Acceptor-Like States in SiGe Alloy Related to Point Defects Induced by Si+ Ion Implantation

作者:Satoh Motoki*; Arimoto Keisuke; Yamanaka Junji; Nakagawa Kiyokazu; Sawano Kentarou; Shiraki Yasuhiro
来源:Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, 2012, 51(10): 105801.
DOI:10.1143/JJAP.51.105801

摘要

To investigate the origin of the p-type conduction of nondoped SiGe layers, we have carried out Si+ ion implantation into strained n-SiGe layers without dislocations and studied the relationship between transport properties and point defects (or dangling bonds) introduced by ion implantation. The change in conduction from n-type to p-type was observed by introducing point defects into SiGe. In addition, after annealing ion-implanted SiGe layers to eliminate point defects, the conduction returned from p-type to n-type. Therefore, we consider that the origin of acceptor-like states in SiGe alloys is related to intrinsic point defects generated during SiGe alloy growth.

  • 出版日期2012-10