Multilayer Systems

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 269-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcus Hopfeld ◽  
Rolf Grieseler ◽  
Thomas Kups ◽  
Marcus Wilke ◽  
Peter Schaaf
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thermal Processing ◽  
Rapid Thermal Processing ◽  
Multilayer Systems ◽  
Film Synthesis

Preparation of CIGSS Thin-Film Solar Cells by Rapid Thermal Processing

2006 ◽  
Vol 129 (3) ◽  
pp. 323-326
Author(s):  
Sachin S. Kulkarni ◽  
Jyoti S. Shirolikar ◽  
Neelkanth G. Dhere
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Thermal Processing ◽  
Rapid Thermal Processing ◽  
Electrical Characterization ◽  
Soda Lime ◽  
Thin Film Solar Cells ◽  
Soda Lime Glass ◽  
X Ray

Rapid thermal processing (RTP) provides a way to rapidly heat substrates to an elevated temperature to perform relatively short duration processes, typically less than 2–3min long. RTP can be utilized to minimize the process cycle time without compromising process uniformity, thus eliminating a bottleneck in CuIn1−xGaxSe2−ySy (CIGSS) module fabrication. Some approaches have been able to realize solar cells with conversion efficiencies close or equal to those for conventionally processed solar cells with similar device structures. A RTP reactor for preparation of CIGSS thin films on 10cm×10cm substrates has been designed, assembled, and tested at the Florida Solar Energy Center’s PV Materials Lab. This paper describes the synthesis and characterization of CIGSS thin-film solar cells by the RTP technique. Materials characterization of these films was done by scanning electron microscopy, x-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, Auger electron spectroscopy, electron probe microanalysis, and electrical characterization was done by current–voltage measurements on soda lime glass substrates by the RTP technique. Encouraging results were obtained during the first few experimental sets, demonstrating that reasonable solar cell efficiencies (up to 9%) can be achieved with relatively shorter cycle times, lower thermal budgets, and without using toxic gases.

Influence of Stoichiometric Variations and Rapid Thermal Processing of β-FESI2 thin Films on their Electrical and Microstructural Properties

1995 ◽  
Vol 402 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Döscher ◽  
B. Selle ◽  
M. Pauli ◽  
F. Kothe ◽  
J. Szymanski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Electron Beam ◽  
Thermal Processing ◽  
Rapid Thermal Processing ◽  
Rf Sputtering ◽  
Deposition Process ◽  
Silicon Substrates ◽  
Phonon Spectra ◽  
First Results

AbstractAmorphous irondisilicide thin films were deposited on silicon substrates in a RF sputtering process, followed by rapid thermal crystallization by means of moving the thin film beneath a line-shaped electron beam to form β-FeSi2. Depending on the deposition process parameters, films of a different stoichiometry can be produced. The deviations from the 1:2 stoichiometry, which have been determined by Rutherford Backscattering (RBS), are related to changes in the microstructure (studied by microscopic methods like TEM and AFM), the infrared phonon spectra (measured by FTIR spectroscopy) and the electrical properties of the crystallized films. The microstructure of the iron disilicide thin films is improved when the composition significantly deviates from 2.0, probably due to silicon interstitials in the silicide thin film. Films of different stoichiometry result in p- or n-type thin films with carrier densities below 5×1018cm−3 and hall mobilities up to 180cm 2/Vs. First results show that not only β-FeSi2-siliconheterojunctions as reported before but also pn-β-FeSi2-homojunctions show rectifying behavior. Rapid thermal processing with the line electron beam leads to a further improvement of the film quality when the scan velocity is increased up to the order of several cm/s.

Microscale Radiation Effects in Multilayer Thin-Film Structures During Rapid Thermal Processing

1993 ◽  
Vol 303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Y. Wong ◽  
Christopher K. Hess ◽  
Ioannis N. Miaoulis
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Numerical Model ◽  
Thermal Processing ◽  
Radiation Effects ◽  
Rapid Thermal Processing ◽  
Chemical Vapor ◽  
Film Structure ◽  
Transient Temperature ◽  
Multilayered Structures ◽  
Temperature Distributions

ABSTRACTThe individual film thicknesses of multilayered structures processed by rapid thermal processing are of the same order as the wavelengths of the incident radiation. This induces optical interference effects which are responsible for the strong dependency of surface reflectivity, emissivity, and temperature distributions on the geometry of the layering structures, presence of patterns, and thickness of the films. A two-dimensional, finitedifference numerical model has been developed to investigate this microscale radiation phenomena and identify the critical processing parameters which affect rapid thermal processing of multilayer thin films. The uniformity of temperature distributions throughout the wafer during rapid thermal processing is directly affected by incident heater configurations, ramping conditions, wafer-edge effects, and thin-film layering structure. Results from the numerical model for various film structures are presented for chemical vapor deposition of polycrystalline silicon over oxide films on substrate. A novel technique using an edge-enhanced wafer which has a different film structure near its edge is presented as a control over the transient temperature distribution.

scholarly journals Pulse Thermal Processing for Low Thermal Budget Integration of IGZO Thin Film Transistors

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 297-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joo Hyon Noh ◽  
Pooran C. Joshi ◽  
Teja Kuruganti ◽  
Philip D. Rack
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thermal Processing ◽  
Thin Film Transistors ◽  
Thermal Budget ◽  
Low Thermal Budget
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