Orientation and pressure dependence of the band overlap in InAs/GaSb structures

Abstract
The band overlap at the InAs-GaSb interface has been measured using electron and hole densities deduced from magnetotransport measurements, combined with self-consistent energy level calculations, for structures with both (001) and (111)A orientations. This band crossing is found to be 140 meV for the (001) orientation but increases to 200 meV for (111)A. The difference is attributed to the presence of an interface dipole for (111)A growth. In addition, the band overlap decreases, with applied hydrostatic pressure, at a higher rate for the (111)A orientation.