Si-TaSi2 i n s i t u junction eutectic composite diodes

Abstract
Nearly ideal diodes have been fabricated using the in situ junctions present in Si‐TaSi2 semiconductor‐metal eutectic composites. The composites, prepared by directional solidification at the eutectic composition, have a high density of TaSi2 rods in a quasi‐single crystalline P‐doped, n‐type Si matrix. Analysis of the diodes using current‐voltage and capacitance‐voltage techniques yields a TaSi2/Si Schottky barrier height of 0.62 eV and evidence that the voltage‐dependent depletion zones can be made comparable to the interrod spacing to produce a ‘‘pinch‐off’’ condition.

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