• Journal of Sensor Science and Technology
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• v.24 no.6
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• pp.379-384
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• 2015

An infrared image sensor is a core device in a thermal imaging system. The fabrication method of a focal plane array (FPA) is a key technology for a high resolution infrared image sensor. Each pixels in the FPA have $Si_3N_4/SiO_2$ membranes including legs to deposit bolometric materials and electrodes on Si readout circuits (ROIC). Instead of polyimide used to form a sacrificial layer, the feasibility of an amorphous silicon (${\alpha}-Si$) was verified experimentally in a $8{\times}8$ micro-bolometer array with a $50{\mu}m$ pitch. The elimination of the polyimide sacrificial layer hardened by a following plasma assisted deposition process is sometimes far from perfect, and thus requires longer plasma ashing times leading to the deformation of the membrane and leg. Since the amorphous Si could be removed in $XeF_2$ gas at room temperature, however, the fabricated micro-bolomertic structure was not damaged seriously. A radio frequency (RF) sputtered nickel oxide film was grown on a $Si_3N_4/SiO_2$ membrane fabricated using a low stress silicon nitride (LSSiN) technology with a LPCVD system. The deformation of the membrane was effectively reduced by a combining the ${\alpha}-Si$ and LSSiN process for a nickel oxide micro-bolometer.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 2006.06a
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• pp.450-450
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• 2006

Organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) as pixels for flat panel displays are being actively pursued because of their relatively simple structure, high brightness, and self-emitting nature [1, 2]. The top-emitting diode structure is preferred because of their geometrical advantage allowing high pixel resolution [3]. To enhance the performance of TOLEDs, it is important to deposit transparent top cathode films, such as transparent conducting oxides (TCOs), which have high transparency as well as low resistance. In this work, we report on investigation of the characteristics of an indium tin oxide (ITO) cathode electrode, which was deposited on organic films by using a radio-frequency magnetron sputtering method, for use in top-emitting organic light emitting diodes (TOLED). The cathode electrode composed of a very thin layer of Mg-Ag and an overlaying ITO film. The Mg-Ag reduces the contact resistivity and plasma damage to the underlying organic layer during the ITO sputtering process. Transfer length method (TLM) patterns were defined by the standard shadow mask for measuring specific contact resistances. The spacing between the TLM pads varied from 30 to $75\;{\mu}m$. The electrical properties of ITO as a function of the deposition and annealing conditions were investigated. The surface roughness as a function of the plasma conditions was determined by Atomic Force Microscopes (AFM).

• KIEE International Transactions on Electrophysics and Applications
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• v.4C no.5
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• pp.220-229
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• 2004

We have examined a technique of one-dimensional (1D) fluid modeling for radio-frequency Ar capacitively coupled plasmas (CCP) between unequal-sized powered and grounded electrodes. In order to simulate a practical CCP reactor configuration with a grounded side wall by the 1D model, it has been assumed that the discharge space has a conic frustum shape; the grounded electrode is larger than the powered one and the discharge space expands with the distance from the powered electrode. In this paper, we focus on how much a 1D model can approximate a 2D model and evaluate their comparisons. The plasma density calculated by the 1D model has been compared with that by a two-dimensional (2D) fluid model, and a qualitative agreement between them has been obtained. In addition, 1D and 2D calculation results for another reactor configuration with equal-sized electrodes have also been presented together for comparison. In the discussion, four CCP models, which are 1D and 2D models with symmetric and asymmetric geometries, are compared with each other and the DC self-bias voltage has been focused on as a characteristic property that reflects the unequal electrode surface areas. Reactor configuration and experimental parameters, which the self-bias depends on, have been investigated to develop the ID modeling for reactor geometry with unequal-sized electrodes.

• Korean Journal of Materials Research
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.149-155
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• 2011

We investigated tribological characteristics of diamond-like carbon (DLC) in a condition with carbon nanotube (CNT) content of 1wt% in aqueous solution. Si-DLC films were deposited by radio frequency plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (RF-PECVD) process on Al6061 aluminum alloy. In this study, the deposition of DLC films was carried out in vacuum with a chamber pressure of 10-5 to 10-3 Torr achieved by mechanical pump followed by turbo molecular pump. The surface adsorbed oxygen on the Aluminum substrates was removed by passing Ar gas for 10 minutes. The RF power was maintained at 500W throughout the experiment. A buffer layer of HMDSO was deposited on the substrate to improve the adhesion of DLC coating. At this point CH4 gas was introduced in the chamber using gas flow controller and DLC coating was deposited on the buffer layer along with HMDSO for 50 min. The thickness of 1 ${\mu}m$ was obtained for DLC films on aluminum substrates The tribological properties of as synthesized DLC films were analyzed by wear test in the presence of dry air, water and lubricant such as CNT ink.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 1991.07a
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• pp.233-237
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• 1991

In the study, samples were made on the electrode in internal glass bell jar by the radio frequency discharge polymerization. The polymerization rate of samples was observed as a function of r.f. discharge power. The characteristics of polymers obtained from TMDSO and HMDSO were analyzed by FT-IR and TGA, and their electrical properties were examined on insulation resistivity, breakdown voltage, dielectric constant, and tan ${\delta}$. (1) There was no difference between PPTMDSO and PPHMDSO in a polymerization rate and thermal and electrical properties. (2) The growing rates of thin film with discharge powers were from $0.42{\mu}/h$ to $1.2{\mu}m/h$. (3) According to IR spectra analysis, discharge power did not effect polymer structure due to polyermization mechanism and effected only polymerization rate. (4) PPTMDSO and PPHMDSO were thermally resistive polymers which did not decompose to $300^{\circ}C$.

• Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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• 2003.03a
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• pp.130-130
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• 2003

일반적으로 Indium tin oxide (ITO)는 유기EL 소자 제작 공정에서 필수 불가결한 물질로 알려져 있다. ITO는 정공 수송의 기능을 하게 되는데 정공 주입의 효율을 향상시키기 위해서는 ITO 표면의 저 저항화와 ITO/유기박막 접합계면의 일함수 값의 적절한 균형이 중요하다. 그리고 현재 플라즈마를 이용한 ITO 기판의 세정은 산소 래디칼을 이용하여 표면을 산화하는 방식인 산소 플라즈마를 이용한 세정 방법이 널리 이용되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 ITO 표면의 탄소 오염물을 제거하여 저항특성을 향상시키기 위하여 원거리 산소와 수소 플라즈마 세정을 적용하였고, 그에 따른 탄소를 포함하는 오염물의 제거 효율과 산소와 수소 플라즈마로 처리된 ITO 표면의 특징을 기술하였다. 실험에 사용된 플라즈마 소스는 radio-frequency(RF) 플라즈마이고, 원거리 플라즈마 세정 시스템과 표면 분석 장비인 X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)가 in-situ로 연결되어 있는 진공장비로 분석을 하였다 플라즈마 세정 전에 전처리 세정을 시행하지 알았으며, 세정 후 in-situ XPS에 의해서 화학 조성 및 결합 구조의 변화를 분석하였다. 또한 일함수와 면저항 값을 측정하고 그에 따른 표면의 저항 특성 및 표면 전위에 관하여 세정 효율과 연관지어 해석하였다. 원거리 산소/수소 플라즈마 세정 후 ITO 표면의 탄소오염물이 검출한계 이하로 효과적으로 제거된 것을 in-situ XPS 분석 결과로 확인하였고, 플라즈마 처리 순서 및 플라즈마 파워를 변화하여 그에 따른 표면의 결합 상태 및 화학 조성의 변화를 비교 분석하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Marine Engineers Conference
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• 2005.06a
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• pp.388-394
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• 2005

A typical honeycomb sandwich panel consists of two thin, high-strength facings bonded to a thick, light-weight core. Each component by itself is relatively weak and flexible, but when it combind in a sandwich panel they produce a structure that is stiff, strong, and lightweight. In addition to use in honeycomb sandwich panels, honeycomb is used for energy absorption, radio frequency shielding, light diffusion, and to direct air flow.Accordingly, the usage of honeycomb sandwich structure is very widely applied to the aircraft, the automobile, and marine industry, etc., because of these advantages. Generally, this honeycomb sandwich structure is manufactured by autoclave process.In this study, the honeycomb sandwich structure was produced by prepreg. To prove the suitability the honeycomb sandwich structure with prepreg, The optimum design of the skin materials and honeycomb sandwich structure were evaluated with the theory of stress analysis.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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• v.35 no.11A
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• pp.1091-1096
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• 2010

Stiction in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) has been a major failure mechanism. Especially, in RF MEMS switches, moving parts often suffered in-use and release related stiction problems. Some materials and methods have been used to prevent this problem. Diamond-like carbon (DLC) has not only been used as a protective material owing to its good mechanical properties but also has been used as a hydrophobic material. Its properties could be controlled by post annealing treatment in various conditions. We synthesized DLC films using a radio frequency plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (RF PECVD) method on silicon substrates using methane ($CH_4$) and hydrogen ($H_2$) gas. Then, the change of the hydrophobic property of the films was investigated undervarious annealing temperatures in nitrogen and in oxygen ambient. The films, that were annealed above $700^{\circ}C$ in nitrogen ambient, showed a high contact angle of water (> $90^{\circ}$) even though their mechanical property was sacrificed to some degree. The structural variation and the changes of the hydrophobic and mechanical properties of the DLC films were analyzed by Raman spectrum, contact angle measurement, surface profiler, and a nanoindentation test.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 2008.06a
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• pp.37-37
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• 2008

Hydrogenated nanocrystalline Si (nc-Si:H) thin films were prepared by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD). The films were deposited with a radio frequency power of 100 W, while substrates were exposed to direct current (DC) biases in the range from 0 to -400 V. The effects of the DC bias on the formation of nanoscale Si crystallites in the films and on their optical characteristics were investigated. The size of the Si crystallites in the films ranges from ~ 1.9 to ~ 4.1 nm. The relative fraction of the crystallites in the films reached up ~ 56.5 % when the DC bias of -400 V was applied. Based on the variation in the structural, chemical, and optical features of the films with DC bias voltages, a model for the formation of nanostructures of the nc-Si:H films prepared by PECVD was suggested. This model can be utilized to understand the evolution in the size and relative fraction of the nanocrystallites as well as the amorphous matrix in the nc-Si:H films.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of IIIuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers Conference
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• 1997.10a
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• pp.21-24
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• 1997

고주파 유도결합 플라즈마(RFICP)에서의 전자온도와 전자 밀도를 Double probe 측정법에 의해서 계측하였다. 사용가스는 아르곤가스를 사용하였으며 동작압력은 30 [mTorr]에서 60 [mTorr]로 하였고, 입력파워는 50 [W] 에서 200 [W], 아르곤 가스유량은 3 [sccm]에서 12 [sccm]으로 하였다. 전자온도와 전자밀도의 반경방향의 공간분포는 아스펙트비(R/L)를 1로 하여 측정하였다. 전자온도는 입력파워에 대해서는 특별한 의존성이 없었으나 압력과 아르곤 가스유량에 대해서는 의존성이 있는 것으로 나타났다. 전자온도는 입력파워를 증가해도 거의 일정했고, 압력을 증가했을때는 감소하였고, 아르곤 가스유량을 증가하면 저유량에서 전자온도는 저하하려는 경향이 있으나 유량이 증가할수록 변화는 거의 차이가 없는 것으로 볼 수 있다. 전자밀도는 입력파워와 압력, 아르곤 가스유량에 대해서 모두 의존성을 가지는 것으로 나타났다. 전자밀도는 입력파워를 증가할수록 증가하였고 압력에 대해서는 거의 일정했고, 아르곤 가스유량에 대해서는 증가하는 것을 나타내었다. 반경방향의 공간분포 측정에서는 전자온도는 플라즈마 중심부에서 주변부로 갈수록 조금씩 상승하는 것을 볼수 있으며 전자밀도는 플라즈마 중심부에서 가장 높은 밀도를 가지는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과로부터 고주파 유도결합 플라즈마(RFICP)에서의 생성유지기구등의 파악에 도움을 줄 수 있었다.