AlGaN-Based Deep-Ultraviolet Light Emitting Diodes Fabricated on AlN/sapphire Template

作者:Sang Li Wen*; Qin Zhi Xin; Fang Hao; Zhang Yan Zhao; Li Tao; Xu Zheng Yu; Yang Zhi Jian; Shen Bo; Zhang Guo Yi; Li Shu Ping; Yang Wei Huang; Chen Hang Yang; Liu Da Yi; Kang Jun Yong
来源:Chinese Physics Letters, 2009, 26(11): 117801.
DOI:10.1088/0256-307x/26/11/117801

摘要

We report on the growth and fabrication of deep ultraviolet (DUV) light emitting diodes (LEDs) on an AlN template which was grown on a pulsed atomic-layer epitaxial buffer layer. Threading dislocation densities in the AlN layer are greatly decreased with the introduction of this buffer layer. The crystalline quality of the AlGaN epilayer is further improved by using a low-temperature GaN interlayer between AlGaN and AlN. Electroluminescences of different DUV-LED devices at a wavelength of between 262 and 317 nm are demonstrated. To improve the hole concentration of p-type AlGaN, Mg-doping with trimethylindium assistance approach is performed. It is found that the serial resistance of DUV-LED decreases and the performance of DUV-LED such as EL properties is improved.