Processes of electroluminescence degradation of light-emitting structures based on thin silicon oxide and nitride films
https://doi.org/10.29235/1561-8323-2021-65-2-158-167
Abstract
SiO2 /Si, SiN1.2/SiO2 /Si and SiO2 /SiN0.9/SiO2 /Si structures have been fabricated by chemical vapor deposition and thermal oxidation of silicon. The elemental composition and thicknesses of dielectric layers have been studied using Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and spectral ellipsometry. The electroluminescence (EL) of the samples has been investigated in the “electrolyte–dielectric–semiconductor” system at a positive bias voltage applied to the silicon substrate. An intense band with maxima at 1.9 eV appears on the EL spectra of the SiO2 /Si sample, while the EL spectra of the SiN1.2/SiO2 /Si and SiO2 /SiN0.9/SiO2 /Si samples are characterized by the presence of bands with the maximum values of 1.9, 2.3 and 2.7 eV. The nature of these bands is discussed. Passing a charge in the range of 100–500 mC/ cm2 through the SiO2 /SiN0.9/SiO2 /Si sample, an increase in the EL intensity was recorded in the entire visible range. Passing a charge of 1 C/cm2 through a sample with a three-layer dielectric film resulted in the EL intensity decrease. It can be explained by the upper oxide layer degradation. It has been shown that silicon nitride deposited on top of the SiO2 layer protects the oxide layer from field degradation and premature breakdown. The most stable electroluminescence when exposed to a strong electric field is observed for the structure SiN1.2/SiO2 /Si.
About the Authors
I. A. Romanov
Belarusian State University
Belarus
Belarus
Romanov Ivan A., Junior Researcher
5, Kurchatov Str., 220108, Minsk
F. F. Komarov
A. N. Sevchenko Institute of Applied Physical Problems of Belarusian State University; National University of Science and Technology MISIS
Belarus
Belarus
Komarov Fadei F., Corresponding Member, D. Sc. (Physics and Mathematics), Head of the Laboratory
7, Kurchatov Str., 220108, Minsk
L. A. Vlasukova
Belarusian State University
Belarus
Belarus
Vlasukova Liudmila A., Ph. D. (Physics and Mathematics), Head of the Laboratory
5, Kurchatov Str., 220108, Minsk
I. N. Parkhomenko
Belarusian State University
Belarus
Belarus
Parkhomenko Irina N., Ph. D. (Physics and Mathematics), Senior researcher
5, Kurchatov Str., 220108, Minsk
N. S. Kovalchuk
Joint Stock Company “Integral”
Belarus
Belarus
Kovalchuk Natalia S., Ph. D. (Engineering), Deputy Chief Engineer
121A, Kazinets Str., 220108, Minsk
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