AlN films deposited by middle-frequency magnetron sputtering with and without anode-layer ion source assistance

作者:Yin M L; Li M; Zou C W; Liu C S; Guo L P; Fu D J*
来源:Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics , 2008, 41(8): 085407.
DOI:10.1088/0022-3727/41/8/085407

摘要

AlN films were deposited on Si (1 1 1) substrates by middle-frequency magnetron sputtering with and without anode-layer ion source assistance, and stoichiometric films were obtained. The structure and composition of the films were characterized by x-ray diffraction, atomic force microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The films deposited under optimal conditions have strong diffraction of AlN (0 0 2) and a relatively weak diffraction of AlN (1 0 0), and the full width at half maximum of (0 0 2) peaks of these films falls in the range of 612-648 arcsec. The effect of the anode-layer ion source on the AlN film growth is discussed.