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PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A RELAXED GAN/INGAN STRUCTURE
Carole Pernel, Amélie Dussaigne
COMMISSARIAT A` L’E´ NERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX E´ NERGIES ALTERNATIVES, Paris (FR)·Sep. 5, 2023·US
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FIG. 1
FIGS. 1A and 1B schematically represent, in a cross- section view, a device comprising a GaN/InGaN structure according to different particular embodiments of …
FIG. 2
FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D schematically represent differ- ent steps of the process for manufacturing the device com- prising a GaN/InGaN structure, according to …
FIG. 3
FIGS. 3A, 3B and 3C schematically represent different steps of the process for manufacturing the device comprising a GaN/InGaN structure, according to another …
FIG. 4
FIG. 4 schematically represents a step of electrochemi- cally anodising InGaN mesas in a particular embodiment of the invention. 5
FIG. 5
performance graph
FIG. 5 is a graph representing different phenomena (pre- breakdown, porosification and electropolishing) occurring during an anodisation step, as a function of …
FIG. 6
FIG. 6A, the regrowth is lateral and a subsequent pixeli- sation step by etching is advantageously performed. It is also possible to passivate the flanks with a …
FIG. 7
FIG. 7B. Annealing is then carried out, for example at 900° C. (
Claims
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
3 independent · 11 dependent
1
IndependentGaNInGaNInGaNInGaNGaN/InGaN structure with InGaN mesas on doped GaN layer
A process comprising the following steps of: a) providing a device comprising: a GaN/InGaN structure comprising an electrically con-ductive doped GaN layer locally covered with InGaN mesas, the InGaN mesas comprising a doped InGaN layer and an undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer, B₂ an electrically insulating layer substantially covering the electrically conductive doped GaN layer between the mesas, b) electrically connecting the electrically conductive doped InGaN layer of the device and a counter-elec-trode to a voltage or current generator, c) dipping the device and the counter-electrode into an electrolyte solution, d) porosifying the doped InGaN layer of the mesas by applying a voltage or current between the electrically conductive doped GaN layer and the counter-electrode, e) forming an InGaN layer by epitaxy on the InGaN mesas, whereby a relaxed epitaxially grown InGaN layer is obtained, wherein the electrolyte solution does not contact the electrically conductive doped GaN layer between the mesas.
2
Dependent← claim 1InGaN
The process according to claim 1, wherein the undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer has a thickness ranging from 0.25 to 3 nm.
3
Dependent← claim 1SiO₂SiN
The process according to claim 1, wherein the electri-cally insulating layer is of SiO₂ or SiN.
4
Dependent← claim 1
The process according to claim 1, wherein the device provided in step a) is manufactured by forming the electri-cally insulating layer and then the InGaN mesas.
5
Dependent← claim 1
The process according to claim 1, wherein the device provided in step a) is manufactured by forming the InGaN mesas and then the electrically insulating layer.
6
Dependent← claim 1Al₂O₃Si
The process according to claim 1, wherein the electri-cally conductive doped GaN layer covers a support of sapphire or silicon.
7
Dependent← claim 1
The process according to claim 1, wherein the mesas have a thickness of less than 100 nm.
8
Dependent← claim 1InGaN
The process according to claim 1, wherein the process comprises a step during which an implantation doping or metal-organic vapour phase epitaxy doping step is carried out on the InGaN mesas.
10
Dependent← claim 1InGaNInGaN
The process according to claim 1, wherein the InGaN mesas of the structure provided in step a) are obtained according to the following steps of: depositing a full-plate InGaN layer, locally performing an implantation doping or metal-or-ganic vapour phase epitaxy doping step in the full-plate InGaN layer so as to have doped and undoped zones, depositing an unintentionally doped or weakly doped full-plate InGaN layer onto the full-plate InGaN layer, etching the full-plate InGaN layer through the undoped or weakly doped full-plate InGaN layer so as to remove the undoped zones, whereby InGaN mesas comprising a doped InGaN layer and an undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer are locally formed.
12
Dependent← claim 1InGaN
The process according to claim 1, wherein the undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer has a concentration of less than 5*1017 at/cm3.
13
IndependentGaNInGaNInGaNInGaNGaN/InGaN structure with InGaN mesas on doped GaN layer
A process comprising the following steps of: a) providing a device comprising: a GaN/InGaN structure comprising an electrically con-ductive doped GaN layer locally covered with InGaN mesas, the InGaN mesas comprising a doped InGaN layer and an undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer having a thickness ranging from 0.25 to 3 nm, an electrically insulating layer covering the electrically conductive doped GaN layer between the mesas, b) electrically connecting the electrically conductive doped GaN layer of the device and a counter-electrode to a voltage or current generator, 5 c) dipping the device and the counter-electrode into an electrolyte solution, d) applying a voltage or current between the electrically conductive doped GaN layer and the second so as to porosify the doped InGaN layer of the mesas, e) forming an InGaN layer by epitaxy on the InGaN mesas, whereby a relaxed epitaxially grown InGaN layer is obtained.
14
IndependentGaNInGaNInGaNInGaNGaN/InGaN structure with InGaN mesas on doped GaN layer
A process comprising the following steps of: a) providing a device comprising: 15 a GaN/InGaN structure comprising an electrically con-ductive doped GaN layer locally covered with InGaN mesas, the InGaN mesas comprising a doped B₂ InGaN layer and an undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer, and wherein the InGaN mesas have a thickness of less than 100 nm, an electrically insulating layer covering the electrically conductive doped GaN layer between the mesas, b) electrically connecting the electrically conductive doped GaN layer of the device and a counter-electrode to a voltage or current generator, c) dipping the device and the counter-electrode into an electrolyte solution, d) applying a voltage or current between the electrically conductive doped GaN layer and the second so as to porosify the doped InGaN layer of the mesas, e) forming an InGaN layer by epitaxy on the InGaN mesas, whereby a relaxed epitaxially grown InGaN layer is obtained. ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
Device structures
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
GaN/InGaN structure with InGaN mesas on doped GaN layer
InGaNrelaxed epitaxial layer
SiO₂insulating fill between mesas
InGaNundoped cap layer
InGaNdoped mesa layer
GaNconductive base layer
substratesupportsubstrate support
Materials
Materials described outside the worked examples.
doped GaN layer (electrically conductive)
GaN
Conductive Substrate Layer
doped InGaN layer
InGaN
Process steps
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
1
Electrochemical Porosification
Step 1
Process details
protection:electrically insulating layer prevents electrolyte contact with GaN layer between mesas
electrolyte:electrolyte solution
applied signal:voltage or current
electrode connection:doped GaN layer and counter-electrode connected to voltage or current generator
Characterization
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
device performance measurement
Device Performance Measurement
FIG. 5 is a graph representing different phenomena (pre- breakdown, porosification and electropolishing) occurring during an anodisation step, as a function of …
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
Property
Value
Material
undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer thickness (claim 2/claim 13)
—
InGaN
InGaN mesa total thickness (claim 7/claim 14)
—
Cited prior art
Patents and literature cited by this patent (applicant and examiner references).
Cited patents · 5
US 2009/0001416 A12009/0001416 A1 1/2009 Chua et al.
US 2009/0140274 A12009/0140274 A1 6/2009 Wierer, Jr. et al.
WO 2019027820 A1WO 2019027820 A1 2/2019
US 2013/0011656 A12013/0011656 A1 1/2013 Zhang et al.
US 2017/0237234 A12017/0237234 A1 8/2017 Han et al.
Cited non-patent literature · 2
Even,A. et al: “Enhanced In incorporation in full InGaN heterostructure grown on relaxed InGaN pseudo-substrate” IN: Applied Physics Letters 110, Jun. 26, 2017, pp. 262103-262103-5.
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PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A RELAXED GAN/INGAN STRUCTURE
Carole Pernel, Amélie Dussaigne
COMMISSARIAT A` L’E´ NERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX E´ NERGIES ALTERNATIVES, Paris (FR)·Sep. 5, 2023·US
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FIG. 1
FIGS. 1A and 1B schematically represent, in a cross- section view, a device comprising a GaN/InGaN structure according to different particular embodiments of …
FIG. 2
FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D schematically represent differ- ent steps of the process for manufacturing the device com- prising a GaN/InGaN structure, according to …
FIG. 3
FIGS. 3A, 3B and 3C schematically represent different steps of the process for manufacturing the device comprising a GaN/InGaN structure, according to another …
FIG. 4
FIG. 4 schematically represents a step of electrochemi- cally anodising InGaN mesas in a particular embodiment of the invention. 5
FIG. 5
performance graph
FIG. 5 is a graph representing different phenomena (pre- breakdown, porosification and electropolishing) occurring during an anodisation step, as a function of …
FIG. 6
FIG. 6A, the regrowth is lateral and a subsequent pixeli- sation step by etching is advantageously performed. It is also possible to passivate the flanks with a …
FIG. 7
FIG. 7B. Annealing is then carried out, for example at 900° C. (
Claims
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
3 independent · 11 dependent
1
IndependentGaNInGaNInGaNInGaNGaN/InGaN structure with InGaN mesas on doped GaN layer
A process comprising the following steps of: a) providing a device comprising: a GaN/InGaN structure comprising an electrically con-ductive doped GaN layer locally covered with InGaN mesas, the InGaN mesas comprising a doped InGaN layer and an undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer, B₂ an electrically insulating layer substantially covering the electrically conductive doped GaN layer between the mesas, b) electrically connecting the electrically conductive doped InGaN layer of the device and a counter-elec-trode to a voltage or current generator, c) dipping the device and the counter-electrode into an electrolyte solution, d) porosifying the doped InGaN layer of the mesas by applying a voltage or current between the electrically conductive doped GaN layer and the counter-electrode, e) forming an InGaN layer by epitaxy on the InGaN mesas, whereby a relaxed epitaxially grown InGaN layer is obtained, wherein the electrolyte solution does not contact the electrically conductive doped GaN layer between the mesas.
2
Dependent← claim 1InGaN
The process according to claim 1, wherein the undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer has a thickness ranging from 0.25 to 3 nm.
3
Dependent← claim 1SiO₂SiN
The process according to claim 1, wherein the electri-cally insulating layer is of SiO₂ or SiN.
4
Dependent← claim 1
The process according to claim 1, wherein the device provided in step a) is manufactured by forming the electri-cally insulating layer and then the InGaN mesas.
5
Dependent← claim 1
The process according to claim 1, wherein the device provided in step a) is manufactured by forming the InGaN mesas and then the electrically insulating layer.
6
Dependent← claim 1Al₂O₃Si
The process according to claim 1, wherein the electri-cally conductive doped GaN layer covers a support of sapphire or silicon.
7
Dependent← claim 1
The process according to claim 1, wherein the mesas have a thickness of less than 100 nm.
8
Dependent← claim 1InGaN
The process according to claim 1, wherein the process comprises a step during which an implantation doping or metal-organic vapour phase epitaxy doping step is carried out on the InGaN mesas.
10
Dependent← claim 1InGaNInGaN
The process according to claim 1, wherein the InGaN mesas of the structure provided in step a) are obtained according to the following steps of: depositing a full-plate InGaN layer, locally performing an implantation doping or metal-or-ganic vapour phase epitaxy doping step in the full-plate InGaN layer so as to have doped and undoped zones, depositing an unintentionally doped or weakly doped full-plate InGaN layer onto the full-plate InGaN layer, etching the full-plate InGaN layer through the undoped or weakly doped full-plate InGaN layer so as to remove the undoped zones, whereby InGaN mesas comprising a doped InGaN layer and an undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer are locally formed.
12
Dependent← claim 1InGaN
The process according to claim 1, wherein the undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer has a concentration of less than 5*1017 at/cm3.
13
IndependentGaNInGaNInGaNInGaNGaN/InGaN structure with InGaN mesas on doped GaN layer
A process comprising the following steps of: a) providing a device comprising: a GaN/InGaN structure comprising an electrically con-ductive doped GaN layer locally covered with InGaN mesas, the InGaN mesas comprising a doped InGaN layer and an undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer having a thickness ranging from 0.25 to 3 nm, an electrically insulating layer covering the electrically conductive doped GaN layer between the mesas, b) electrically connecting the electrically conductive doped GaN layer of the device and a counter-electrode to a voltage or current generator, 5 c) dipping the device and the counter-electrode into an electrolyte solution, d) applying a voltage or current between the electrically conductive doped GaN layer and the second so as to porosify the doped InGaN layer of the mesas, e) forming an InGaN layer by epitaxy on the InGaN mesas, whereby a relaxed epitaxially grown InGaN layer is obtained.
14
IndependentGaNInGaNInGaNInGaNGaN/InGaN structure with InGaN mesas on doped GaN layer
A process comprising the following steps of: a) providing a device comprising: 15 a GaN/InGaN structure comprising an electrically con-ductive doped GaN layer locally covered with InGaN mesas, the InGaN mesas comprising a doped B₂ InGaN layer and an undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer, and wherein the InGaN mesas have a thickness of less than 100 nm, an electrically insulating layer covering the electrically conductive doped GaN layer between the mesas, b) electrically connecting the electrically conductive doped GaN layer of the device and a counter-electrode to a voltage or current generator, c) dipping the device and the counter-electrode into an electrolyte solution, d) applying a voltage or current between the electrically conductive doped GaN layer and the second so as to porosify the doped InGaN layer of the mesas, e) forming an InGaN layer by epitaxy on the InGaN mesas, whereby a relaxed epitaxially grown InGaN layer is obtained. ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
Device structures
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
GaN/InGaN structure with InGaN mesas on doped GaN layer
InGaNrelaxed epitaxial layer
SiO₂insulating fill between mesas
InGaNundoped cap layer
InGaNdoped mesa layer
GaNconductive base layer
substratesupportsubstrate support
Materials
Materials described outside the worked examples.
doped GaN layer (electrically conductive)
GaN
Conductive Substrate Layer
doped InGaN layer
InGaN
Process steps
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
1
Electrochemical Porosification
Step 1
Process details
protection:electrically insulating layer prevents electrolyte contact with GaN layer between mesas
electrolyte:electrolyte solution
applied signal:voltage or current
electrode connection:doped GaN layer and counter-electrode connected to voltage or current generator
Characterization
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
device performance measurement
Device Performance Measurement
FIG. 5 is a graph representing different phenomena (pre- breakdown, porosification and electropolishing) occurring during an anodisation step, as a function of …
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
Property
Value
Material
undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer thickness (claim 2/claim 13)
—
InGaN
InGaN mesa total thickness (claim 7/claim 14)
—
Cited prior art
Patents and literature cited by this patent (applicant and examiner references).
Cited patents · 5
US 2009/0001416 A12009/0001416 A1 1/2009 Chua et al.
US 2009/0140274 A12009/0140274 A1 6/2009 Wierer, Jr. et al.
WO 2019027820 A1WO 2019027820 A1 2/2019
US 2013/0011656 A12013/0011656 A1 1/2013 Zhang et al.
US 2017/0237234 A12017/0237234 A1 8/2017 Han et al.
Cited non-patent literature · 2
Even,A. et al: “Enhanced In incorporation in full InGaN heterostructure grown on relaxed InGaN pseudo-substrate” IN: Applied Physics Letters 110, Jun. 26, 2017, pp. 262103-262103-5.
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PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A RELAXED GAN/INGAN STRUCTURE
Carole Pernel, Amélie Dussaigne
COMMISSARIAT A` L’E´ NERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX E´ NERGIES ALTERNATIVES, Paris (FR)·Sep. 5, 2023·US
Drawings
Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1
FIGS. 1A and 1B schematically represent, in a cross- section view, a device comprising a GaN/InGaN structure according to different particular embodiments of …
FIG. 2
FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D schematically represent differ- ent steps of the process for manufacturing the device com- prising a GaN/InGaN structure, according to …
FIG. 3
FIGS. 3A, 3B and 3C schematically represent different steps of the process for manufacturing the device comprising a GaN/InGaN structure, according to another …
FIG. 4
FIG. 4 schematically represents a step of electrochemi- cally anodising InGaN mesas in a particular embodiment of the invention. 5
FIG. 5
performance graph
FIG. 5 is a graph representing different phenomena (pre- breakdown, porosification and electropolishing) occurring during an anodisation step, as a function of …
FIG. 6
FIG. 6A, the regrowth is lateral and a subsequent pixeli- sation step by etching is advantageously performed. It is also possible to passivate the flanks with a …
FIG. 7
FIG. 7B. Annealing is then carried out, for example at 900° C. (
Claims
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
3 independent · 11 dependent
1
IndependentGaNInGaNInGaNInGaNGaN/InGaN structure with InGaN mesas on doped GaN layer
A process comprising the following steps of: a) providing a device comprising: a GaN/InGaN structure comprising an electrically con-ductive doped GaN layer locally covered with InGaN mesas, the InGaN mesas comprising a doped InGaN layer and an undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer, B₂ an electrically insulating layer substantially covering the electrically conductive doped GaN layer between the mesas, b) electrically connecting the electrically conductive doped InGaN layer of the device and a counter-elec-trode to a voltage or current generator, c) dipping the device and the counter-electrode into an electrolyte solution, d) porosifying the doped InGaN layer of the mesas by applying a voltage or current between the electrically conductive doped GaN layer and the counter-electrode, e) forming an InGaN layer by epitaxy on the InGaN mesas, whereby a relaxed epitaxially grown InGaN layer is obtained, wherein the electrolyte solution does not contact the electrically conductive doped GaN layer between the mesas.
2
Dependent← claim 1InGaN
The process according to claim 1, wherein the undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer has a thickness ranging from 0.25 to 3 nm.
3
Dependent← claim 1SiO₂SiN
The process according to claim 1, wherein the electri-cally insulating layer is of SiO₂ or SiN.
4
Dependent← claim 1
The process according to claim 1, wherein the device provided in step a) is manufactured by forming the electri-cally insulating layer and then the InGaN mesas.
5
Dependent← claim 1
The process according to claim 1, wherein the device provided in step a) is manufactured by forming the InGaN mesas and then the electrically insulating layer.
6
Dependent← claim 1Al₂O₃Si
The process according to claim 1, wherein the electri-cally conductive doped GaN layer covers a support of sapphire or silicon.
7
Dependent← claim 1
The process according to claim 1, wherein the mesas have a thickness of less than 100 nm.
8
Dependent← claim 1InGaN
The process according to claim 1, wherein the process comprises a step during which an implantation doping or metal-organic vapour phase epitaxy doping step is carried out on the InGaN mesas.
10
Dependent← claim 1InGaNInGaN
The process according to claim 1, wherein the InGaN mesas of the structure provided in step a) are obtained according to the following steps of: depositing a full-plate InGaN layer, locally performing an implantation doping or metal-or-ganic vapour phase epitaxy doping step in the full-plate InGaN layer so as to have doped and undoped zones, depositing an unintentionally doped or weakly doped full-plate InGaN layer onto the full-plate InGaN layer, etching the full-plate InGaN layer through the undoped or weakly doped full-plate InGaN layer so as to remove the undoped zones, whereby InGaN mesas comprising a doped InGaN layer and an undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer are locally formed.
12
Dependent← claim 1InGaN
The process according to claim 1, wherein the undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer has a concentration of less than 5*1017 at/cm3.
13
IndependentGaNInGaNInGaNInGaNGaN/InGaN structure with InGaN mesas on doped GaN layer
A process comprising the following steps of: a) providing a device comprising: a GaN/InGaN structure comprising an electrically con-ductive doped GaN layer locally covered with InGaN mesas, the InGaN mesas comprising a doped InGaN layer and an undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer having a thickness ranging from 0.25 to 3 nm, an electrically insulating layer covering the electrically conductive doped GaN layer between the mesas, b) electrically connecting the electrically conductive doped GaN layer of the device and a counter-electrode to a voltage or current generator, 5 c) dipping the device and the counter-electrode into an electrolyte solution, d) applying a voltage or current between the electrically conductive doped GaN layer and the second so as to porosify the doped InGaN layer of the mesas, e) forming an InGaN layer by epitaxy on the InGaN mesas, whereby a relaxed epitaxially grown InGaN layer is obtained.
14
IndependentGaNInGaNInGaNInGaNGaN/InGaN structure with InGaN mesas on doped GaN layer
A process comprising the following steps of: a) providing a device comprising: 15 a GaN/InGaN structure comprising an electrically con-ductive doped GaN layer locally covered with InGaN mesas, the InGaN mesas comprising a doped B₂ InGaN layer and an undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer, and wherein the InGaN mesas have a thickness of less than 100 nm, an electrically insulating layer covering the electrically conductive doped GaN layer between the mesas, b) electrically connecting the electrically conductive doped GaN layer of the device and a counter-electrode to a voltage or current generator, c) dipping the device and the counter-electrode into an electrolyte solution, d) applying a voltage or current between the electrically conductive doped GaN layer and the second so as to porosify the doped InGaN layer of the mesas, e) forming an InGaN layer by epitaxy on the InGaN mesas, whereby a relaxed epitaxially grown InGaN layer is obtained. ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
Device structures
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
GaN/InGaN structure with InGaN mesas on doped GaN layer
InGaNrelaxed epitaxial layer
SiO₂insulating fill between mesas
InGaNundoped cap layer
InGaNdoped mesa layer
GaNconductive base layer
substratesupportsubstrate support
Materials
Materials described outside the worked examples.
doped GaN layer (electrically conductive)
GaN
Conductive Substrate Layer
doped InGaN layer
InGaN
Process steps
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
1
Electrochemical Porosification
Step 1
Process details
protection:electrically insulating layer prevents electrolyte contact with GaN layer between mesas
electrolyte:electrolyte solution
applied signal:voltage or current
electrode connection:doped GaN layer and counter-electrode connected to voltage or current generator
Characterization
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
device performance measurement
Device Performance Measurement
FIG. 5 is a graph representing different phenomena (pre- breakdown, porosification and electropolishing) occurring during an anodisation step, as a function of …
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
Property
Value
Material
undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer thickness (claim 2/claim 13)
—
InGaN
InGaN mesa total thickness (claim 7/claim 14)
—
Cited prior art
Patents and literature cited by this patent (applicant and examiner references).
Cited patents · 5
US 2009/0001416 A12009/0001416 A1 1/2009 Chua et al.
US 2009/0140274 A12009/0140274 A1 6/2009 Wierer, Jr. et al.
WO 2019027820 A1WO 2019027820 A1 2/2019
US 2013/0011656 A12013/0011656 A1 1/2013 Zhang et al.
US 2017/0237234 A12017/0237234 A1 8/2017 Han et al.
Cited non-patent literature · 2
Even,A. et al: “Enhanced In incorporation in full InGaN heterostructure grown on relaxed InGaN pseudo-substrate” IN: Applied Physics Letters 110, Jun. 26, 2017, pp. 262103-262103-5.
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PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A RELAXED GAN/INGAN STRUCTURE
Carole Pernel, Amélie Dussaigne
COMMISSARIAT A` L’E´ NERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX E´ NERGIES ALTERNATIVES, Paris (FR)·Sep. 5, 2023·US
Drawings
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FIG. 1
FIGS. 1A and 1B schematically represent, in a cross- section view, a device comprising a GaN/InGaN structure according to different particular embodiments of …
FIG. 2
FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D schematically represent differ- ent steps of the process for manufacturing the device com- prising a GaN/InGaN structure, according to …
FIG. 3
FIGS. 3A, 3B and 3C schematically represent different steps of the process for manufacturing the device comprising a GaN/InGaN structure, according to another …
FIG. 4
FIG. 4 schematically represents a step of electrochemi- cally anodising InGaN mesas in a particular embodiment of the invention. 5
FIG. 5
performance graph
FIG. 5 is a graph representing different phenomena (pre- breakdown, porosification and electropolishing) occurring during an anodisation step, as a function of …
FIG. 6
FIG. 6A, the regrowth is lateral and a subsequent pixeli- sation step by etching is advantageously performed. It is also possible to passivate the flanks with a …
FIG. 7
FIG. 7B. Annealing is then carried out, for example at 900° C. (
Claims
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
3 independent · 11 dependent
1
IndependentGaNInGaNInGaNInGaNGaN/InGaN structure with InGaN mesas on doped GaN layer
A process comprising the following steps of: a) providing a device comprising: a GaN/InGaN structure comprising an electrically con-ductive doped GaN layer locally covered with InGaN mesas, the InGaN mesas comprising a doped InGaN layer and an undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer, B₂ an electrically insulating layer substantially covering the electrically conductive doped GaN layer between the mesas, b) electrically connecting the electrically conductive doped InGaN layer of the device and a counter-elec-trode to a voltage or current generator, c) dipping the device and the counter-electrode into an electrolyte solution, d) porosifying the doped InGaN layer of the mesas by applying a voltage or current between the electrically conductive doped GaN layer and the counter-electrode, e) forming an InGaN layer by epitaxy on the InGaN mesas, whereby a relaxed epitaxially grown InGaN layer is obtained, wherein the electrolyte solution does not contact the electrically conductive doped GaN layer between the mesas.
2
Dependent← claim 1InGaN
The process according to claim 1, wherein the undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer has a thickness ranging from 0.25 to 3 nm.
3
Dependent← claim 1SiO₂SiN
The process according to claim 1, wherein the electri-cally insulating layer is of SiO₂ or SiN.
4
Dependent← claim 1
The process according to claim 1, wherein the device provided in step a) is manufactured by forming the electri-cally insulating layer and then the InGaN mesas.
5
Dependent← claim 1
The process according to claim 1, wherein the device provided in step a) is manufactured by forming the InGaN mesas and then the electrically insulating layer.
6
Dependent← claim 1Al₂O₃Si
The process according to claim 1, wherein the electri-cally conductive doped GaN layer covers a support of sapphire or silicon.
7
Dependent← claim 1
The process according to claim 1, wherein the mesas have a thickness of less than 100 nm.
8
Dependent← claim 1InGaN
The process according to claim 1, wherein the process comprises a step during which an implantation doping or metal-organic vapour phase epitaxy doping step is carried out on the InGaN mesas.
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Dependent← claim 1InGaNInGaN
The process according to claim 1, wherein the InGaN mesas of the structure provided in step a) are obtained according to the following steps of: depositing a full-plate InGaN layer, locally performing an implantation doping or metal-or-ganic vapour phase epitaxy doping step in the full-plate InGaN layer so as to have doped and undoped zones, depositing an unintentionally doped or weakly doped full-plate InGaN layer onto the full-plate InGaN layer, etching the full-plate InGaN layer through the undoped or weakly doped full-plate InGaN layer so as to remove the undoped zones, whereby InGaN mesas comprising a doped InGaN layer and an undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer are locally formed.
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Dependent← claim 1InGaN
The process according to claim 1, wherein the undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer has a concentration of less than 5*1017 at/cm3.
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IndependentGaNInGaNInGaNInGaNGaN/InGaN structure with InGaN mesas on doped GaN layer
A process comprising the following steps of: a) providing a device comprising: a GaN/InGaN structure comprising an electrically con-ductive doped GaN layer locally covered with InGaN mesas, the InGaN mesas comprising a doped InGaN layer and an undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer having a thickness ranging from 0.25 to 3 nm, an electrically insulating layer covering the electrically conductive doped GaN layer between the mesas, b) electrically connecting the electrically conductive doped GaN layer of the device and a counter-electrode to a voltage or current generator, 5 c) dipping the device and the counter-electrode into an electrolyte solution, d) applying a voltage or current between the electrically conductive doped GaN layer and the second so as to porosify the doped InGaN layer of the mesas, e) forming an InGaN layer by epitaxy on the InGaN mesas, whereby a relaxed epitaxially grown InGaN layer is obtained.
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IndependentGaNInGaNInGaNInGaNGaN/InGaN structure with InGaN mesas on doped GaN layer
A process comprising the following steps of: a) providing a device comprising: 15 a GaN/InGaN structure comprising an electrically con-ductive doped GaN layer locally covered with InGaN mesas, the InGaN mesas comprising a doped B₂ InGaN layer and an undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer, and wherein the InGaN mesas have a thickness of less than 100 nm, an electrically insulating layer covering the electrically conductive doped GaN layer between the mesas, b) electrically connecting the electrically conductive doped GaN layer of the device and a counter-electrode to a voltage or current generator, c) dipping the device and the counter-electrode into an electrolyte solution, d) applying a voltage or current between the electrically conductive doped GaN layer and the second so as to porosify the doped InGaN layer of the mesas, e) forming an InGaN layer by epitaxy on the InGaN mesas, whereby a relaxed epitaxially grown InGaN layer is obtained. ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
Device structures
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
GaN/InGaN structure with InGaN mesas on doped GaN layer
InGaNrelaxed epitaxial layer
SiO₂insulating fill between mesas
InGaNundoped cap layer
InGaNdoped mesa layer
GaNconductive base layer
substratesupportsubstrate support
Materials
Materials described outside the worked examples.
doped GaN layer (electrically conductive)
GaN
Conductive Substrate Layer
doped InGaN layer
InGaN
Process steps
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
1
Electrochemical Porosification
Step 1
Process details
protection:electrically insulating layer prevents electrolyte contact with GaN layer between mesas
electrolyte:electrolyte solution
applied signal:voltage or current
electrode connection:doped GaN layer and counter-electrode connected to voltage or current generator
Characterization
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
device performance measurement
Device Performance Measurement
FIG. 5 is a graph representing different phenomena (pre- breakdown, porosification and electropolishing) occurring during an anodisation step, as a function of …
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
Property
Value
Material
undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer thickness (claim 2/claim 13)
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InGaN
InGaN mesa total thickness (claim 7/claim 14)
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Cited prior art
Patents and literature cited by this patent (applicant and examiner references).
Cited patents · 5
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Cited non-patent literature · 2
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FIG. 6A, the regrowth is lateral and a subsequent pixeli- sation step by etching is advantageously performed. It is also possible to passivate the flanks with a …
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Enhanced In incorporation in full InGaN heterostructure grown on relaxed InGaN pseudo-substrate.
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dopant concentration in undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer (claim 12)
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Enhanced In incorporation in full InGaN heterostructure grown on relaxed InGaN pseudo-substrate.
Electrical and structural properties of GaN films and GaN/InGaN light-emitting diodes grown on porous GaN templates fabricated by combined electrochemical and photoelectrochemical etching. Jang, Lee-Woo et al. “Electrical and structural properties of GaN films and GaN/InGaN light-emitting diodes grown on porous GaN templates fabricated by combined electrochemical and photoelectrochemical etching” IN: Elsevier Journal fo Alloys and Compounds, 2014, vol. 589, pp. 507-512. Search Report for French application No. FR1914962 dated Aug. 5, 2020.
FIG. 6A, the regrowth is lateral and a subsequent pixeli- sation step by etching is advantageously performed. It is also possible to passivate the flanks with a …
dopant concentration in undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer (claim 12)
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InGaN
Thickness
0.25–3 nm
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Thickness
≤ 1 nm
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Enhanced In incorporation in full InGaN heterostructure grown on relaxed InGaN pseudo-substrate.
Electrical and structural properties of GaN films and GaN/InGaN light-emitting diodes grown on porous GaN templates fabricated by combined electrochemical and photoelectrochemical etching. Jang, Lee-Woo et al. “Electrical and structural properties of GaN films and GaN/InGaN light-emitting diodes grown on porous GaN templates fabricated by combined electrochemical and photoelectrochemical etching” IN: Elsevier Journal fo Alloys and Compounds, 2014, vol. 589, pp. 507-512. Search Report for French application No. FR1914962 dated Aug. 5, 2020.
FIG. 6A, the regrowth is lateral and a subsequent pixeli- sation step by etching is advantageously performed. It is also possible to passivate the flanks with a …
dopant concentration in undoped or weakly doped InGaN layer (claim 12)
—
InGaN
Thickness
0.25–3 nm
—
Thickness
≤ 1 nm
—
Enhanced In incorporation in full InGaN heterostructure grown on relaxed InGaN pseudo-substrate.
Electrical and structural properties of GaN films and GaN/InGaN light-emitting diodes grown on porous GaN templates fabricated by combined electrochemical and photoelectrochemical etching. Jang, Lee-Woo et al. “Electrical and structural properties of GaN films and GaN/InGaN light-emitting diodes grown on porous GaN templates fabricated by combined electrochemical and photoelectrochemical etching” IN: Elsevier Journal fo Alloys and Compounds, 2014, vol. 589, pp. 507-512. Search Report for French application No. FR1914962 dated Aug. 5, 2020.