Abstract
The morphology of GaN-on-GaN vertical p-i-n diode devices after reverse-bias electrical stressing to breakdown has been investigated. All failed devices had irreversible structural damage, showing large surface craters that were ∼15-35 μm deep with lengthy surface cracks. Cross-sectional electron micrographs of failed devices showed substantial concentrations of threading dislocations around the cracks and near the crater surfaces. Progressive ion-milling across damaged devices revealed high densities of threading dislocations and the presence of voids beneath the surface cracks; these features were not observed in any unstressed devices. These results should serve as a useful reference for future reliability studies of vertical high-power GaN devices.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 063402 |
Journal | Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2020 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films