Dependence of reverse bias leakage on depletion width and V-pit size in InGaN/GaN light-emitting diodes grown on silicon

The reverse bias leakage characteristics of InGaN/GaN light emitting diodes (LEDs) grown on Si (111) were investigated as a function of two factors: (1) bulk depletion width and (2) V-pit size. The reverse leakage current showed a decreasing trend with an increase in V-pit size, given a fixed deplet...

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Published in:Journal of vacuum science and technology. B, Nanotechnology & microelectronics Nanotechnology & microelectronics, 2015-11, Vol.33 (6)
Main Authors: Kum, Hyun, Kim, Mihyun, Lee, Dong-gun, Tak, Youngjo, Maeng, Jongsun, Kim, Joosung, Gu, Gilho, Kim, Joong Jung, Kim, Yongil, Kim, Jun-Youn, Park, Youngsoo
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Language:English
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Summary:The reverse bias leakage characteristics of InGaN/GaN light emitting diodes (LEDs) grown on Si (111) were investigated as a function of two factors: (1) bulk depletion width and (2) V-pit size. The reverse leakage current showed a decreasing trend with an increase in V-pit size, given a fixed depletion width. Atomic probe tomography was used to verify that a reduction in electric field near the vicinity of threading dislocations suppresses field-assisted carrier emission, reducing reverse leakage. Calculations using the appropriate theory show a reasonable agreement with the experimental results. These findings further elucidate the role of V-pits as passivation for reverse leakage paths and may be useful for not only LEDs but GaN-based power devices as well.
ISSN:2166-2746
2166-2754
DOI:10.1116/1.4933039