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Comparison of Low Temperature Methods for the Production of Silicon Dioxide Thin Films.

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 February 2011

Stephen D. Baker ,
W. I. Milne  and
S. Taylor
Stephen D. Baker
Affiliation:
Cambridge University Engineering Department, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1PZ, UK
W. I. Milne
Affiliation:
Cambridge University Engineering Department, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1PZ, UK
S. Taylor
Affiliation:
Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, Liverpool University, PO Box 147, L69 3BX, UK.
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Abstract

In this paper we present a comparison of the physical and electrical properties of high quality insulating thin films of silicon dioxide produced at low temperatures by three methods; standard plasma enhanced CVD of silane/nitrous oxide, photo enhanced CVD of silane/nitrous oxide using a novel internal nitrogen discharge lamp, and oxygen plasma anodisation.

The electrical and interface properties of the films, obtained from current-voltage and capacitance-voltage measurements are compared. The physical properties and composition of the films have been investigated by standard methods such as ellipsometry and p-etch rate, and spectroscopic techniques such as Auger, XPS, LIMA and Infrared absorption. The results of these investigations are reported.

The effects of low temperature annealing on the film properties have been examined and the suitability of each of the fabrication techniques to a variety of applications is discussed.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 105: Symposium F – SiO2 and Its Interfaces , 1987 , 109
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1988

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